Placer County

Placer County offers a variety of great employment opportunities in various fields and is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! 

Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. 

 

To view employment opportunities, please visit www.jobsatplacercounty.com.

For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

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Placer County USA
Placer County is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Community Development Resource Agency (Building Services and Engineering & Surveying Division).  This is an exciting leadership position that includes supervision of an engineering team. The position will have direct involvement with multiple County departments and divisions, as well as interfacing with developers, applicants, private engineers, and numerous agencies. The ideal candidate should possess a strong desire and technical engineering skill set to lead other County staff towards the delivery of successful projects along with a high comfort level and aptitude with oral and written communications to foster positive relationships internal and external to the County for the greater good of the communities we serve.  Community Development Resource Agency - Building Services:  Building Services, the County’s building department, is responsible for reviewing construction drawings, issuing building...

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Placer County USA
Placer County is currently accepting applications for the  Department of Public Works  - Tahoe Engineering Division and the  Community Development Resource Agency  (Engineering & Surveying Division). Department of Public Works - Tahoe Engineering Division:  This division is responsible for designing, permitting and constructing various transportation and infrastructure improvement projects ranging from roadway improvements to multimodal infrastructure such as multi-use paths and transit/mobility hubs. Additionally, this division is responsible for encroachments, private land development review, traffic safety and operations, and parking management in the Eastern Placer region. Ideal candidates will be goal driven, solution oriented, and possess excellent project management and communication skills.  Community Development Resource Agency - Engineering & Surveying Division:   This Division provides review and oversight of grading, drainage, water quality, and site...

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Placer County USA
Placer County is currently accepting applications for Junior Engineer and Assistant Engineer to fill vacancies in the  Department of Public Works  and the  Community Development Resource Agency in the Auburn and Tahoe Areas*.   Engineer - Junior $38.43 - $47.99/hour; $6,661.20 - $8,318.27/month; $79,934.40 - $99,819.20/year Engineer - Assistant $44.49 - $55.56/hour; $7,711.60 - $9,630.40/month; $92,539.20 - $115,564.80/year  To participate at the Junior level, the Assistant level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications for each recruitment: Engineer - Junior (Auburn) 2025-14201-01 Engineer – Junior (Tahoe) 2025-14201-02* Engineer - Assistant (Auburn) 2025-14202-01 Engineer - Assistant (Tahoe) 2025-14202-02*   *Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium: Salary plus up to an additional $1,000 per month Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium for employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Evidence Technician - I and Evidence Technician - II.  Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee the preparation, identification, and maintenance of assigned evidence and found property. Perform field forensic work under the direction of sworn staff; search for and collect physical evidence; photograph and video record crime scenes; make diagrams and log items collected from each location; process and send out blood and urine samples to be analyzed; conduct specialized tasks in photography, latent fingerprint development, and other evidence collection as required. Identify and preserve evidence; make evidence available for viewing and courtroom presentations; book property into and out of evidence to preserve the chain of evidence; maintain evidence rooms and storage areas in an organized and orderly...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
Placer County's Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources Department is seeking a Wildlife Specialist to join its dedicated team! This role is part of the department’s Wildlife Services program, which helps residents address wildlife-related concerns and provides expert guidance on behavior modification, repellents, exclusion methods, and habitat management. As a Wildlife Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in educating the public on integrated pest management strategies while helping resolve conflicts with local wildlife. Responsibilities include trapping nuisance animals like skunks, raccoons, and opossums in both urban and rural areas. Additionally, you’ll respond to depredation cases involving livestock and pets threatened by predators such as coyotes, mountain lions, and bears. The role also involves managing issues related to wild pigs and beavers, whose dam-building activities can lead to flooding and property damage. This is a unique opportunity to make a...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
The Placer County Counsel’s Office seeks an exceptional Civil Attorney to join its legal team. The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney and possesses between four and five years of legal experience (including writs) in the areas of Litigation, Human Resources, Public Works, Law Enforcement, Land Use, Environmental Law, Housing, or Economic Development. Typical responsibilities for these positions will include the following:  Provide policy level advice and legal services to County management on important issues requiring a high level of experience and expertise.  Confer with and advise County and district officers and employees on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations.  Prepare formal legislative measures, contracts, leases, conveyances, and other legal documents.  Study, interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions, and trial briefs.  Prepare pleadings...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
The Adult System of Care division of the Health & Human Services Department is seeking a Health and Human Services Program Supervisor to assist in the administration of housing programs! The Supervisor's responsibilities will include but are not limited to the administration and/or operation of a transitional housing program, administration of federal tenant/project-based permanent supportive housing voucher programs, federal and state budget management/administration, housing database management, and oversight of clinical case management. Furthermore, this position serves as a program resource to Placer communities and key stakeholders. Minimum Qualification Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience:   Four years of increasingly responsible experience in providing professional and/or clinical client services...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
Are you ready to make an impact in the world of finance? As an Accounting Technician, you will play a vital role in planning and supervising key accounting functions, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll processing, tax billing, and more. This is your chance to dive into technical and complex financial transactions while leading a dedicated team. In this position, you will shape financial operations by helping implement goals and policies that drive efficient accounting and bookkeeping. The qualified candidate can expect to evaluate and revise programs to ensure that operations align with regulations and best practices. Other duties include resolving complex vendor and customer account issues, preparing and maintaining financial reports, and interpreting financial information for the public. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Embrace this opportunity to advance your career...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
Permanent positions in this classification are eligible for a signing bonus of up to $2,000! Placer County’s Transit (PCT) and Truckee Tahoe Area Transit (TART) provide a safe and direct means of transportation service for Placer County residents and visitors. PCT and TART are committed to providing comprehensive and reliable transit service to its passengers. We are accepting applications for permanent full-time, permanent part-time, and temporary/extra-help assignments at all levels. As a Bus Driver, your duties will be to operate and perform routine maintenance on a public transit vehicle in passenger service; to operate a public transit vehicle safely and legally; and to practice principles of good customer service. This classification offers positions at the entry and journey levels, with room for advancement.  Minimum Qualifications Bus Driver I Experience:  None required, we will train you! Bus Driver II Experience: One year of responsible paid driving...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
Position Information To view the recruitment brochure for this exciting opportunity and its associated salary and benefits, please visit   https://jobapscloud.com/Placer/SUP/Dispatch%20Services%20Supervisor%20-%20Recruitment%20Brochure_Final.pdf . Minimum Qualifications It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in public safety dispatch within a 911 communications center, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in criminal justice or a related field is desired.  Completion of the experience requirement is proof...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
Join the Placer County Public Health division as a Physical/Occupational Therapist Supervisor and lead a dynamic team in making a difference for pediatric clients in our Medical Therapy Program. You'll oversee daily operations, manage a dedicated team of therapists and administrative staff, and collaborate with various agencies and the community. If you have supervisory experience in medical therapy and thrive in a collaborative, independent environment, this is your chance to shape the future of children's rehabilitation. As a Physical/Occupational Therapist Supervisor with the Placer County Public Health division, you will play a pivotal role in leading and enhancing our Medical Therapy Unit. Your tasks will include planning, organizing, and directing all services, from clinic coordination to client caseload management. You'll oversee staff recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions, ensuring a high standard of therapy services. Additionally, you...

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Placer County Auburn, CA, USA
Are you a visionary leader passionate about public recreation and dedicated to enhancing community spaces? Join Placer County as a Parks Administrator and take the helm of our dynamic Parks, Trails, and Open Space division! The Parks Administrator position serves as the division head for the County’s Parks, Trails, and Open Space division. The position has significant responsibility and plays a crucial role in the efficient and effective operation of the County’s robust portfolio of parks, trails, and open space properties. In this role, you will oversee the future planning, construction, administration and maintenance of County facilities stretching from the beaches of Lake Tahoe to urban neighborhood parks in Western Placer County near Roseville. Your primary responsibility will be to lead a dedicated team of staff and ensure these facilities are fully operational, well maintained, and serve Placer County’s residents and visitors. The ideal candidate for the Parks...

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Placer County Roseville, CA, USA
The Placer County District Attorney’s Office is excited to announce openings for Deputy District Attorneys with all levels of experience. Our office offers a variety of assignments for prosecutors and seeks well qualified candidates who wish to have a positive impact on their community.  In addition to our primary state-of-the-art Courthouse in Roseville, Deputy District Attorneys have opportunities to appear at the beautiful Historic Courthouse in Auburn.  Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To be eligible for more than one level in the series, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: For more information and to apply, please visit our website at   Employment Opportunities - Placer County (jobapscloud.com) For questions related to working within our office, please contact our office recruiters at   infopcda@placer.ca.gov   or visit our website...