Employment Opportunities

As an employee of Barnstable County, you are offered a great career opportunity. In addition, if applicable, The County’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits including:

• 75% county paid Health and Dental Insurance premiums with incentive-based wellness programs
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low cost basic GROUP LIFE INSURANCE and Voluntary life insurance
• AFLAC Benefits
• Barnstable County Pension Plan and optional voluntary Deferred Compensation 457(b) plans
• 15 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee at colleges and universities
• Short-Term and Short Term/Long Term Disability participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities

Thank you for your interest in joining the County of Barnstable.  Barnstable County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Below are the current employment opportunities available within the County. 

Please SELECT ONE format for submitting your application to avoid processing duplicates. Faxed resumes are not accepted.

1. SUBMIT ONLINE – Navigate to the desired job listing below and click on the corresponding link to apply for the applicable position. You may also use this Barnstable County Employment Application link to apply. You will be directed to the Application form in DocuSign where you will also have options to upload your resume and cover letter.
2. DOWNLOAD  the fillable APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT and (along with any additional documents, such as resume and cover letter) email to humanresources@capecod.gov or mail to: Barnstable County Human Resources, PO Box 427 Barnstable, MA 02630.

You will receive a reply acknowledging receipt of your application. 

The County reserves the right to modify the application deadline. After the deadline, all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application. 

If you are interested in an internship at Barnstable County, please complete an application. We accept internship applications on a rolling basis.

• View Internship Application here
• View On Roads to Opportunities Manual here

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS

• Water Quality Management Intern– Septic Utility Program – Summer 2025

Location: Barnstable County, MA
Duration: 12-15 Weeks
Hours: 15-20 hours per week
Compensation: Paid Internship $19 per hour

About Opportunity
Barnstable County’s Septic Utility Program (SUP) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist in maintaining the County’s Innovative/Alternative (IA) Septic System Database. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental data management, compliance monitoring, and municipal coordination while contributing to water quality initiatives on Cape Cod.

Key Responsibilities

Enter new IA septic system permits into the database.

Monitor the database for compliance issues and flag necessary actions.

Communicate effectively with clients, municipalities, and stakeholders regarding system compliance and data updates.

Assist with correspondence related to permit tracking, inspections, and maintenance requirements.

Support general database management and organizational efforts.

Opportunities to pursue projects in water and wastewater related to the intern’s own interests, and to work on existing projects at the SUP.