Frequently Asked Questions

The City of Greenfield is located in the heart of the Salinas Valley, formed by the Gabilan Mountains range to the east and the Santa Lucia Mountains range to the west.

If you would like more information about the City of Greenfield or our local community, please call or write us. CITY HALL 599 El Camino Real P.O. Box 127 Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-5591 FAX 831-674-3149 POLICE DEPARTMENT 599 El Camino Real P.O. Box 306 Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-5111 FAX 831-674-3747 PUBLIC WORKS 920 Walnut Avenue Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-2635 FAX 831-674-3259

The City of Greenfield is located in the heart of California's Salinas Valley in southern Monterey County, nestled between the Gabilan mountain range to the east and the Santa Lucia range to the west. The mountains provide visual relief from spreading urban development and agricultural uses on the valley floor. Salinas, the county seat, is located 35 miles to the north. Soledad and Gonzales are located 8 and 17 miles north, respectively. King City is located 11 miles to the south. Greenfield has a current growing population of 17,300 residents, with an incorporated area of 1.7 square miles. Greenfield is centered in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world. Known as the “Salad Bowl of the World,” 80% of the lettuce grown in the United States is from the Salinas Valley and over $2 billion worth of fruits and vegetables are shipped annually across the United States and abroad. The area around Greenfield is also the heart of Monterey County’s premier wine grape growing region due to favorable soils and climate with over twenty vineyards and wineries within a thirty mile radius. Vineyards, wineries, and wine tasting rooms continue to expand throughout the region. U.S. Highway 101 U.S. Highway 101 is one of two primary north/south routes for traffic between the San Francisco Bay area and Southern California, the other being Interstate 5 located 40 miles to the east. For traffic traveling to and from the Monterey Bay area, it is the primary north/south route – with 70,000 vehicles a day travelling along U.S. Highway 101 through Greenfield each day. These travelers include long-haul truckers, local/regional produce companies, commuters

Employment applications are available at the City of Greenfield, City Hall, 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927; or if online click Employment Applications.

A resume is usually not required, but check the requirements on each individual job announcement to determine whether a resume is required. A resume can also be helpful as it gives you the opportunity to further highlight your qualifications.