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Please visit Teri Black & Co. Executive Recruiting - Recruitment Deputy Fire Marshal - City of Mountain View, CA for more information on this exciting opportunity!

The position opens Monday, February 9, 2026 and the final filing date is Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00pm.

The recruitment process for positions in the Department of Public Safety requires a comprehensive background investigation.

Come join Sunnyvale’s Fire Prevention Division! We build community trust by delivering exceptional services. Our core values of public service are integrity, leadership, and respect. We are recruiting for the position of Fire Prevention Inspector I. The primary role of the position is to perform technical inspections for fire prevention purposes; inspect fire protection systems, construction sites, occupancies, structures, buildings, storage and usage to ensure an appropriate level of fire protection and compliance with applicable state and local ordinances; enforce City and State fire prevention and life safety laws; and coordinate fire prevention and life safety education programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
 
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Fire Prevention Inspector I: 

An Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university in Fire Science/Technology or Fire Protection;

OR

An Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university in Building Design, Construction, Chemistry,  Engineering, Architecture, or related field; AND completion of the following five classes from an accredited community college is required: Fire Protection Organization; Fire Prevention Technology; Fire Protection Equipment and Systems; Building Construction for Fire Protection; and, Fire Behavior and Combustion.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Monday, February 9, 2026and final filing date is Monday, March 9, 2026 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $51.16 - $65.29 Hourly

To review the full job description and apply, please use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5198040/fire-prevention-inspector-1

 

Our Vision 

Equity and optimal health for all communities to thrive. 

 

Our Mission 

Public Health, Policy & Planning is dedicated to advancing health equity and well-being, in collaboration with our communities and through partnerships, for those who live, work, learn, and play in San Mateo County. 

 

Our Values 

Accountability, Equity, Collaboration, Trust  

 

San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Chief Animal Control & Licensing and Chief Deputy Registrar of Vital Records (Health Services Manager II). This high-level manager will plan, coordinate, implement and manage activities of County-wide programs and services; recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals, objectives, policies and procedures; provide leadership and coordination to community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs.

There is currently one regular vacancy within the Public Health, Policy & Planning Division located in San Mateo, CA. This position will travel/drive within the County to perform duties of the job and will provide oversight to the following programs:

Animal Control and Licensing 

• Coordination of animal control services among the 20 city partners. Oversight includes contract and fiscal management of a $6.5 million contract annually, program implementation, reporting compliance, and evaluation.
• Management of the County’s 4,300-square-foot animal shelter, which houses stray and owned animals as well as wildlife. Annually, the shelter receives approximately 4,200 live dogs and cats and provides care for an additional 750 domestic animals.
• Response to nearly 10,000 field services calls and collection of approximately 1,700 live wild animals in the field each year.
• Oversight of the Veterinary Wellness Program to provide access to vaccinations, veterinary services, and necessary medical care for animals within homeless and low-income communities.
• Maintenance of the Fostering Wellness Program to ensure individuals entering rehabilitation programs or hospitals can access essential services without surrendering their pets by temporarily placing their animals in foster care.
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Animal Control Branch Director responsibilities to coordinate effective and unified emergency response in collaboration with Peninsula Humane Society, SPCA, and the San Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group.
• Knowledge of animal control laws to support enforcement and provide community education.

 

Vital Records

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations for birth and death records.
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge state and federal laws and regulations.
• Timely submission of accurate birth and death records to aid epidemiology in the reduction of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy development.
• Oversight of the distribution of medical marijuana ID cards.
• Coordination with County Coroner, County Attorney, Board of Supervisors, funeral homes, and County residents for vital records requests and requirements.

This position reports to the Director of Public Health, Policy & Planning and directly supervises nine staff and manages a team of thirteen professional and support staff. 

The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of activities, services and programs for Animal Control and Licensing/Vital Records. 
• Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities that balance both mandated services and public health needs.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting to fulfill legal obligations.
• Ensure services are coordinated with programs of other County Health divisions and County departments.
• Maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of public and private organizations such as internal and external county divisions and departments, external government agencies, community-based organizations and private contractors.
• Conduct public relations to promote program goals, objectives and regulations.
• Establish, facilitate and maintain effective communication, internally and externally.
• Identify operational and service delivery problems and implement solutions.
• Direct and assist in managing budget for programs and services.
• Prepare, administer and monitor approved budget to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within budget restrictions.
• Ensure that programs are funded with adequate resources to maintain mandated and expected levels of service.
• Negotiate or participate in negotiation of contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; monitor and evaluate related fiscal and legal liabilities.
• Through direct and indirect supervision, select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

 

Ideal candidate will possess:

• At least three years’ experience supervising animal control and licensing programs and/or vital records services. 
• Experience in animal care, husbandry, or related fields, or with a proven track record in administrative support and office operations.
• Experience in managing programs with multiple funding streams, including grants and fees.
• Experience in emergency action planning and management.
• Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Codes (for example, CA HSC 122322, CA HSC 121690, CA HSC 122331, CA HSC Division 102).
• Ability to implement change management principles and practices.
• Experienced with analyzing and presenting data in ways that are easily understandable for a diverse array of audiences.
• Experience developing solicitations for services or vendor agreements and developing, implementing, and monitoring contracts. 
• Knowledge of invoicing and reimbursement practices (for example, Accounts Payable Invoice Automation, Coupa, Relish AI).
• Experience with Microsoft Suite applications including Excel, Power BI, SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of required reporting systems (for example, Cornerstone, Electronic Death Records, Electronic Birth Records, Fetal Death Registration Module).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience as a manager, coach, and leader with a track record of supporting programs and staff and motivating teams with humility to achieve equitable goals and objectives.
• Strong personnel management skills and ability to maintain a leadership position for multiple teams and disciplines.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

 

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation and evaluation and reporting.
• Principles and methods of community health services, including current trends in education, research, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, environmental health or related services.
• Laws, codes and regulations governing community health care and knowledge of County, state and federal legislative developments applicable to contemporary health issues.
• Organizational, personnel and fiscal management within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting.
• Community resources and public/private services and funding sources.

Skill/Ability to:

• Identify and analyze complex community health issues and problems.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs.
• Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Apply principles and techniques of community organization.
• Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including clinical, professional, civic and citizen groups.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts.
• Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in public health, nursing, social work, public administration or a related discipline.

• Experience: Two years of administrative or managerial experience in a health, social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for one or more of the following: program and budget development, funding, utilization, coordination of community resources or program evaluation.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. PST

Application Screening: Week of February 23, 2026  

Combined Civil Service Panel and Department Interviews: Monday, March 9, 2026

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. 

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

HR Contact: Debbie Kong (02032026) (Health Services Manager II - D033)

Ready to answer the call?  Apply today to be a Firefighter with us at Central County Fire Department!

A little about Central County Fire Department:

The Central County Fire Department proudly serves the communities of Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae and its members come from different backgrounds to share the common goal of providing exceptional emergency/non-emergency services to members and visitors of our communities. Formed in April 2004, the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) provides all-risk fire protection, emergency medical and community risk reduction services to 70,000 residents and tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Our service area encompasses approximately 15 square miles, and our communities are a primary stopping point for San Francisco International Airport’s 53 million-plus passengers each year. Our jurisdiction has wildland urban interface areas and neighborhoods consisting of single-family homes, multi-residential buildings, retail and business districts, schools, hotels, a regional hospital, care facilities, as well as a large industrial area. Our two major highways, 101 and 280, and two commuter railways (BART and Caltrain) are vital transportation links between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

We have seven strategically located and professionally staffed fire stations, in addition to an administrative headquarters and a training facility. Our daily staffing model consists of seven engine companies, one ladder truck, and one Battalion Chief, 24 hours a day, every day. We maintain a State of California Type I heavy rescue Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) unit that is cross staffed daily in addition to a Type 6 wildland unit. Many of our Special Operations trained personnel are members of California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 3. The Department responds to approximately 9,000 calls for service annually.

Our Prevention Division manages several significant community risk reduction initiatives including vegetation and hazard abatement programs, plan reviews, comprehensive code enforcement activities, and fire investigations. They also produce and deliver numerous programs throughout the community.

CCFD personnel are extensively trained, highly motivated and well prepared to meet the needs of the community under routine and emergency conditions. We continually strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve.

The County of San Mateo is seeking a capable and multifaceted Assistant Director to assist the Director of the Family Justice Center with strategic planning, program development, and management of the County’s new Center. 

Under the Leadership of the Family Justice Center Director, the County is working with community partners and stakeholders to develop a one-stop holistic service and support center for families and survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. The mission of the Center is to support survivors and their families by creating a single destination to receive crucial services and support. 

The San Mateo County Family Justice Center is a County-run multi-agency, multi-disciplinary service center where both public and private partner agencies assign staff on a full-time or part-time basis to provide services from one location. The Center’s focus will be on reducing the number of times survivors tell their story, reducing the number of places they must go for help, and through active collaboration with community-based organizations, increasing the quality of services and support they receive.

This is an opportunity for a committed public servant with extensive program management experience to successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges in developing and building new programs, collaborations, and a space that achieves the County’s goal of providing comprehensive, wrap-around services to victims of violence. The Assistant Director will be instrumental in carrying out the vision and goals by working alongside the Director.

Examples Of Duties

As the Assistant Director, you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in the planning process to establish the Center which is modeled after successful Family Justice Centers across the country.
• Join in the effort to establish interagency collaborations.
• Engage with survivors to gather input and feedback that will inform the development and operation of the Family Justice Center, ensuring that their experiences and needs shape the center’s services and policies.
• Assist in facilitating focus groups and conducting best practice research as needed.
• Consult with County and external subject matter experts on relevant program issues.
• Participate in securing contracts with outside vendors, consultants, or organizations.
• Provide oversight for the program budget that ensures the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions.
• Prepare detailed written reports, policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Assist in completion of phase one of the Family Justice Center

Qualifications

This project requires extensive research, careful planning, and successful collaborations. As such, the selected Assistant Director will need the following competencies:

• Leadership Skills – Influences, motivates, and challenges others effectively. Adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Subject Familiarity – Has comprehensive knowledge of the most current information, theories, techniques, practices, and procedures regarding victim assistance and family justice, or a strong willingness to learn the subject.
• Fact Finding – Identifies information needed to address an issue. Locates appropriate sources and pursues leads to additional sources. Effectively questions and digs for details and quality information.
• Effective Communication – Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to build relationships with interagency partners, the County Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and community-based organizations.
• Planning and Organizing – Ability to facilitate effective courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving – Uses sound and logical judgment to spot and analyze problems, develop alternative solutions, and initiate corrective action.
• Emotional Intelligence – Perceives, understands, and manages personal emotions and the emotions of others during interpersonal interactions.
• Collaboration – Works with others toward an agreement and negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. Effectively gains consensus between differing parties in sensitive situations.

In addition to possessing the above-listed competencies, any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is:

• A minimum of five years of increasing responsible experience in the areas of project management, victim assistance program management, program development, or management of non-profit or community-based organizations.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help, or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on the examination. 

The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail), and a Panel Interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview.  Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview.  Candidates must successfully pass the interview to be placed on the hiring (eligible) list.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. Interviews may be conducted virtually using MS Teams.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.orgto apply. 

To apply:

• Complete the County of San Mateo Employment Application Form
• Provide responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which includes these two subjects:

1. Explain how your education, training, and experience have prepared you to be successful in this position.
2. Describe your experience developing and working in programs that provide assistance to victims of violence.

• Attach a Cover Letter expressing your interest in the position.
• Attach a Resume

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: February 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening (tentative): March 3-5, 2026

Panel Interviews (tentative): March 19-20, 2026

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. 

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (01302026) (Program Services Manager II)

THE POSITION:

The Firefighter is responsible for combating fires, providing medical response and care for the sick or injured, protecting life and property, and operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and fire stations. The Firefighter will actively participate in fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, and training programs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal firefighter candidate is a professional, community-oriented individual who demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions. A strong commitment to teamwork, public service, and continuous improvement is essential. The qualified candidate possesses a strong foundational knowledge of firefighting principles, emergency operations, and safety practices, along with the ability to apply these skills effectively in high-stress and dynamic environments. Above all, the ideal candidate is motivated by a commitment to excellence and the protection of life, property, and the community. The successful candidate has been employed as a full-time, paid firefighter for a minimum of three (3) years, and holds either EMT or Paramedic certification, and a Firefighter I certificate from California State Fire Training (firefighting experience must be within the past twelve (12) months).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education, and Training:

• Lateral Firefighter EMTs and Lateral Firefighter Paramedics must have at least three (3) years of paid, full-time experience as a Firefighter with a public agency or special district (employed within the last twelve (12) months)

• Possession of a California State Fire Training Firefighter I certificate

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California class C driver's license

• Must possess a valid National Registry or California-accredited EMT certification at time of

application

OR

• Must possess a valid National Registry or California-accredited Paramedic certification at time of application (San Mateo County accreditation required prior to completion of probation)

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting and the protection of life and

property.

• Policies and standards of the Fire Department and operation and maintenance of the types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting.

• Local geography, including location of hydrants, mains, and major fire hazards of the District.

• Standard broadcasting procedures of a fire radio system.

Ability to:

• Respond to fires, emergency rescue, medical emergency, and public service calls.

• Assist in maintaining the fire station and assist in the maintenance and repair of fire equipment.

• Study Fire Department policies and standards, fire hazards, and firefighting techniques,

participate in drills and exercises.

• Perform medical emergency techniques and defibrillator use.

• Perform periodic fire prevention inspections of businesses, writing correction notices as

necessary.

• Lay hose lines and operate engine pumping equipment.

• Assist in holding a firefighting nozzle to direct a stream of water on fire.

• Carry, raise, climb, and lower ladders.

• Conduct salvage and overhaul operations.

• Adhere to all state and local paramedic and EMT policies, principles, practices, and procedures and provide BLS and ALS care when appropriate.

Special Requirements:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age at time of employment.

• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam according to standards set by NFPA

• New lateral firefighters will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months.

• ADA special requirement:

‣ Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to sit,

stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb and lift 150 pounds;

exposure to cold, heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards,

vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards and explosive materials;

availability for shift work, on-call and stand-by call.

The San Mateo County Family Justice Center is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Interviewer - Spanish/English Bilingual Skills Required.  

The San Mateo County Family Justice Center is a newly created one-stop holistic service and support center for families and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse.   The mission of the Center is to support survivors and their families by creating a single destination to receive crucial services and support. 

A division of the County of San Mateo’s District Attorney’s Office, the Family Justice Center (Center) is designed to be a County-run multi-agency, multi-disciplinary service center where both public and private partner agencies will assign staff on a full-time or part-time basis to provide services from one location. The Center’s focus is to reduce the number of times survivors tell their story, reducing the number of places they must go for help, and through active collaboration with community-based organizations, increasing the quality of services and support they receive.

The Position

The work of the Forensic Interviewer is an integral part of the services the Center offers.  Under the general direction of the Director of the Family Justice Center, the Forensic Interviewer conducts neutral, legally sound, developmentally and culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed interviews of children, teens, and vulnerable adults who are victims or witnesses to child abuse or neglect, violence, exploitation, or other crimes referred to San Mateo County’s Child Advocacy Center (CAC).  

Using nationally recognized protocols, the Forensic Interviewer gathers accurate and developmentally appropriate information while minimizing re-traumatization. Interviews are structured to support criminal investigations and may be used as evidence in court.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), the Forensic Interviewer collaborates closely with law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, and advocates to ensure a coordinated, victim-centered response. The Forensic Interviewer is also responsible for thorough documentation and may provide expert testimony in legal proceedings. The role is essential in bridging the needs of the justice system with the safety and well-being of victims.  In addition to conducting interviews, the Forensic Interviewer will also attend regular peer reviews, monthly case reviews, and other meetings and trainings as required.

This is an opportunity for a committed public servant with extensive experience to support some of the County’s most vulnerable residents.  This position requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

The Ideal Candidate

In addition to having demonstrated experience in conducting forensic interviews with victims of crime, the ideal candidate will have:

• A strong desire to help people.
• Experience working in a mental health setting.
• The Ability to listen with empathy to traumatic experiences and maintain balance and objectivity.
• Demonstrated success with self-care while providing services. 
• Demonstrated success working independently and as part of a team.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to “think on their feet” and respond effectively in the moment.

Examples Of Duties

What You Will Do

The Forensic Interviewer will have the opportunity and responsibility to:

• Conduct forensic interviews, in both English and Spanish with children and adolescents in accordance with San Mateo County protocols.
• Conduct forensic interviews, in both English and Spanish, with adult victims or witnesses, including adults with special needs.
• Provide information, crisis intervention, resource referrals and support to children and adolescents and their non-offending family members, as needed, and in collaboration with partner agency personnel.
• Participate regularly in Forensic Interviewer peer review and skills-based continuing education in forensic interviewing.
• Participate in monthly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case reviews.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies personnel with case tracking and data collection. 
• Work on MDT projects and committees, as necessary.
• Testify in criminal and dependency court as a percipient witness for cases in which they conducted an interview
• Assist in the delivery of educational presentations, upon request.
• Attend forensic interviewer peer review a minimum of four times per year
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who Thrives Here
The Family Justice Center is recruiting a Forensic Interviewer who can provide both the technical and relationship-driven dimensions of the Center. Candidates may have more experience in some areas than others, but successful hires will have at least five years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment with Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, or Human or Social Services and demonstrate these core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Principles, practices, and techniques of forensic interviewing. 
• Current trends in investigations related to dependency, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child and elder abuse laws.
• Child development and dynamics of trauma and abuse.
• Criminal justice and dependency systems.
• Awareness of current literature, research, case law, trends, and practice developments in the field of child forensic interviewing. 

Interpersonal Relations with the Clients of the Center

• Ability to build rapport with and gain cooperation from emotional and reticent individuals coming from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic groups.
• Experience interviewing victim's families and other individuals to obtain information on a variety of complex and sensitive subjects.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention methodologies to assist victims, witnesses, and their families.

Collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team and Community Partners and Stakeholders

• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team and with clients across cultures and developmental abilities.

Professional Decorum

• Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in decision-making and in solving problems, including problems of a sensitive or political nature.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in high-pressure or crisis situations.

Professional Development

• Completion of an NCA-approved Child Forensic Interview Training course upon hire or within six months of hire. 
• Obtain a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education in forensic interviewing every two years in accordance with National Children’s Alliance standards and meet or exceed NCA Accreditation requirements.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Some college coursework in psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice or other closely related field; and five (5) years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment with Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, and Human or Social Services; or
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in social sciences with an emphasis in psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice or other related field; and three (3) years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment with Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, and Human or Social Services.
• Substitution: Possession of a master’s degree in social sciences with an emphasis in psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice or other related field; and one (1) year of experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, and Human or Social Services.

Application/Examination

This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help, or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on the examination. 

The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail), and a Panel Interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview.  Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview.  Candidates must successfully pass the interview to be placed on the hiring (eligible) list.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.  Interviews may be conducted virtually using MS Teams.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.orgto apply. Please complete the County of San Mateo Employment Application for and provide responses to the items in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Final Filing Date: February 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM 

Application Screening (tentative): February 24-26, 2026

Panel Interviews (tentative): March 11 and/or March 12, 2026 

San Mateo County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. 

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (01272026) (Forensic Interviewer – G099)

Please click on the Job PDF to view the announcement.

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!

About the Air District
The Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated, and your growth is nurtured. The Air District recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring. 

The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Health Officer in the Public Health Office.  This position reports to the Deputy Executive Officer of Science.  This is an open recruitment for one (1) full time, exempt, management position.   

About the Position
The Health Officer serves as the Air District's chief subject expert related to public and environmental health. The Health Officer is responsible for helping the public and particularly impacted communities to understand the relationship between air pollution exposure and health. The Health Officer works closely with residents in impacted communities to help them design local air quality plans to improve public health. The Health Officer also helps the Air District respond publicly and through the media to wildfires and other air pollution incidents with timely, clear, and scientifically supported information. The Health Officer will lead the implementation of key parts of the Air District’s strategic plan related to incorporation of health data into our planning, rule development, and permitting efforts. The Health Officer will also take a leading role in coordinating the Air District’s Advisory Council.  

Definition
Under executive direction plans, organizes, coordinates, directs the activities in an assigned area(s); provides leadership and advice on health and environmental health science related policy matters and strategies, including conducting or coordinating complex health related projects and studies; interfaces with all managerial levels within the agency and serves as the Air District’s liaison with other agencies; performs related duties as required.

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The following duties are typical for jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties. 

• Directs, plans, monitors, and evaluates the goals, operations, policies, procedures and work standards of assigned area.
• Plans, organizes, reviews and evaluates the activities of assigned staff. Selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development.
• Provides technical and managerial direction to Air District staff and others.
• Reviews health policy issues related to air quality; develops and presents recommendations to the Air District’s Board, Committee, and executive management.
• Devises substantive health related policy and strategy for the Air District.
• Provides leadership and coordinates staff in conducting analyses of health-related issues; summarizes, prepares and presents reports of findings; coordinates with divisions to develop related policies and recommendations for actions to mitigate effects or address the issues.
• Conducts or coordinates complex and specialized health issue related studies involving technical, administrative and policy matters, often of a confidential nature.
• Serves as the Air District’s liaison with other agencies, including county health departments and state health agencies. Provides knowledge and guidance to support incident event notification.
• Coordinates with the Communications Office on health messaging.
• Tracks, reviews and analyzes current and proposed health related policies, regulations and legislation on the state, national and global level; notifies the Air District of significant activities and implications.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Researches national, state and local policy designed to address environmental health impacts; prepares opinions and recommendations on health related issues which impact the Air District’s programs and initiatives.
• Represents the Air District with industry, the public, special interest groups and other agencies on air quality and health and related matters. Represents the Air District to external stakeholders; may lead outreach efforts to the media and community groups when assigned.
• Assists with development and implementation of Community Emission Reduction Plans.
• Assists with the development of the Air District’s strategic plan and managing its implementation.
• Takes a leading role in convening, coordinating and administering the Air District’s Advisory Council.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Under the general supervision of the Planning and Building Director, the Building Inspector I/II is responsible for inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable building codes and regulations. This role involves conducting all residential, resale and commercial inspections, investigating complaints, providing technical guidance to applicants, coordinating with external agencies, time limits of completion enforcement and assisting at the building counter. The position requires a high level of independence and discretion.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by submitting the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume with the month/year of employment
• Town of Ross Employment Application

Submit application materials via email to cmartel@townofrossca.gov

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