Consistent with the City’s philosophy of encouraging continual professional development, we offer a variety of programs aimed at investing in and developing our employees. Our award-winning Mentoring Program offers a tremendous opportunity to engage in a meaningful and productive relationship focused on personal and professional development. The Job Shadowing Program, offered twice a year, enables employees to spend part of a day with selected employees to learn about their job duties as well as the qualifications and experience requirements for various City jobs. The City also offers a variety of trainings throughout the year focusing on professional and personal development. We are committed to developing and maintaining a highly skilled and motivated workforce that prides itself on service excellence.

Employee Testimonials

Working for the City of Santa Clarita is like an extension of home.  Co-workers become your family and close friends with the same goal--to improve the quality of life for every person who lives and works in the valley.  The City is a great organization with a non-bureaucratic work environment where everyone works as a team to “get the job done.”  I could not imagine working anywhere else.
- Aruna Patel, General Accounting Specialist

One of the things I like best about working for Santa Clarita is that every day I get to work with intelligent, dedicated, and highly motivated people.  Together, we make great things happen for the people who live, work, and visit Santa Clarita.  The commitment to excellence applies to every thing we do.
- Sarona Vivanco, Senior Management Analyst

Working for the City of Santa Clarita is great because you are working for a City that is young and continues to grow.  There are so many professional and personal growth opportunities available here. Best of all, everyone treats you like family.
- Jovon Sapp, Information Technology Specialist

One of the main things that attracted me to the City of Santa Clarita is what a progressive city it is.  Santa Clarita also offers many advancement opportunities due to the wide range of departments and innovative programs that it offers to the community. 
- Terry Boyle, Building Inspector

While in school, a fellow student shared with me his experiences working for the City of Santa Clarita.  He spoke of good management, vision for long term planning and a nice working environment.  It really did sound like a great place to work.  When I was making a career move, the City of Santa Clarita was the first place I looked.
- Janine Prado, Community Services Administrator

I attribute much of my career success with the City of Santa Clarita to the many great opportunities that are offered here.  The Mentoring Program, Job Shadowing Program, countless team-building events, a variety of trainings, as well as numerous interim opportunities, have all played an integral role in my career advancement.   The City’s leaders also promote creativity, encourage independence and teamwork, value opinions, and are continuously supportive.  When you are in a healthy working environment and are surrounded by great people, it is very motivating to keep striving for more and to be the best that I can be.
- Terasa Sullivan, Project Technician