View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including: 

- Behavioral Health Clinician and Intern

- Pretrial Probation Assistant - Regular, Time-Limited & Extra-Help

- Senior Client Support Specialist

Come Join Us Thursday, December 12, 2019, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to Learn About the County of Sonoma's Application Process.

The County of Sonoma is pleased to announce that WCE and the County signed a comprehensive Tentative Agreement on November 12, 2019. Learn more…..

Seasonal Flu Vaccinations and Health Screenings will be offered on a variety of dates and at various County locations. Non-fasting screening package includes: Blood Pressure, Total Cholesterol, HDL, Glucose, Height, Weight, BMI, and Body Fat (screenings are confidential)

The County of Sonoma and WCE met for their thirteenth bargaining session on October 7, 2019.  The parties have exchanged conceptual comprehensive packages in an effort to reach agreement at the table. Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and WCE met for their eleventh bargaining session on September 23, 2019.  The parties have exchanged conceptual frameworks for potential contract changes. Learn more.....

On August 26, 2019, the County of Sonoma and WCE met for their eighth bargaining session.  The parties have completed exchanging initial proposals, and the parties have reached tentative agreement on three proposals to change the current language in the Memorandum of Understanding. Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and SCLEMA representatives met on July 26, 2019 for the parties’ sixth bargaining session and reached a comprehensive tentative agreement on a four year successor contract. Learn more….

Workforce Development classes from July to December 2019 are now open for registration!

Workforce Development invites you to sign into the County of Sonoma’s new Learning Management System (LMS), sonoma higher ed.

The Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights is proud to unanimously support and endorse the Sonoma County - United in Kindness Project, put forward by the Interfaith Council of Sonoma County and approved by unanimous vote on March 26th, 2019.

County and SCLEMA representatives met on July 1^st for the parties’ 4^th bargaining session.  The County provided back-up information on its salary survey data and addressed foundational points regarding the County’s salary proposal.  The parties also identified and discussed those areas of the County’s economic proposals where there was tentative agreement.  The parties will return to the bargaining table on July 8^th.

The County and ESC met on July 1, 2019 for their 24^th bargaining meeting.  The parties developed a conceptual framework for completing the negotiations, and will confirm the status of a potential tentative agreement on July 9, 2019.

The County is pleased to announce that on 6/28/2019, the County and Local 39 reached a comprehensive tentative agreement for a four year successor labor contract.  Under the terms, represented employees will receive annual salary increases, increased contributions to members' medical premiums, and increases toward employees' workforce development and wellness.  The Union agreed to participate in a joint labor-management committee to explore potential options to address retirement-related costs, and the parties clarified language throughout the existing contract.  The agreement will go to the Bargaining Unit for ratification, and upon ratification, the matter will go to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.  The County appreciates the bargaining team’s hard work and professionalism in reaching this long term agreement. 

On 6/19/2019, the County of Sonoma and ESC met for their 23rd meeting.  The parties engaged in lengthy and substantive discussions about options to move closer to reaching agreement on a comprehensive contract. The parties are scheduled to meet again on July 1, 2019.

On 6/18/2019, the County of Sonoma and Local 39 met for their 8^th meeting. The parties exchanged further responses regarding the remaining unresolved proposals between the parties, including the County’s offer of annual salary increases for each Local 39 classification over four years, increased contributions toward employees’ medical premiums and increased contributions toward each member’s staff development. Learn more.....

On 6/12/2019, the County of Sonoma and WCE met for their first bargaining meeting. The parties discussed ground rules, background financial data relevant to the bargaining unit, and scheduled upcoming meetings. The parties are tentatively scheduled to meet on July 9, 2019.

The County of Sonoma is pleased to announce that on 6/13/2019, the County and SCDPDAA reached a comprehensive tentative agreement, whereby association members will receive annual salary adjustments, cost of living adjustments, increases to members’ professional development allocations, and increased contributions toward employees’ medical premiums. Learn more…..

The County of Sonoma and SCLEMA bargaining representatives met on June 10, 2019 for the parties’ third bargaining session.  The parties exchanged a number of opening proposals on both economic and non-economic subjects for a four year successor agreement. Learn more...

The County of Sonoma and SCLEA bargaining representatives met on June 10, 2019 for the parties’ eighth bargaining session. Discussions focused on the remaining open issues pertaining to shift change notifications, specialty assignment premiums, boot and cleaning allowances. Learn more..... 

The County of Sonoma and SCLEA bargaining representatives met for the parties’ 7th negotiations session on May 24, 2019.  The County passed proposed final contract language on a number of non-economic proposals along with updated language capturing recently approved adjustments to the County’s equity proposals. Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and SCDPDAA met for their 8th bargaining session on Thursday, May 23, 2019  The County confirmed its responses to the majority of SCDPDAA’s nine proposals, and the parties discussed the status of SCDPDAA’s responses to the County’s 8 proposals.  Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and Local 39 met for their 5th bargaining session on Tuesday, May 21, 2019  As agreed, the parties completed passing their proposals and discussed the proposals that are on the table. Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and ESC met for their 19^th bargaining session on Monday, May 20, 2019  The parties reviewed the status of their proposals, and discussed strategies to move forward in the negotiations.  Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and SCPA representatives met on May 9, 2019 for the parties 12th bargaining session.  The parties completed their review of final contact language and executed a comprehensive tentative agreement for a four year successor contract.  Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and SCPA representatives held the parties’ 9th bargaining session on April 18, 2019. The parties executed tentative agreements on staff development, sick leave language clarification, and clean-up of deferred compensation language. Learn more…..

On April 8, 2019, the County of Sonoma and ESC met for their 15^th bargaining session.  The County responded to ESC proposals, and the parties discussed the status of the remaining proposals on the table. Learn more…..

Get ready for a fun and exciting Public Service Recognition Week

The County of Sonoma and SCPA representatives met on April 11,  2019 for their eighth bargaining session. The County provided updated proposals on updated dues deduction language, standby pay and compensatory time off. Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives held their 21st bargaining session on April 5th, 2019 and reached a comprehensive tentative agreement for a four year successor labor contract. Learn more…..

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives conducted the parties 20th negotiations session on March 27, 2019. Learn more…..

The County of Sonoma and SCPA representatives met on March 12th and 27th, 2019 for their sixth and seventh bargaining sessions. Learn more…..

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives met for the parties’ 19th bargaining session on March 19, 2019.  The parties reviewed costing information pertaining to equity adjustments and continued to explore ways to bridge the gap between their respective proposals. Learn more....

County and SEIU representatives met for the parties’  18th bargaining session on Friday, March 15.   The County submitted a revised economic proposal increasing its offer on medical insurance. 

The County of Sonoma is committed to work toward reaching agreement with SEIU on a multi-year labor agreement, with a goal of providing employees, the public, and the County labor stability.  Listed below are the core elements of the County’s current economic proposal: Learn more….

The County of Sonoma and ESC met on 3/4/2019 for their 9th session. The County presented its remaining proposals for ESC to consider (15 in total to date), and ESC presented several new proposals (14 in total to date). Learn more…..

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives devoted three and a half days of bargaining over the past two weeks toward reaching agreement on a successor labor agreement before expiration of the current contract on February 28, 2019. Learn more…..

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives met for the parties’ 13^th bargaining session on February 7, 2019.  The parties continued their conceptual discussions on the key economic areas presented by their respective proposals, focusing on the proposed salary increases, equity adjustment formula issues  and health and welfare benefits. Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives met on January 31, 2019 for the parties’ 11th bargaining session.  The parties exchanged proposals on staff development and grievance procedure and explored conceptual ideas for reaching agreement on key open economic proposals.  The parties return to the bargaining table on February 7, 2019.  

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives held their 8^th and 9^th bargaining sessions on December 14th and 20th, 2018. Learn more…..

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives held their seventh bargaining session on November 30, 2018.  The parties reached tentative agreement on special premium pay, uniform cleaning allowance and heavy equipment operator. Learn more.....

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives met for their 6^th bargaining session on November 16, 2018. Learn more…..

We are seeking County employees who are interested in joining existing Schools of Hope tutors in this tutoring program. County employees can volunteer to tutor 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students at the participating school of their choice.

The County of Sonoma and SEIU representatives met for the fifth time on November 7, 2018. The parties exchanged proposals, executed a tentative agreement on a language clarification related to staff development, and discussed their respective proposals on the grievance procedure, direct deposit, and layoff communication procedures.  The parties return to the bargaining table on November 16, 2018.