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These 10 Merced County jobs pay up to $163,000 a year. See what’s available

Are you looking for a government job in Merced County?

Merced County is hiring in June for multiple positions in various departments, including public health, roads and economic development.

The county provides benefits to full-time employees, including paid vacation time and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.

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

Here are the latest job openings in Merced County, as of Tuesday, June 3:

County jobs have specific requirements, which you can find linked below. 
County jobs have specific requirements, which you can find linked below.  Ezra Bailey Getty Images

Accounting technician | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Human Services Agency
  • Salary: $50,315 to $61,235 per year

The accounting technician handles financial and accounting tasks.

Duties include maintaining financial records, helping prepare reports and reviewing employee time cards.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

Communicable disease investigator | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Public Health
  • Salary: $53,892 to $65,561 annually

The communicable disease investigator is responsible for looking into cases related to communicable diseases by interviewing patients, locating contacts and ensuring proper treatment and follow-up.

Duties include counseling, field investigations, education and outreach.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

Deputy director of child welfare | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Human Services Agency
  • Salary: $133,952 to $163,092 per year

The deputy director of child welfare is responsible for planning, managing and coordinating programs that support the safety and well-being of children and families across the county.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

Deputy director of economic development | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Community and Economic Development
  • Salary: $121,430 to $147,804 annually

The deputy director of economic development role helps manage the Castle Airport and the Castle Commerce Center by supporting local business growth and overseeing economic development programs.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing budgets, securing grants, managing housing programs and assisting with business recruitment.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

District road supervisor | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Roads
  • Salary: $74,838 to $91,020 per year

The district road supervisor is responsible for supervising road maintenance crews, assigning tasks and providing technical guidance.

Responsibilities include inspecting roadwork projects, ensuring safety practices and estimating project costs.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

A view of the Merced Theatre in downtown Merced, Calif.
A view of the Merced Theatre in downtown Merced, Calif. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

HVAC technician II | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Public Services
  • Salary: $55,764 to $67,849 annually

The technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing heating, cooling and ventilation systems in county buildings.

Other duties include handling basic carpentry and electrical work; monitoring climate control systems and performing upkeep in county facilities.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

Network systems support analyst III | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Administrative Services
  • Salary: $76,689 to $93,267 per year

The network systems support analyst role involves managing network user setups, while ensuring system compatibility and performance.

Duties include installing software, monitoring network capacity and recommending technology solutions.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

Project engineer | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Roads
  • Salary: $116,188 to $141,398 annually

The project engineer is responsible for planning and overseeing public works projects, including road construction and infrastructure development.

Duties include managing contracts, supervising staff and consultants, preparing project plans and applying for grants.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

Public health program coordinator | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Public Health
  • Salary: $88,836 to $107,972 per year

The public health program coordinator role is responsible for coordinating public health programs, managing budgets and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Other duties include building relationships with community partners, developing educational materials, supervising staff and staying informed on public health policies.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

Staff services manager | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Human Services Agency
  • Salary: $95,097 to $115,627 annually

The staff services manager oversees support services, such as budgeting, personnel or general operations.

Duties include managing teams, handling city planning and ensuring everything runs smoothly in the department.

The application period is open until the position is filled.

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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