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Earn up to $227,000 a year in Stanislaus County? Check out these 10 job openings

Are you looking for work in Stanislaus County?

From community services to public works, full-time positions are available in various departments throughout the county.

Stanislaus County provides competitive and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, for full-time employees.

Stanislaus County Hall of Records in Modesto, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Stanislaus County Hall of Records in Modesto, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

Along with benefits, the county is offering a sign-on bonus worth up to $10,000 over three years or 21 extra days of paid leave time for eligible employees hired full-time on or before June 30, 2026, as part of its Employee Choice Bonus Plan

County jobs have specific requirements, which you can find linked below.

As of Thursday, Aug. 7, these were 10 of the latest available job openings in Stanislaus County:

County jobs have specific requirements, which you can find linked below.
County jobs have specific requirements, which you can find linked below.

Accountant III | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Chief Executive Office
  • Salary: $79,955 to $97,198 a year
  • Application due date: Until the position is filled.

The accountant is responsible for handling financial work, preparing reports for managers and supervising other staff.

Typical tasks include reviewing laws, assisting with budgets and maintaining fiscal records.

Behavioral health specialist I and II | Permanent, full time and limited, part time

  • Department: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
  • Salary: $54,870 to $76,252 a year
  • Application due date: Monday, Aug. 18

The behavioral health specialist supports clients through counseling, referrals and group sessions.

Duties include helping create treatment plans, visiting clients and working with families.

County veterinarian | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Animal Services
  • Salary: $151,174 to $226,761 a year
  • Application due date: Until the position is filled.

The county veterinarian provides medical care to shelter and public animals, with a focus on spay and neuter services.

Other duties include preventing and controlling the spread of animal diseases as well as enforcing animal health laws and treating other animal illnesses.

Manager III | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
  • Salary: $87,131 to $130,686 a year
  • Application due date: Tuesday, Aug. 12

The manager provides mental health and substance use services to adults involved with the justice system.

Duties include helping develop new programs, tracking results and making sure services meet state laws.

Pediatric physical therapist | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Health Services Agency
  • Salary: $94,806 to $123,780 a year
  • Application due date: Until the position is filled.

The pediatric physical therapist helps children and young adults with physical disabilities, from birth to age 21.

While most therapy is done in clinics, travel to schools, homes and throughout the community might be required.

Employer arriving for a job interview.
Employer arriving for a job interview. Ngampol Thongsai Getty Images/iStockphoto

Probation corrections officer I and II | Permanent, full time and limited, part time

  • Department: Probation
  • Salary: $55,411 to $77,147 a year
  • Application due date: Dec. 31

The probation corrections officer helps supervise and care for youth in custody at Juvenile Hall, the Juvenile Commitment Facility and alternative programs.

Typical tasks include assisting staff with serving meals, counseling youth and booking incoming individuals.

Senior resident engineer | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Public Works
  • Salary: $87,131 to $130,686 a year
  • Application due date: Friday, Aug. 22

The senior resident engineer handles construction projects.

Duties include managing engineering staff, overseeing day-to-day construction work and making sure everything follows regulations.

Software administrator III | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Information Technology Central
  • Salary: $110,385 to $134,180 a year
  • Application due date: Friday, Aug. 15

The software administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the county’s financial system, including areas such as budgeting, billing, expenses and purchasing.

Duties include fixing system issues, developing reports and managing updates.

Special investigations unit chief | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Community Services Agency
  • Salary: $77,084 to $130,686 annually
  • Application due date: Until the position is filled.

The special investigations unit chief leads and manages fraud investigations.

Typical tasks include handling budgets and leading internal investigations.

Technology specialist III | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Community Services Agency
  • Salary: $80,641 to $98,030 per year
  • Application due date: Friday, Aug. 15

The technology specialist focuses on supporting software and systems.

Duties include helping guide other staff members and making technical decisions.

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Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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