Director of General Services

Join Santa Cruz County as our next General Services Department Director!

We’re seeking an innovative, strategic leader to head the County’s General Services Department — a vital team that manages County facilities, capital projects, fleet, procurement, real property, emergency services coordination, and security. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive operational excellence and customer service across a broad range of County functions that touch every department and impact the lives of residents every day.

Our ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, deep operational expertise, and a passion for public service. We are looking for someone who can inspire a large, diverse team; champion process innovation and sustainability; ensure fiscal stewardship; and serve as a trusted partner to County leadership.

If you’re an experienced public sector executive who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact in beautiful Santa Cruz County — we encourage you to apply!

Learn more and apply at:www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Closing Date : Friday, July 11, 2025

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to graduation from college with a major in business, public administration, economics or a related field and four years of broad extensive, high level administrative or management experience. 

Required knowledge and abilities: To view the list of required knowledge and abilities go to the County of Santa Cruz employment opportunities site at:

HTTPS://WWW2.SANTACRUZCOUNTYCA.GOV/PERSONNEL/SPECS/VB9SPEC.HTML

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com