Looking for work in SLO County? See available jobs paying up to $180,000 a year
Searching for a new position or seeking out a career change?
San Luis Obispo County is hiring for multiple positions in various departments, including public works, probation and animal services.
County jobs provide benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement for regular full-time employees.
You can see the full list of open jobs on the county’s website and apply for work online.
These were some of the available positions in SLO County as of Tuesday, May 6:
3C-REN energy program supervisor | Limited term, full-time
- Department: Planning and Building
- Salary: $100,297 to $128,003 per year
The supervisor enacts residential energy efficiency programs for construction projects on the Central Coast.
Responsibilities include collaborating with residents, building professionals, consultants and utility companies to administer energy efficiency upgrades to residential building projects.
The program supervisor also manages energy conservation grants and rebates program.
This limited-term position will end on Dec. 31, 2027.
The application is open until the position is filled.
Veterinary technician | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Animal Services
- Salary: $51,084 to $65,187 per year
The veterinary technician is responsible for caring for, monitoring and managing all animals at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter.
The veterinary technician perform routine preventative health measures, including administering vaccines, microchips and medications to animals at the shelter.
Other duties include creating treatment plans, providing dental cleanings and assisting with minor surgeries.
The application is open until the position is filled.
Child support specialist I/II/III | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Child Support Services
- Salary: $51,812 to $80,080 per year
The child support specialist helps determine and initiate legal action for custody cases under the direction of the child support attorney.
Candidates must be able to manage a child support caseload and determine appropriate action plans for these individuals.
The child support specialist interviews children and parents involved in custody cases; obtains documentary evidence and arranges genetic testing for paternity investigations.
The employee also appears in court to testify in civil and criminal cases as needed.
The application period closes on Monday, May 19.
Deputy county counsel I/II/III/IV | Permanent, full-time
- Department: County Counsel
- Salary: $91,041 to $180,377 per year
The deputy county counsel conducts professional legal work by prepping and trying civil cases and providing legal assistance to San Luis Obispo County.
The deputy county counsel performs administrative tasks, prosecutes appeals and argues motions and special proceedings.
Other duties include composing legal opinions and preparing legislative matters, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, leases and bonds.
The application period closes on Wednesday, May 14.
Deputy probation officer I | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Probation
- Salary: $70,179 to $89,564 per year
The deputy probation officer is responsible for supervising youth and adults on probation.
The deputy probation officer helps past offenders find services for education, housing, medical care and more.
Other duties include preparing written reports on probation cases and testifying in court if necessary.
When a probation violation occurs, the deputy probation officer must conduct an investigation and apprehend the person on probation if a violation or criminal activity has occurred.
The application period closes on Monday, May 12.
Equipment mechanic I/II | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Parks and Recreation
- Salary: $59,550 to $82,867 per year
The county is searching for a skilled mechanic who can maintain a fleet of specialized equipment at the Morro Bay Golf Course.
The equipment mechanic is in charge of maintaining and fixing golf course machinery at the site. The employee also trains new staff and volunteers.
Other duties include keeping the shop environment clean and organized, and writing in-depth maintenance reports.
The application period closes on Tuesday, May 13.
Sheriff’s dispatcher I | Permanent and limited term, full-time
- Department: Sheriff-Coroner
- Salary: $63,502 to $81,057 per year
The dispatcher monitors, receives and dispatches radio communications to and from San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office patrol units and other public safety agencies.
The dispatcher must record information about the reported problem and identify the location of the communication.
Other duties include verifying information and maintaining logs of calls and incidents.
The dispatcher will prepares reports and weighs both the availability and location of patrol units to dispatch.
The application period closes on Tuesday, May 27.
Supervising administrative clerk II | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Parks and Recreation
- Salary: $64,084 to $81,785 per year
The supervising administrative clerk is in charge of supporting several administrative and operational functions within the department.
The clerk provides oversight of software systems used for public programming, facility reservations and special event coordination, and assists with the marketing of events sponsored by the San Luis Obispo County Parks and Recreation Department.
The clerk will sometimes work in the field at the newly renovated Cayucos Veterans Memorial Hall.
Duties at this site include giving guided tours and meeting with prospective rental clients, coordinating cleaning after events, supervising seasonal staff and scheduling routine maintenance.
The application period closes on Tuesday, May 13.
Wastewater systems worker I/II/III | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Public Works
- Salary: $59,592 to $101,296 per year
The wastewater systems worker is responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing systems related to wastewater.
Duties include working on wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment, wastewater disposal systems or wastewater storage operations.
Candidates should have experience operating advanced water reclamation facilities and sewer collections systems.
The application period closes on Wednesday, May 14.
