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San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Social Work Supervisor - Aging & Disability Services (ADS) – Supportive Services. Social Work Supervisors plan, assign, review, and evaluate the work of a team of Social Workers, a Community Worker and Public Health Nurses. The Social Work Supervisor provides directions to staff on casework concepts, methods and procedures, provisions of services, and departmental policies and procedures under direction of a Health Services Manager.

The Social Work Supervisor position is located within ADS’ Supportive Services unit, which includes the Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Partners for Independence (PFI), and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) programs. In addition to overseeing operations and providing supervision to Social Workers in Supportive Services programs, the supervisor will assist with the on-going integration of California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal’s (CalAIM) ECM and Community Supports programs, working closely with the Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM) – a Managed Care Plan for San Mateo County Medi-Cal recipients. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the supervisor will facilitate and refine care management and care coordination services to promote a seamless continuum of care within a whole-person centered care model.

The ECM and PFI program serve adult clients who need assistance managing complex medical and psychosocial needs, linking to community resources, and coordinating in-home care to safely remain in the community. The team conducts home and other field visits to assess clients’ psychosocial and safety needs engaging clients in the creation of appropriate case planning, care coordination and management goals.

This full-time position follows a Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, working in both South San Francisco and San Mateo offices. It is anticipated that the position will primarily work in the office during the probationary period, but include hybrid work accordingly. Office requirements include four on-site workdays to align with operational needs and County requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strong leadership skills to direct the work of and motivate a team of Social Workers, Public Health Nurses and Community Workers.
• Familiarity with the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the operation of public social services agencies and the variety of service programs.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement social service programs.
• Knowledge of case management principles, including integrating social and health care services to enhance client function and stability.
• Work experience and proficiency with IHSS.
• The ability to manage day-to-day program details while keeping in view the agency’s broader philosophy, standards, and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment in decision-making.
• A talent for innovating and streamlining processes to expand community access and simplify program operations for staff.
• Effective communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting both oral and written reports.
• The ability to build and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds, as well as with representatives of other units and agencies.
• Experience providing supervision and guidance to staff through a racial and equity lens.
• Possession of a clinical license such as an LCSW (or equivalent), which is highly desirable but not required.

Examples Of Duties

The Supportive Services Social Work Supervisor’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support and supervision to a team of Social Workers, Public Health Nurses, Community Worker, and/or office staff.
• Reviewing and approving health and psychosocial risk assessments, care plans, and other clinical assessments.
• Coordinating, overseeing, and participating in Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings.
• Overseeing the process for care coordination related expenses.
• Troubleshooting issues with the Q Continuum System, HPSM MedHOK database system and the State IHSS CMIPS II database system.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with peers and colleagues from IHSS and other managed long-term services and supports programs.
• Maintaining and reporting on program specific data, metrics and performance measures.
• Participating in on-going quality improvement and program evaluation.
• Assigning new ECM/PFI and IHSS referrals to ECM/PFI staff
• Reviewing, consulting and guiding IHSS work, including initial and reassessments.
• Providing field instruction to MSW graduate students if applicable.
• Understanding and supporting LEAP efforts (e.g., process improvement) tracking progress, and continuously gathering information about process improvements.
• Coordinating training for staff on ECM/PFI/IHSS related topics
• Conducting presentations to community partners, contract agencies, and other County staff.
• Reviewing client cases and communicating with clients’ formal and informal support as needed.
• Collaborating with HPSM and other partners.
• Developing and updating Supportive Services Policies and Procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications

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

• Two (2) years of experience performing a full range of professional social worker duties, and at least six (6) months of lead experience; or
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work that included an internship, AND one (1) additional year of experience performing a full range of professional social worker duties.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm PST
Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025
Panel Interviews: Week of October 13, 2025

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Talent Acquisition Analyst: Priscilla Bermudez (091625) (Social Work Supervisor - Exempt - G093)

San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Community Program Analyst II - Aging & Disability Services.

The Community Program Analyst II position within the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Unit, a community-based service for older adults and people living with disabilities, within the Aging and Disability Services (ADS) Division. The position performs a variety of technical tasks related to monitoring, policy interpretation, policy development, and development of training materials for the IHSS program. Much of the work includes compiling and analyzing data, collaborating with staff and clients/families to ensure a service delivery system that is responsive to the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Individuals should have knowledge of issues regarding aging, disabilities, functional/cognitive/mental limitations and experience in QA within a large, regulation driven service delivery system.

The Community Program Analyst will conduct QA case documentation reviews, home visits, and consultation as detailed by the California Department of Social Services (State). The analyst will provide technical guidance and education on program regulations and county operations and produce monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for Aging and Disability Services management/executives and State QA/Program Integrity. In addition, the analyst will serve as liaison among social workers, Public Authority and IHSS clients/providers to resolve disputes. The role also includes leading investigations and collaboration with the California Department of Health Care Services on suspected program misuse and oversight of all required QA monitoring work of the unit.

Community Program Analysts provide technical assistance and evaluate program functions to support effective community and client service delivery. They serve as County liaisons with contract service providers, and community-based organizations, ensure compliance with program regulations and procedures and monitor contracts related to assigned programs. Analysts may also perform other work-related duties as required.

The current vacancy is in the ADS Division located in San Mateo, CA, but may move to the South San Francisco office if needed. The position will travel throughout the County to perform the duties of this position. Travel to meetings and training courses located in Sacramento and other counties is also required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Fluency in Spanish, Russian, Tagalog, Mandarin, or Cantonese (preferred but not required).
• A self-directed, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Two to three years of leadership experience in a highly regulated program.
• Prior experience with IHSS.
• The ability to prepare professional, detailed written and statistical reports, including experience with data entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Power Apps), Adobe, and the ability to quickly learn multiple database systems such as the Case Management, Information, and Payrolling System (CMIPS II).
• Skill in building strong, collaborative working relationships with organizations and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Capacity to manage projects while balancing multiple assignments, adjusting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of systems of care for older adults and people with disabilities from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including experience conducting home visits.
• Familiarity with QA desk reviews and home visits, including identifying assessment discrepancies and concerns, and developing solutions to improve compliance with regulations.
• The ability to analyze, interpret, and implement new and existing federal, state, and county regulations and laws related to IHSS and the continuum of care for older adults and people with disabilities

This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. 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:

• Providing technical, programmatic, and fiscal assistance to staff and management, including developing program policies and procedures and training staff.
• Compiling and maintaining accurate records and files related to program activities.
• Evaluating program effectiveness against established goals and regulations; identifying problems, presenting findings, and recommending solutions.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to ensure adherence to QA standards.
• Serving as a liaison with staff, IHSS/Public Authority staff, County departments, State agencies, and other partners.
• Preparing statistical and narrative reports using multiple data sources.
• Participating in departmental, countywide, and state-level planning processes.
• Analyzing, monitoring, and incorporating legislative changes and other relevant information into program policies and procedures.
• Performing administrative duties related to QA, program integrity activities, and suspected misuse of program funds.
• Providing consultation and assistance to the community as needed.
• Monitoring and supporting compliance with regulatory changes such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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:

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management or a related field and four years of professional level analytical, administrative and programmatic experience in a community-related setting, including some experience in contract monitoring.

Application/Examination
If you are interested in being considered for this extra help positions, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format.

• Resumé
• Cover Letter
• Responses to Supplemental Questions

Supplemental Questions

• Please describe how your educational background, training and/or professional experience has prepared you for this Quality Assurance position in In-Home Supportive Services. Include specific examples and relevant skills.
• Please describe your experience with Quality Assurance. Provide a specific example of a project you led, the challenges you encountered and how they were overcome.
• Please describe your experience with auditing, compiling and analyzing data to prepare a report. Include the specific tools and methodologies you utilized in these processes.

Please include the words "Community Program Analyst II - Aging and Disability Services - Limited Term" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format.

Please submit the above listed materials via email to:

Jill Dawson, Health Services Manager II

jdawson@smcgov.org

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.

NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (resume and cover letter with complete responses to supplemental questions) will not be considered.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse background and lived experiences to apply.

Talent Acquisition Analyst: Priscilla Bermudez (091625) (Community Program Analyst II - G246)

The San Mateo County Harbor District (District) has a full-time employment opportunity with excellent benefits for a Customer Services Coordinator. Under general supervision the Customer Service Coordinator, performs a variety of complex and responsible customer service, administrative, clerical and para-professional accounts receivable duties. This position will provide administrative services in support of important functions and/or programs requiring specialized knowledge of the District's operations.

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The City of San Bruno Fire Department offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a Fire Cadet. Our one-year Fire Cadet program is an unpaid, volunteer work experience program that offers hands-on training, and introductory knowledge of firefighting skills, fire service tools and equipment. Cadets respond to emergency calls, render Basic Life Support and participate in training, and participate in the daily station duties.

Cadets must be willing to commit to 24-hour shifts, two to four times per month. The cadet program is one year in length. Upon completion, this program meets the manipulative training and experience requirements in obtaining a California State Fire Marshal’s Office Firefighter II certification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• State of California EMT or National Registry EMT certification
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record with minimal violations
• Possession of a Firefighter I Academy certification (or proof of “student in good standing” letter signed by an Academy Instructor if currently enrolled)
• 18 years of age at the time of application

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit an application on the City's BambooHR page. In your application, please upload 1) EMT Certificate 2) Firefighter I Academy certification (or proof of “student in good standing” letter signed by an Academy Instructor if currently enrolled) 3) Résumé (optional). Applications are part of a continuous recruitment, and candidates who apply may be asked to participate in an interview. 

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.

The San Mateo County Probation Department is seeking highly qualified candidates to join their management team for the position of Probation Services Manager!

The mission of the San Mateo County Probation Department is to enhance community safety, reduce crime, and assist the victims of crime through offender accountability and rehabilitation. The vision of the Department is to be a proactive and innovative agency that facilitates positive changes in offenders' behaviors that reduce recidivism and foster a law-abiding lifestyle. To learn more about the department, visit: https://www.smcgov.org/probation.

Probation Services Manager I (PSM) will supervise Deputy Probation Officers, other division staff and its programs; train, evaluate and counsel assigned personnel; participate in departmental management teams; assist in the development, implementation and interpretation of line administrative policies and procedures; establish effective working relationships with staff, other law enforcement and social services agencies, community organizations and the public; handle multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities; respond creatively to personnel and budgetary constraints; evaluate and report on individual staff development and performance; and prepare complex analytical and statistical reports.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, corrections, administration of justice, counseling, or related disciplines.
• A genuine desire to be a part of the department's management team and its future.
• Superior interpersonal skills with expertise in motivating and developing staff.
• Enthusiasm for the job.
• A positive and flexible outlook and excitement for new challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational ability for handling multiple tasks and urgent issues quickly and simultaneously.
• Knowledge/understanding of evidence-based treatment and supervision practices for juvenile and adult offenders.
• Initiative and sound independent judgment when responding to the public and dealing with problems.
• Skills as a consensus builder who is a firm, fair, responsive, and tactful leader with excellent group facilitation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity when dealing with programs and staff issues.
• A willingness to take reasonable risks; this individual is not threatened by change; they promote and welcome new and/or creative ideas.

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

• Plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel.
• Coordinate the work of a small programmatic or service unit.
• Assign cases, supervise, and review the activities of a staff of deputy probation officers.
• Explain and interpret departmental policies and procedures to the staff and see that they are carried out.
• Cooperate with representatives from state and local government, welfare, school, and law enforcement agencies.
• Interpret and execute instructions from the courts.
• Consult with professionals in the fields of criminal justice, medicine, and mental health care.
• Evaluate and report on the performance of individual staff development.
• Participate in community education activities, supervise departmental training activities.
• Prepare reports.
• Interpret and make presentations to agencies, community organizations, and private citizens on crime and delinquency problems, methods of rehabilitation, and objectives of the courts and the department.
• Represent the Probation Department as required in formal and informal meetings, conferences, and oral and written communications.
• Perform a variety of special assignments, prepare complex analytical and statistical reports in any of several areas of human resource planning, as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Recruitment Timeline:

Final Filing Date: Friday, September 26, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: September 29 - October 3, 2025

In-Person Civil Service Panel Interview: October 14 and/or 15, 2025

The Controller's Office is currently seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Payroll Personnel Coordinator IV.

The mission of the Controller's Office is to promote the County's operational effectiveness and ensure its financial transparency and integrity by providing quality accounting, audit, and financial reporting services.

The Controller's Office maintains the County’s financial systems and records, and prepares independently audited, award-winning annual financial reports that disclose the financial condition of the County to the public. We are staffed with 51 full-time accounting, audit, and information systems professionals. The office also calculates annual property tax bill amounts, distributes taxes collected to local government agencies, performs internal audits of the County’s operations, and provides payroll services for the County's workforce.

Under general supervision, provides technical and specialized payroll and/or personnel-related support to a large and complex County department and/or division(s) or perform payroll and/or personnel-related functions at a Countywide level with responsibilities for reviewing, correcting and instructing the work of other Coordinators; coordinate human resources, payroll and/or timekeeping processes; maintain personnel-related records; provide information to management and employees regarding payroll and personnel-related matters; and perform related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Payroll/Personnel Coordinator IV is the lead or specialist level class in the Payroll/Personnel Coordinator series. This level is distinguished from the Payroll/Personnel Coordinator III in that the former is assigned to larger County departments with 24/7 operations, various locations, programs, and shifts in the Controller's Office. At this level, work requires the analysis of unusual circumstances, understanding and proper application of complex and multiple labor contract provisions and assessing a variety of approaches to finding solutions. Actions to be taken or responses to be made differ in such things as the source of information, the kind of transaction or scenario, the type of employee, and his/her eligibility for labor contract provisions. Positions at the Controller's Office provide lead, guidance, and instructions to other departmental Coordinators.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in Human Resources and the Payroll System (Workday) and the timekeeping system (Infor Workforce Management aka ATKS).

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

• Perform technical and specialized office support work, relating specifically to payroll and personnel, which requires the use of independent judgment and the application of technical skills.
• Generate, review, and interpret a variety of automated reports on a routine basis to identify and resolve payroll and personnel change errors and discrepancies; researches and analyzes discrepancies and processes appropriate corrections. Some positions are assigned to perform audits and corrections of countywide payroll and personnel data.
• Answer inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Under the direction of Human Resources or the Controller's Office, may assist other departmental staff with payroll/personnel processing and procedures.
• Process time reporting forms, verify information and calculations, specific payroll rates related to such items as holiday, overtime, off-shift, and predetermined premium rates, and monitor leave and compensatory time totals.
• Coordinate and execute employee onboarding and off-boarding in conjunction with supervisors and the Human Resources Department; process paperwork required for new employees; provide employees guidance on how to navigate through available onboarding resources.
• Interpret, explain, and comply with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, regulations, and confer with Human Resources and/or Controller's Office as needed.
• Review and process retroactive pay, pay inputs, etc.; research and assemble information from a variety of sources, and make associated arithmetic and/or statistical calculations.
• Assist with processing SDI and Workers Compensation payroll adjustments and work with HR as needed to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies, if any.
• Regularly generate and analyze audit reports related to time entry, job, and compensation changes to ensure accurate entry and completion of tasks by various department staff; identify and correct errors; notify individual employees of corrections or action needed, and elevate communications to a supervisor as appropriate.
• Run reports as requested by management.
• Organize and maintain various files, including those related to personnel matters.
• Enter and retrieve data using the County's HR/Payroll system, Workday, and review reports for accuracy and make corrections as required.
• Assist employees, supervisors, and managers with payroll, timecard, and personnel-related inquiries, and in interpreting and applying payroll, retirement, and benefit laws, rules, regulations, bargaining unit contracts, policies, procedures, resolve problems, and recommend solutions.
• Responds to salary verification requests.
• Research record-keeping issues, including sick leave, vacation, or non-contract balances, and perform appropriate action as needed.
• Interpret, explain, and comply with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: September 29 - October 3, 2025

Civil Service Panel Interview: October 16 and/or 17, 2025

The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division of San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Supervising Mental Health Clinician, to supervise and coordinate the professional work of mental health professionals, paraprofessionals and interns in a geographic or service unit and participate in program planning, administration and evaluation; and provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and therapeutic services to children and their families within the Prenatal to Three Specialty Team.

The current vacancy is in the Mental Health Youth Services, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Prenatal to Three Program.

Prenatal to Three The Pre-Natal to Three (Pre-3) Program provides specialized mental health services for pregnant women, new caregivers, and children ages 0–5 who meet medical necessity criteria for Specialty Mental Health Services. The program is rooted in a trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework, recognizing the critical importance of the earliest years of life in shaping long-term health and development.

Pre-3 clinicians deliver direct mental health treatment and case management while also supporting the parent-child relationship through dyadic and family-based approaches. The program partners closely with Children and Family Services, San Mateo Medical Center, Family Health, and community providers to ensure comprehensive care for families navigating complex needs. Collaboration extends to interagency efforts such as the Keller Center and Child Welfare Team, strengthening coordinated systems of support for vulnerable young children and their caregivers.

By addressing perinatal mental health, early childhood trauma, and family stressors, the Pre-3 Program plays a vital role in promoting resilience, preventing deeper system involvement, and improving long-term outcomes for infants, young children, and their families.

The Supervising Mental Health Clinician will oversee a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical outpatient services to children and their families. The team may include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and peer support specialists (family partners). The clinical team may also include master and doctoral level interns/trainees and psychiatric residents.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of trauma informed system of care principles and general services.
• Knowledge of program management techniques, system of care principles, and practices.
• Demonstrated expertise and skill in clinical work with infants, young children and families, young children with serious emotional disturbances.
• Experience providing clinical services for clients with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance use.
• Ability to provide clinical case management to support the team, as needed.
• Experience working with clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds and conducting outreach to underserved communities from a trauma-informed perspective.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice modalities, e.g. Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Treatment, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Parent Child Interaction Training, etc.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal and Medicare regulations and managed mental health care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills.
• Strong supervisory/leadership skills which demonstrate an ability to direct and motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborative skills and the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with consumers, families, professionals and the public; including collaborative community engagement to plan and implement needed services.
• Ability to make sound decisions and manage crises based on the exercise of judgment and the consideration of all available information.

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

• Function as the Unit Supervisor, and plan, assign, train, and supervise the work of a group of inter-disciplinary mental health professionals and interns.
• Plan, implement and coordinate all unit related activity.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings to formulate overall program plans and review ongoing operations.
• Establish and maintain program procedures which are consistent with federal, state and local laws governing mental health services.
• Monitor and consult with contract providers to ensure compliance with services requested by the County and to help determine jointly beneficial solutions to problem areas.
• Maintain unit records and collect statistical data for routine, evaluative and research purposes.
• Lead clinical meetings for cooperative planning of treatment and accountable case disposition.
• Facilitate development of training program for staff and interns.
• On occasion, the Unit Supervisor will conduct therapy for individuals, couples and families; and make diagnoses.
• When appropriate, conduct case management functions.
• Maintain patient/client case documentation adhering to state and division policy and procedures.
• Provide crisis consultation, support and triaging for clinicians and their clients
• Screen for new clients and their families.
• As needed, act as liaison for clients hospitalized.
• Provide guidance and support to clinicians in discharge planning, follow-up care, and triaging to clients and family members.
• Provide both client-centered and program-centered consultation to external agencies, institutions and individuals.
• Provide community education and information to external agencies, institutions and individuals.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a current California license in at least one of the following: Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapy.

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 Master's degree in a mental health specialty, such as social work, nursing, or clinical counseling and two years of professional post-graduate experience in a mental health setting.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025, by 11:59PM PST

Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025

Panel/Departmental Interviews: Week of October 20, 2025

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of 
Deputy County Executive - Unclassified

 

 

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.

1. Resume.
2. Cover Letter that is no more than 3-pages long and addresses the following questions:
   • What aspects of your background and experience make you the right person to serve as Deputy County Executive?
   • What you see as the most pressing challenge facing the County of San Mateo today, and how would you address them in this role.

Resumes and cover letters submitted via email will not be accepted. 

The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 

Recruitment Timeline

Final Filing Date: October 2, 2025, by 5:00PM PST
Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025
Panel Interviews (In-person): Week of October 27, 2025

Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of November 3, 2025
 

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 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 in order 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.

If you have questions regarding this position, please send an email to both Chet Overstreet (coverstreet@smcgov.org) and Lisa Yapching (lyapching@smcgov.org).
 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. 
We seek 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 currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of 
Assistant County Executive - Unclassified

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

Application/Examination:

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.

1. Resume.
2. Cover letter that is no more than 3 pages long and includes the following (in this order):
   • A summary of what makes you the right leader to represent this county and its community at this moment in time.
   • A description of your executive and innovative leadership experience and what you consider to be the most challenging issue that impact County government today.

Resumes and cover letters submitted via email will not be accepted. 

The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Final Filing Date: October 2, 2025, by 5:00PM PST
Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025
Panel Interviews (In-person): Week of October 27, 2025

Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of November 3, 2025
 

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 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 in order 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.

If you have questions regarding this position, please send an email to both Chet Overstreet (coverstreet@smcgov.org) and Lisa Yapching (lyapching@smcgov.org).
 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. 
We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. 
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on September 22, 2025 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be September 29, 2025.

The County's Sustainability Department seeks well qualified applicants for the position of Sustainability Specialist III – Commute Alternatives Program (CAP) on the Climate Resilience team.
  
The Climate Resilience Program works on community and government operations hazard mitigation and adaptation, implements water quality regulations, supports efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in county operations, and administers Shift, the County’s employee commute alternatives program.

The Sustainability Specialist III will lead efforts to reduce emissions from employee commute and help the County achieve its goal of carbon neutrality for operations by 2035. The CAP lead staff will:

• Empower people to walk, bike, carpool or take transit rather than drive alone.
• Manage daily operations of the CAP for our employees.
• Re-design and implement an integrated CAP for our employees.
• Share ideas of how we can change the way people make sustainable transportation decisions.

The ideal candidate has:

• Transportation expertise – knowledge of transportation demand management and demonstrated success in achieving sustained mode shift.
• Strong interpersonal skills – a natural marketer that easily connects with people and can build excitement about alternative transportation and sustainable growth.
• Diplomacy – experienced facilitator and problem solver who can take on projects with active, highly engaged program participants.
• Clear communication – both verbally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills – experienced in conducting research and analyzing data.
• Independence – can "hit the ground running" and work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility – able to change course quickly and effectively.
• Commute field experience – prior experience working with commuting programs or initiatives.
• Contract management – skilled in managing contracts to support program goals. 
• Equity – committed to ensuring transportation programs are inclusive and accessible to all.

About the Sustainability Department
Established in July 2014, the Sustainability Department is dedicated to enhancing the environmental resilience and sustainability of both the County’s operations and the wider community.

Our mission is to build innovative solutions that address today’s changing environment while solving for a sustainable future. Through our comprehensive programs, we lead efforts to combat and adapt to climate change, ensure access to clean energy, water, and air, and conserve resources through effective waste reduction strategies.

The duties of the Sustainability Specialist, may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Help develop the strategic vision and goals and manage daily operations for the CAP.
• Coordinate the evaluation of the current CAP and launch the re-designed program.
• Pro-actively develop relationships with County departments and regional and local transportation agencies and other partners.
• Develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy and oversee all customer service-related issues for the CAP.
• Identify Transportation Demand Management best practices to be incorporated into the CAP.
• Serve as a liaison to County departments and regional transportation planning initiatives and partnerships.
• Execute contracts, monitor budgets, and coordinate with contractors and County Departments on logistics of the CAP (enroll employees, resolve any issues regarding transit passes, etc.)
• Conduct commute surveys and analyze commute and emissions data.
• Coordinate and support outreach events.

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 three years of experience in the field of transportation planning or resource conservation which has included program analysis and coordination.

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, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The following are required to be submitted:

1. Regular online County Employment Application Form, including completion of the Supplemental Questionnaire.
2. Resume.
3. Cover letter expressing your interest in the position and how your education and/or experience qualify you for the position.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). 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. Applicants meeting 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
Final Filing Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Application Screening: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Panel Interviews: Monday, October 6, 2025