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City of Santa Cruz

Company Overview

Work with great people on fascinating projects in a unique coastal community!

The City of Santa Cruz is the third largest employer in Santa Cruz. City paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The City supports employee health and wellness! City employees can participate in a variety of free healthy and fun lunchtime activities, including yoga, meditation and walking.

Company History

Santa Cruz was incorporated in 1866 as a town under the laws of the State of California and received its first charter as a city in 1876. At that time the city was governed by a Mayor and Common Council consisting of four members.

In 1907, the citizens voted for a new charter designating a Mayor as chief executive and a City Council consisting of seven members. Subsequent charters gave a Mayor and four Commissioners both executive and administrative powers. At that time the city was divided into five departments: Public Affairs, Revenue and Finance, Public Health and Safety, Public Works, and Streets and Parks.

In 1948, the City of Santa Cruz adopted a new City Charter. This charter established a Council-Manager form of government, with a Mayor and six Councilmembers setting policy for the city and a city manager serving as the chief administrator of those policies. The Charter, with amendments, is still in existence today.

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  • 29 days ago

    Wastewater Laboratory/Environmental Compliance Manager

    City of Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Wastewater Laboratory/Environmental Compliance Manager City of Santa Cruz $67.05 - $83.46 Hourly $11,622.00 - $14,981.00 Monthly The current vacancy is for Wastewater Laboratory/Environmental Compliance Manager in the Public Works Department. Under direction, the Wastewater Laboratory/Environmental Compliance Manager plans and coordinates the activities of the wastewater treatment pollution control laboratory, including process control, and Environmental Compliance programs including the ...

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