City of Scotts Valley

Population
12,000
Employees
65
Email
HR@scottsvalley.gov
Phone
831-440-5610

Job Openings

There are no job openings.

The City of Scotts Valley, with a population of 12,000 and a land area of 4.62 square miles, is nestled in the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains just six miles northeast of Santa Cruz and yet only twenty miles from San Jose and Silicon Valley.  Residents of this small but vibrant community enjoy a year-round climate that is typical of coastal mountain terrain with occasional cool, foggy mornings but generally mild summers and a typically warm, dry autumn.

Incorporated in 1966, Scotts Valley is a full-service General Law city operating under a Council/Manager form of government.  The stable and professional five-member City Council is elected to four-year overlapping terms, and fellow Council Members select the Mayor and Vice Mayor on an annual basis.  A City Manager is appointed by and reports to the Mayor and City Council.  

The City organization prides itself on being a small but mighty team with a culture built on teamwork, flexibility and friendliness. We embrace new ideas, support professional growth and thrive on getting things done. A recent employee survey showed 74% positive job satisfaction with the top reasons to stay with Scotts Valley being their relationships with coworkers and enjoying their work.