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San Mateo County Health is accepting applications for Senior Accountant - Behavioral Health. The Senior Accountant plans, oversees, coordinates, and monitors a major accounting function and performs complex professional accounting work related to the Countywide and departmental financial systems. This advanced specialist and/or supervisory role exercises a high level of independent judgment on complex and specialized assignments and carries significant accountability for ongoing decisions.  Incumbents may lead the implementation or modification of accounting systems, project revenues and expenditures, and support budget development and fiscal reporting.

This position primarily supports Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) -funded activities. BHSA was established through passage of Proposition 1 in 2024, with full implementation beginning July 1, 2026. BHSA expands upon the former Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to integrate mental health and substance use disorder services, address homelessness through housing supports, and strengthen accountability and equity across California’s behavioral health system.

There is currently one regular vacancy in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division located in San Mateo, CA. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report financial data to ensure compliance with BHSA requirements
• Project and track BHSA revenues and expenditures, including monitoring funded projects and related costs
• Review and approve accounting transactions, including deposits, wire transfers, invoices, journal entries, and claims
• Ensure accurate coding of costs to appropriate funding sources, cost pools, and job ledger/object codes
• Develop, maintain, and refine accounting and coding systems to support BHSA fiscal reporting and compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliation and financial review
• Monitor BHSA contracts and related fiscal activities
• Prepare and submit BHSA claims, including administrative cost claims and required fiscal reports (e.g., BHOATR)
• Provide technical assistance to internal, external, and governmental auditors
• Participate in BHSA integrated plan development and fiscal planning activities
• Provide direction, training, and work review to assigned professional and fiscal support staff
• Collaborate with Contracts unit to ensure fiscal language and procedures are appropriate for provider agreements
• Serve as backup for other fiscal functions, as needed

 

The ideal candidate will:

• An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
• One year of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of financial duties in a large, complex public agency.
• One year of journey level accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, or finance.
• Experience completing Medi-Cal and other financial reports to the California Department of Health Care Services including administrative, Proposition 30, and Mental Health Services Act etc.
• Experience with healthcare finance and/or governmental financial principles, practices, procedures, and analysis.
• Experience with principles, practices, and procedures of financial compliance and claiming and audit facilitation.
• Ability to analyze, prepare and produce journal entries, worksheets and reports as requested; explain entries and data; use Microsoft Excel and Access; and County systems such as OFAS and SHERPA.
• Experience in coordinating and calculating entries for month-end and year-end closings.
• Experience with government budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

 

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

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide direction, supervision, training, work review and/or evaluation to assigned professional and fiscal support on a project or ongoing basis.
• Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters.
• Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculation and make correcting entries.
• Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts.
• Prepare trial balances; coordinate and calculate scheduled and periodic closings.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger, journals, subsidiary accounts and bank statements.
• Compile and prepare general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules.
• Assist in and/or coordinate the preparation and analysis of budgets for departmental and County funds.
• Maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts; prepare and coordinate budget appropriation transfers.
• Confer with departmental representatives and provide information regarding budgeting and accounting processes.
• Analyze and prepare varied financial statements and reports.
• Apportion monies including secured, unsecured, impounded, redeemed, and other taxes.
• Review and approve claims for referral of tax, grant or other monies and prepare claims for reimbursement from various state or funding agencies and/or programs.
• Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records, disbursing funds to various accounts and/or billing for reimbursements as required.
• Analyze programs and legislation to determine fiscal and budgetary impact; prepare budgetary appropriation transfers and supplemental budgets.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures; upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures.
• Provide technical support to internal and outside auditors and governmental program auditors.
• perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

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

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and one year of journey level accounting experience. 

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting.
• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as
• Related to the processing of accounting information.
• Principles of public finance.
• Applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations.
• Budgeting principles and terminology.
• Auditing and financial reconciliation principles and methods.

• Plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned support staff.
• Train others in work procedures.
• Review, analyze, post, balance, interpret and reconcile complex financial data and accounts.
• Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and information.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements.
• Interpret and apply complex financial procedures and legal documents.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports and audit work papers.
• Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations.

The position opens Wednesday, February 25, 2026 and the final filing date is Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00pm.

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

We build community trust by delivering exceptional services. Our core values of public service are integrity, leadership, and respect. We are recruiting for a Senior Public Safety Dispatcher.

A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute. Please note: For this recruitment, online typing tests will be accepted.

For more information on how to obtain and submit a typing certificate, please contact the Human Resources via email to humanresources@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience 

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

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND
 
Two years of experience within the last five years performing duties similar to a Public Safety Dispatcher with the City of Sunnyvale.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5226508/senior-public-safety-dispatcher

Salary: $70.57 - $85.78 Hourly

The City of San Mateo invites your application for the Associate Engineer opportunity!

Why Join our City?

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Capital Improvement Program, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Transportation, Clean Water Program, Data Management, Facilities/Fleet, and Wastewater Treatment Divisions. Each division is led by one of two Deputy Directors, who report to the Director of Public Works.  The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned facilities, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, dams, and levees; as well as solid waste and environmental programs. 

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches.  Our mission is to enhance the community and its environment by providing sustainable stewardship and innovative approaches to Public Works services.

The Associate Engineer position we currently have is in the Capital Improvement Program Division. While the Assistant/Associate Engineer may perform other duties as assigned, example assignments include leading the Train Quiet Zone project and managing future stormwater projects for the Green Infrastructure Program. 
 
Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Associate Engineer will perform professional engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of public works and related projects; to act as project manager in assigned capital projects; and to do related work as required.

This is the journey level class within the professional engineering series and highly encourages professional engineering license registration. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate. Incumbents are expected to complete complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant Engineer, or when filled from the outside, require prior advanced technical or professional engineering work experience. This position receives direction from higher level engineering staff. It may exercise technical supervision over lower-level staff within the work unit and exercises technical or functional supervision over technical engineering staff.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Design and prepare plans and specifications and cost estimates for public works projects including pumping stations, streets, storm drains, sewer lines, and related projects. 
• Research project design requirements: perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs. 
• Design and prepare plans and specifications for the installation of traffic signals, traffic control devices, and street lighting systems. 
• Review field projects being studied, designed, or constructed. 
• Assign routine investigation, design and drafting tasks to technical subordinates, request 
• survey, mapping and data collection; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems. 
• Research publications and industry information sources to remain current with modern developments, principles, and procedures. 
• Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances. 
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations. Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures. 
• Design and maintain spreadsheets and databases on mainframe and personal computers; write and maintain special programs on personal computers. 
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes. 
• Participate in the planning, checking, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting city streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City-imposed requirements; analyze materials and design data submitted to the City. 
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports. 
• Prepare various applications for state and federal grants. 
• Administer and enforce City Codes and standards on engineering projects. 
• Determine conformance of parcel and subdivision maps and improvement plans to City requirements; maintain status of parcel and subdivision maps. 
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works or traffic engineering matters. 
• Coordinate public works activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies. 
• May supervise and train professional and technical staff. 
• Provide staff assistance to the Department Head or Division Manager, including special projects, complex project management, reports, prepare staff reports, and represent the City at City Council meetings. 
• Maintain current knowledge of new trends and innovations in the professional fields, participate in professional groups. 
• Research, negotiate, manage select and monitor contracts with vendors. 
• Advise the public or other city staff in processing transactions in the area his/her professional expertise or maneuvering city policies or responds to inquiries and requests by public, departments, press, or other department staff. 
• Develop and/or deliver high level materials, trainings, or presentations widely disseminated to the City or the public. 
• Manage large scale projects that span long time horizons and require high level expertise. Process city transactions. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/

The Town of Colma

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Management Analyst I/II/III

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual in Public Administration to apply their administrative and analytical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Under the guidance of the City Manager, the incumbent will be responsible to provide professional, administrative and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of Town programs, operations, services and policies.  The individual may conduct financial and special studies, surveys and research assignments in a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance, and personnel services; may be responsible for oversight of programs, projects and/or financial, and personnel services of the assigned department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Compile and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure. 
• Perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems. 
• Assist in the development of short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations. 
• Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet goals and objectives. 
• Compile materials and assist on the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications. 
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, correspondence. 
• Prepare and administer contracts and agreements; participate in and coordinate or facilitate departmental and/or citywide committees and projects. 
• Interpret Federal, State and local regulations; coordinate their application to Town operations. 

Grow & Thrive

Are you ready to help shape the future of technology and public service in San Bruno? Join our team under the leadership of a new Information Technology Manager and empowered with a recently completed Technology Assessment to continue the amazing work of our team in service to the organization. The IT division is at a pivotal moment, and you will join a skilled team of professionals ready to tackle new challenges as the division continues to evolve.

About the Role

Under general direction, the Information Technology Associate provides professional, technical, and analytical support for the City’s computer hardware, software, network, and peripheral equipment. The position supports end users across all City departments, assists with projects for new and upgraded IT/IS systems, and may lead project teams and consultants.​

What You’ll Do

• Support and troubleshoot the City’s desktop, server, and network environment, including operating, database, and network systems.​
• Respond to help desk requests, diagnose problems by phone, in person, and via remote access, and see issues through to resolution.​
• Install, configure, and maintain desktop computers, printers, peripherals, and a wide variety of IT/IS applications, and train users on hardware and software.​
• Analyze root causes of recurring issues, recommend long-term solutions, and suggest improvements to IT/IS customer support operations.​
• Collaborate with departments to understand business needs and recommend practical technology solutions that support City services.​
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the City’s technology infrastructure and network, and manage PC deployment and hardware/software implementation projects.​
• When supporting public safety departments, the position also supports mission-critical Police and Fire systems, including CAD, RMS, MDCs, CLETS, public safety radios, and related mobile and telecommunications equipment.​

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes initiative, works independently, and proactively looks for ways to improve systems and service.​
• Is eager to learn new technologies and stay current with industry standards and best practices.​
• Delivers excellent customer service, communicates clearly with non-technical staff, and builds positive working relationships throughout the organization.​
• Is tenacious in troubleshooting—digging into complex hardware, software, and network issues until the root cause is identified and resolved.​
• Works well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility, cooperation, and a strong commitment to the City’s goals and values.​

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to an associate’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field.​
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing technical, analytical, and support tasks for computer systems.​
• Valid California Class C driver’s license at time of hire and throughout employment.​
• IT/IS certifications are preferred.​
• This position is required to obtain security clearance to operate in a public safety environment with service to the City's police and fire departments.

If you thrive in a collaborative, service-focused environment and enjoy solving problems that help keep City operations running smoothly, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $108,751 to $133,451. Remote work is not available for this position. The City is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package with the following highlights:

• Wellness-focused schedule and paid time off (PTO) program
  • 4-day workweek (Monday through Thursday, 9-hours per day) with a 3-day weekend every week.
  • Approximately 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, dependent on years of service, with the option to cash out up to 2 weeks per year.
  • Additional 80 hours of paid time off (Management Leave) annually, with the annual option to cash out those hours.   
• Comprehensive medical and dental plan with choice of HMO or PPO program for employee and eligible dependents.
• Defined benefit retirement program through CalPERS, with benefit dependent membership status (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62). More information is available online at CalPERS. 
• Deferred Compensation Section 457b match of 0.5% to 4.5%, dependent on CalPERS membership status (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62)
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan reimbursement
• Employee home loan assistance program.

The City provides a comprehensive total compensation package. For a listing of employee benefits, please see the Mid-Management column in the document linked here.

Note:

• Remote work is not available for this position.
• The standard work week is four (4) nine (9) hour days for a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week with no impact on annual salary. 

How to Apply

To apply, submit your resume online through BambooHR, attach a compelling cover letter, and answer supplemental questions. Applications missing a cover letter and/or answers to the supplemental questions will be automatically disqualified. Applications must be received by 7:30 am on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the recruitment is closed. 

Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 30th, 2026.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Grow & Thrive

Are you ready to help shape the future of technology and public service in San Bruno? Join us at a pivotal moment as the next Information Technology Manager—an opportunity to make a lasting impact within a collaborative, community-focused environment. Reporting to the Administrative Services Director & Chief Financial Officer (or designee), you’ll lead a dedicated team of professionals eager for new challenges as the division continues to evolve.

The City is looking for more than a caretaker for existing City systems—we’re looking for an individual to inspire a team, champion innovation, and guide citywide initiatives that range from modernizing infrastructure to strengthening cybersecurity and expanding online and remote municipal services. As a member of the Administrative Services Department management team, you’ll advance principles of excellence, responsiveness, and stewardship—all while visibly supporting City employees and the broader San Bruno community.

If you thrive on building strong teams, driving positive change, and laying the foundation for a smarter, more resilient organization, we invite you to submit your candidacy for this position.

About the Role

The Information Technology Manager will combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership and day-to-day supervision. Your immediate priorities will include developing a strategic path forward for the City’s recently completed Technology Assessment Report. This includes the establishment of an Information Technology governance structure, development of an IT Master Plan, and completion of a cybersecurity assessment. The new IT Manager will also have the opportunity to rebuild a team with recruitment of two or three vacancies resulting from attrition.  You'll play an integral role in elevating digital and remote service delivery for staff and residents. Successful candidates will be able to balance planning and problem-solving, mentoring and developing a skilled team, and embracing shifting priorities in San Bruno’s dynamic municipal landscape.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a skilled project manager who builds consensus with user departments to strategically advance the many initiatives identified in the Technology Assessment. You bring self-awareness, knowing your strengths and opportunities for growth. You find professional joy in helping others, building effective teams, and supporting citywide progress. You foster a culture of vulnerability-based trust—modeling transparency, welcoming feedback, and sharing the purpose and passion that motivate you—resulting in true collaboration, accountability, and enthusiasm.

You believe in consensus-building, “yes, if” problem-solving, promote honest communication, and demonstrate a visionary approach. With strong technical expertise and a continual learning mindset, you’re ready to help San Bruno innovate, adapt, and grow.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional information technology experience is required, including two (2) years at a supervisory level. Additional certificates in information technology systems are preferred. Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California driver’s license. This position is required to obtain security clearance to operate in a public safety environment with service to the City's police and fire departments.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $146,767 to $180,102. Remote work is not available for this position. The City is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package with the following highlights:

• Wellness-focused schedule and paid time off (PTO) program
  • 4-day workweek (Monday through Thursday, 9-hours per day) with a 3-day weekend every week.
  • Approximately 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, dependent on years of service, with the option to cash out up to 2 weeks per year.
  • Additional 80 hours of paid time off (Management Leave) annually, with the annual option to cash out those hours.   
• Comprehensive medical and dental plan with choice of HMO or PPO program for employee and eligible dependents.
• Defined benefit retirement program through CalPERS, with benefit dependent membership status (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62). More information is available online at CalPERS. 
• Deferred Compensation Section 457b match of 0.5% to 4.5%, dependent on CalPERS membership status (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62)
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan reimbursement
• Employee home loan assistance program

The City provides a comprehensive total compensation package. For a listing of employee benefits, please see the Mid-Management column in the document linked here.

Note:

• Remote work is not available for this position.
• The standard work week is four (4) nine (9) hour days for a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week with no impact on annual salary. 

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at BambooHR including a compelling cover letter and a writing sample, preferably an internal memo or staff report that you authored. Applications must be received by 7:30 am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the recruitment is closed. 

Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 23rd, 2026.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, provides tow service and other emergency services on the Bridge and its approaches to keep traffic moving.

Essential Responsibilities

•Tows or pushes disabled vehicles out of traffic areas

•Assists in traffic lane diversions

•Drives the Barrier Transfer Machine

•Escorts flammable and/or explosive laden vehicles across the Bridge

•Extinguishes fires in autos and on Bridge property

•Maintains log of all service calls

•Maintains 24-hour roving vehicular patrol for suicide prevention

•Apprehends possible suicides and/or assists the California Highway Patrol with their apprehension of suicides on Bridge property

•Body recovery from South Tower moat area

•Operates the Tower Elevators

•Removes debris from the Bridge

•Responds to all accidents

•Responds to bomb threats

•Driving duties as assigned

•Washes and services District vehicles as required

•Cleans and supplies the Toll Plaza public restrooms

•Raises and lowers flags

•Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job.

•Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.

•Performs additional related duties as assigned

•Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Auditor-Appraiser.

The Principal Auditor-Appraiser shares a critical role in assisting the Deputy Assessor and Chief Appraiser in the completion of the Office's mission to: determine the assessed value of all taxable personal property for businesses located in San Mateo County; create the official record of taxable personal property (approximately 16,000 assessments each year on the local assessment roll); share this information with the County Controller and Tax Collector, and make it publicly available.
 
The technically savvy and experienced individual hired for this position will have the responsibility to supervise the assessment work of auditor-appraisal staff in the timely collection, processing and analysis of valuation data for personal property for tax assessment purposes.  In addition, the Principal Auditor-Appraiser will perform the more difficult audits and appraisals.
 
The ideal candidate is a conscientious and highly motivated professional who possesses excellent leadership, supervisory, training and technical skills, and highly-effective interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining a high level of work productivity, can lead by example, and can motivate staff towards achieving their goals and responsibilities.
 
The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Automated Property Assessment and Tax System, and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County.  This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals.

The Department
The mission of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is to ensure equitable treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements, and businesses; to create an accurate public record of recorded transactions relating to people and property within San Mateo County; and to register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct honest elections.

The Department is responsible for:

• The maintenance of about 235,000 assessments and around $308 billion local property tax roll
• The maintenance of County birth, death, and marriage records
• The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records
• The conduct of local elections
• The maintenance of the voter registration rolls representing over 330,000 County voters 

The Department is also responsible for a budget of about $27 million, election billing to all jurisdictions, and 15 governmental trust funds.

NOTE: The hiring list established by this recruitment could be used to fill current and future permanent, limited term, extra-help, and/or unclassified Principal Auditor-Appraiser vacancies.

 

 

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work of assigned staff; participating in the hiring of assigned staff and recommending candidates for management approval.
• Training assigned staff in County policies and procedures and State laws, rules and regulations; preparing and conducting in-service training for staff to ensure currency with changing policies and rules.
• Advising the Assessor and Deputy Assessor on changes to rules, regulations and legislation.
• Collaborating with Deputy County Counsel, Principal and Senior Auditor-Appraisers, and other management personnel.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and revising departmental policies and audit and appraisal procedures.
• Monitoring quality control of audits and appraisals in process, identifying problems and recommending corrective action.
• Evaluating employee performance, counseling employees, and effectively recommending initial corrective action and other personnel decisions.
• Examining and auditing accounting records, financial statements, ownership records, leases, operation statements, and other related documents of large or complex firms, frequently requiring travel to taxpayer's place of business and location where the records are maintained, including travel to various parts of the United States.
• Representing the Department in the Inter-County Cooperative Audit-Appraisal Program and on other ad hoc committees as appropriate.
• Writing narrative audit and appraisal reports and reviewing appraisals and audits with property owners and their agents.
• Maintaining technical and professional expertise in auditing, appraising and assessment procedures.
• Making presentations before the Assessment Appeals Board, Superior Court and other public entities.
• Staying abreast of legislative developments and changes, actively participating in conferences, and sharing gained knowledge with staff.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification:

• Possesses a Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. An SBE Advanced Appraiser Certificate is desirable and should be obtained within one year of employment as a Principal Auditor-Appraiser.

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 a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with upper division coursework in accounting, auditing, appraising or cost estimating and 5 years of experience (including 2 years as a Senior Auditor-Appraiser) performing a full range of highly complex audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes.

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, assignment, review, and employee training and corrective action.
• Principles, methods and techniques of effective interviewing, negotiating and case management.
• Training methods, procedures and requirements.
• Technical and professional knowledge of accounting, auditing and appraisal methods and procedures.
• California Property Tax laws.
• State Board of Equalization guidelines.
• Court decisions affecting assessment procedures.
• Policies and procedures related to the department.
• Business mathematics.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Record-keeping principles and procedures.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others.
• Train in proper techniques and procedures of auditing and appraising property for tax purposes.
• Provide leadership to meet goals.
• Direct and review the work of others.
• Audit and appraise large and complex property for tax purposes.
• Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the country according to regular schedules, as well as on demand.
• Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures.
• Plan and organize time to meet workload requirements.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Accurately determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs.
• Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence.
• Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value.
• Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and property interests in an accurate and uniform manner.
• Produce effective presentations.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare written narrative audit and appraisal reports.
• Use Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as, department applications (EZ Access, EZ Cam and FileNet).

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply.  Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. 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.
 
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 tohttps://jobs.smcgov.org/to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Closing Date: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Wednesday, April 18, 2026

Panel Interviews: Week of April 6, 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 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. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.  

HR Analyst: Sarah Huynh (02232026) (U077 - Principal Auditor-Appraiser)

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Auditor-Appraiser.

Under general direction, Senior Auditor-Appraisers:

• Make site visits to businesses to audit their books, records, and financial reports, and to make appraisals to determine assessment valuations.
• Provide direction to Auditor-Appraiser I/II staff including assigning, directing, and reviewing their work.
• Perform the most difficult audits and appraisals of the largest and most complex properties for assessment purposes.

"Largest" audit and appraisal projects will include those businesses with the higher assessed values, such as airlines, biopharmaceutical, or manufacturing concerns. "Complex" audit and appraisal projects will include those businesses with accounting systems that contain subsidiary ledgers and journals, "abnormal" obsolescence, such as high technology concerns or specialized manufacturing equipment, and major accounts with multiple locations.  

In addition to the ability to perform large and complex audits and appraisal projects, the ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Successfully present appraisal reports at the Assessment Appeals Board.
• Appear as an expert witness before the Assessment Appeals Board as to property values.
• Review other assessment issues, in compliance with the Revenue and Taxation Code.
• Perform out-of-state audit assignments in a variety of geographic locations, as necessary.
• Lead a team on an out-of-state airline audit, or major biopharmaceutical audits, as necessary.
• Possess excellent computer skills, including advanced working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal relations and customer service skills.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Two or more years of experience as an Auditor II performing a full range of audits and appraisals and will have experience performing more advanced level audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes.
• A four-year degree with a specialization in accounting from a recognized institution of higher education (accredited); or 18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education. Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units; or 19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 units of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education, and 3 semester units may be either business law or economic classes.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be working toward an Advanced Appraisal Certification. Information about the California State Board of Equalization can be found at: https://www.boe.ca.gov/.

The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Automated Property Assessment and Tax System, and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County.  This is an exciting time to consider career advancement as a Senior Auditor-Appraiser.

Licensure/Certification:

• Acquisition within one year of appointment of a permanent Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience as an Auditor II performing a full range of audits and appraisals or has experience performing more advanced level audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with upper division coursework in accounting, auditing, appraising or cost estimating. 

Knowledge of:

• Technical and professional knowledge of methods used in the auditing of records and the valuation of property for tax assessment purposes.
• Accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Training methods, procedures, and requirements.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• California Property Tax laws.
• State Board of Equalization guidelines.
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
• Court decisions affecting assessment procedures.
• Policies and procedures related to the department.
• Business arithmetic and statistical measures.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Narrative report writing.  

Skill/Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Audit complex financial books and records to determine ownership, segregate costs of property, and evaluate property owner declarations.
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Audit and appraise complex property for tax purposes.
• Organize and plan time for completion of audit and appraisal workload.
• Discover and resolve audit and appraisal problems.
• Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the country according to regular schedules, as well as, on demand.
• Work independently.
• Analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Train in proper techniques and procedures of auditing and appraising property.
• Direct and review the work of others.
• Select and make appropriate adjustments to property.
• Accurately determine historic, reproduction, and replacement costs.
• Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence.
• Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value.
• Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and property interests in an accurate and uniform manner.
• Produce effective presentations.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare written audit narratives and appraisal reports.
• Operate standard office equipment, including departmental applications.

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply.  Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. 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.
 
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.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Closing Date: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Panel Interviews: Week of March 30, 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 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. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.  

Analyst: Sarah Huynh (02232026) (Senior Auditor - Appraiser - U063)

City of Sunnyvale

Engineering Manager

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity

The final filing date is Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

We build community trust by delivering exceptional services. Our Core Values of Public Services are Integrity, Leadership, and Respect.
 

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Engineering Manager to join the Environmental Services Department. This position provides leadership and oversight of engineering functions as well as the operation of the City’s wastewater and storm sewer systems. Experience in the operations and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer systems is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service, operational excellence, and building strong, collaborative teams. This role manages a crew of 14 field staff and requires exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. The candidate must demonstrate a strong ability to communicate effectively and proactively, both orally and in writing, and possess the capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. This is an on-site leadership position based in the office, with no remote work option.
 

The City of Sunnyvale offers:

• City paid 2% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute.
• Comprehensive City paid family medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Excellent Retiree Medical Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil, chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering, or related field; AND

Six (6) years of professional experience in civil, structural, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or wastewater collections and maintenance, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession of valid registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering issued by the State of California in good standing.

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The position opens on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and the final filing date is Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm.  Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. 

Salary:  $153,784.00 - $192,230.00 Annually

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOBS

To apply, click the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5234942/engineering-manager