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Tri-City Mental Health Authority is looking for to fill one vacancy for the Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) for the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Department. The BHS will provide a variety of rehabilitative support services to clients to facilitate behavior modification, skill building, and self-care and safety in individual and/or group settings. 

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Develops, monitors, and evaluates client rehabilitative and case management goals and increases/decreases in targeted behavior according to client needs; monitors goal progress/regression.
   
• Provides individual, group, family, and collateral rehabilitative support services to facilitate behavior modification including skill building, needs assessment, self-care/safety, and coping strategies and techniques; may provide case management services in the office and in the field.
   
• Provides linkages, resources, and referrals to address basic needs and other barriers to wellness and recovery including food, housing, clothing, transportation, and other financial resources.
   
• Encourages and supports clients to fully engage in services; provides outreach and assists clients in addressing and overcoming barriers to treatment.
   
• Plans and facilitates and/or co-facilitates group sessions for clients and community members focused on skill building; tracks client attendance and follows-up with individual clients, as necessary.
   
• Provides advocacy for clients to ensure inclusion in all aspects of the community including socialization, employment, education, and housing to meet client needs.

The Town of Hillsborough is seeking highly motivated, positive, and people-oriented candidates for part-time per diem Communications Officer positions in the Police Department. Shift coverage is needed on daytime and overnight shifts. This position is only open to candidates with two or more years of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher in California in the previous five (5) years.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, receives and transmits routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic;

dispatches and coordinates police, fire, public works and other municipal staff and equipment via multi-frequency two-way radio; maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records, and radio logs; and does related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Communications Officer II

This classification has primary responsibility for staffing the Town’s public safety dispatch communication center. Under most circumstances, the training and experience for this position would occur by having prior experience working for another police department as a Communications Officer for a period of at least two years.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Officer II typically performs, but is not limited to, the duties noted below on a regular basis:

• Receives and handles incoming telephone and voice radio calls for police, fire, ambulance, and public works

• Secures and records information as to exact locations and circumstances using radio or other equipment to dispatch appropriate units to the emergency scene.

• Maintains radio contact with local units on assignment and directs and coordinates with staff from other agencies on a mutual-aid basis, as needed.

• Operates a multi-channel two-way radio, telephones, teletype, office equipment and software systems.

• Performs numerous duties simultaneously.

• Prioritizes calls for service as well as other work-related tasks such as assisting with schedule, monitoring email account or assisting with social media.

• Maintains radio logs and records other information as required.

• Maintains resource files for computer aided dispatch system.

• Serves as trainer to newly hired dispatchers on as needed basis.

• Assist with providing state-mandated training on relevant matters to other department staff, as directed.

• Oversees and performs work related to the warrant process.

• Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working condition

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

· Standard office methods and practices

Ability to:

• Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information, independently assessing and disseminating the information clearly to field units

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Speak in a clear and understandable voice, using good English and proper enunciation.
• Appropriately prioritize calls for service and related tasks.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information in a manner consistent with job functions.

• Represent the Town, the department, or the organizational unit effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, Town departments and the public.

• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Make process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
• Work in a safe manner, following Town safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Skill in:

• Learning the operation of radio equipment and related information systems.
• Operating the computer aided dispatch system effectively.
• Entering and retrieving data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the assigned work.

• Type at an acceptable level of speed and accuracy to perform the duties satisfactorily,
• Performing numerous tasks properly and simultaneously, with ease.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school

Graduation from or enrollment in a POST accredited Dispatch Academy.

Experience:
Two or more year(s) of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher in California in the past five years.

License or Certificate:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Physical Skills: Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; mobility to work in a typical office setting to use standard office equipment; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and maintain sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and radio; lift and carry 35 pound boxes, files, and materials.

Work Environment: Work in a standard dispatch center environment.

Ability to: Travel to different sites and locations; locations; drive safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; handle public information emergency situations.

The San Mateo Medical Center's Patient Financial Services Department is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Patient Services Supervisor - Hospital Billing and Follow Up.

The Patient Services Supervisor-Hospital Billing and Follow Up is responsible for:

• Supervising and managing A/R (accounts receivable) follow-up staff.
• Ensuring timely and effective insurance and patient account collections.
• Monitoring staff productivity, quality, and adherence to departmental goals.
• Providing training, coaching, and performance evaluations for team members.
• Assigning workloads and prioritizing accounts based on aging and payer guidelines.
• Ensuring timely follow-up on unpaid claims with insurance companies, government agencies, and patients.
• Reviewing and resolving complex billing issues, denials, and underpayments.
• Supervising and analyzing denial trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinating with coding, billing, and clinical departments to resolve claim issues and ensure accurate documentation and resubmission of denied claims.
• Preparing and reviewing A/R performance, aging, and productivity reports; tracking key performance indicators, such as Days in A/R, denial rate, and cash collection.
• Ensuring timely management of provider enrollment for Medicare and Medi-Cal payers.

This Full-Time, Regular vacancy is located in South San Francisco, and the successful hire will travel throughout the County for supervision meetings, etc.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in hospital billing and follow up functions; be able to plan, organize, prioritize and supervise the work of hospital follow up effectively; supervise staff conducting patient billing and follow up activities; work independently with minimal supervision using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures; maintain accurate records and files; organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines; communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and demonstrate experience working with diverse client groups and staff.

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:

• Supervise and direct patient services office support and business office support staff and activities.
• Plan, schedule and assign office support work in admitting, registration and program billing areas.
• Participate in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval.
• Train assigned staff in patient services office support, business office and County procedures and policies.
• Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees, and effectively recommend initial corrective actions and other personnel decisions.
• Provide input into the budget and goal setting processes.
• Research and compile information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of periodic and special reports.
• Provide information to the public or to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of policies, rules or procedures.
• Organize and maintain various patient intake, insurance billing or general files; type draft or finished materials from dictated tapes or brief instructions using a typewriter or word processor; proofread material as required.
• Develop, recommend and implement improved operating procedures, forms and work processes.
• Oversee and personally perform a variety of office administrative details such as ordering supplies, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date; operate standard office equipment.
• Perform complex, technical, difficult and/or specialized office support related to the patient services or business office area.
• Provide off hours support as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, review and evaluation and employee training and corrective action.
• Policies, procedures and medical terminology related to the organizational area to which assigned.
• Applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Business office management practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Business data processing principles and the use of word processing or computing equipment.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others.
• Train others in work procedures.
• Analyze and resolve office administrative problems.
• Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures.
• Organize, research and maintain patient and general files.
• Compose routine correspondence independently or from brief instructions.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Organize and prioritize work, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, computer terminal and centralized telephone equipment.

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:

• Four years of patient services assistant experience providing office support in a medical or clinic setting.

Application/Examination

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, 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 candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will 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. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, 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 httsp://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. A supplemental application form 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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Date for Filing: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:59PM PST
Application Screening: Thursday, April 2-7, 2026
Combined Civil Service/Department Interviews: Week of April 20, 2026

About the County

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

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

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

HR Contact: Debbie Kong (03162026) (Patient Services Supervisor E415)

San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Services Manager I -Nursing (CSM I) in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. This position has a leadership component and will be part of the Management leadership team, and report to the Medical Director. This CSM I Nursing Manager will provide clinical supervision, consultation and training to the Community Mental Health nurses who provide services to adult outpatient and field-based teams, throughout the County of San Mateo, BHRS.

The Clinical Services Manager I-Nursing manager will provide clinical supervision for the Community Mental Health nurses, participate in the overall management of division and inter-division nurse issues, train and provide orientation to a dedicated and experienced nursing team, develop clear and consistent policies and procedures for nursing practice at BHRS, for necessary standardization of practice, quality onboarding of new staff, continuous training, oversight of practice, and quality control. The CSM I Nursing will Co-Chair the Infection Control Committee (ICC).

The CSM I Nursing manager direct care role, will provide nursing support to outpatient teams, providing psychiatric assessments, clinical case management services, medication therapy and individual, group and family counseling. They will work with acute hospitals and community resources to coordinate clients' clinical care and recovery services.

This is a full-time 40-hour per week position. This position will have an office located at 2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas, but will travel throughout San Mateo County and out of the county.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing.
• A minimum of one-year experience in an outpatient community mental health setting.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with consumers, families, and contract providers.
• Skills and knowledge of principles and practices of supervision which includes development of medical/nursing policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate nursing services to ensure quality client care and conform to all prescribed standards.
• Ability to analyze nursing service delivery problems and develop recommendations and consult with executive management to resolve concerns.
• Experience training nursing staff and experience providing clinical supervision
• Knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practice including psychopharmacology and the medical issues associated with serious mental illness.
• Knowledge of the behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery.
• Experience in providing individual and group skill-based psychoeducation.
• Experience in the geriatric population and experience in collaborating with older adult services providers in the community.
• Great organization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work as a team member.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team as a direct service provider.
• Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

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:

• Co-lead the BHRS Infection Control Committee.
• Manage and provide practical support for the Medication Rooms located in clinical areas.
• Support laboratory resources for the clinical areas through contract management, staff scheduling and coordination of resources.
• Provide supervision to nursing staff.
• In collaboration with Medical Director and other BHRS Leadership will monitor adherence to medical/nursing policies, procedures and protocols and develop nursing policies, procedures and protocols as needed.
• Respond to client grievances, critical incident reports, and personnel matters.
• Set standards for high quality nursing practice at BHRS and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Recruit, hire, provide orientation, training and supervision to Community Mental Health Nurses providing services in outpatient/field-based settings.
• Work in collaboration with the administrative supervisors of the clinical teams in which the nurses are embedded to ensure appropriate coverage and client care.
• Provide direct clinical care to clients with Serious Mental Illness when needed for coverage of clinical areas including administration of psychiatric injectable medications at outpatient clinics, client’s homes or other community settings in or outside of the county.
• In collaboration with Psychiatry provide and support monitoring of anti-psychotic medications including clozapine) monitoring lab values, addressing critical results as needed, lead group medication appointments, and leading BHRS Performance Improvement Plans to ensure quality of care and health equity meeting measurement-based goals.
• Conduct psychiatric nursing admission assessments, develop care of plans with clients, and provide psychoeducation to clients with Serious Mental Illness and their families
• Participate/lead case conferences, complex case conferences and provide care coordination and collaboration with all members of the client’s treatment team, including partners in primary care, specialty care, private providers, Health Plan of San Mateo and Community based organizations (CBOs).
• Provide case management, linkage and referrals to programs and services to meet the client’s housing, financial and other psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate and participate in training, staff development, and professional growth activities.
• Observe, record, and report clinically significant changes in the client's condition.
• May travel to clients’ homes, board and care facilities and other community locations in and out of San Mateo County to provide clinical care as needed for coverage.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse (R.N.).

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 professional nursing experience in an accredited hospital or clinic, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience, unless otherwise specified below in the additional qualifications.

Knowledge of:

• Nurse Practice Act.
• Principles and practices of nursing and clinical systems, including safety and infection control practices.
• Principles and practices of community health care including current trends in research, treatment, prevention, education and related services.
• Principles and practices of program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles of budget preparation and monitoring.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
• State and other regulatory requirements for assigned unit or program.
• Emergency Medical Services Act (EMS), relevant EMS regulations and functions, and public safety/law enforcement organizations, if assigned to EMS.
• Principles and practices of public health, public health nursing, epidemiology, communicable disease control and prevention, emergency preparedness response and environmental health, if assigned to disease control and prevention and public health nursing programs.
• Non-profit public/private entities, community/faith-based organizations and related state and federal agencies, as well target population for assigned program, if assigned to public health nursing programs.
• Treatment and intervention practices for acute psychiatric population, if assigned to psychiatric nursing.
• Third-party reimbursement systems, revenue streams, and other principles relevant to the financial management of operating rooms, if assigned to perioperative nursing.

Skill/Ability to:

• Organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate nursing services that ensure quality patient care and conform to all prescribed standards.
• Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations, including private medical providers.
• Analyze service delivery problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Develop, evaluate and maintain accurate records; prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures and contracts.
• Communicate effectively with administrative, medical, professional, clinical and citizen groups.
• Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff, as appropriate.
• Conduct field public health investigations; administer immunizations, TB skin tests, and chemoprophylaxis; and perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic specimen, if assigned to disease control and prevention and public health nursing programs.
• Maintain medical stability of acute and chronic conditions in a 24/7, non-medical setting, if assigned to correctional health nursing.
• Lead multi-disciplinary patient care conferences, if assigned to psychiatric nursing.
• Provide unit management and support during evening, off hours and weekends, if assigned to administration and designated as nursing supervisor.
• Surgical scheduling systems, if assigned to medical-surgical nursing.

Application/Examination

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, 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 will consist of an 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 a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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 Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, March 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM
APPLICATION SCREENING: April 6, 2026
COMBINED PANEL/DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS: April 20, 2026

About the County

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

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

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

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

Analyst: Carolyn Burns (031626) (Clinical Services Manager I - Nursing - D144)

The Director, Fare & Revenue Programs is responsible for directing all fare related programs including fare strategy, media, systems, and administration and revenue accounting for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) and the San Mateo County 101 Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (EL) known collectively as the District. The Director ensures that approved fare initiatives are implemented effectively, operationally feasible, and financially sound.
This position provides strategic and operational oversight of fare systems and District revenue programs and ensures the cross-departmental coordination needed to implement policies, system changes, and operational requirements.
The Director, Fare & Revenue Programs reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The Director has 10 staff including the Manager of Fare Program Operations and the Manager of Revenue Management.

Essential Functions & Duties:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the District’s fare programs and revenue generating activities such as fare collections and real estate holdings, ensuring effective implementation of policies, systems, and programs.
• Advise executive leadership and cross functional partners on revenue policies and fare strategies, examining the potential impacts, implementation risks, and operational constraints associated with changes.
• Direct revenue management including fare revenue and fare media; participate in various internal and external policy settings boards, including Title VI compliance and reporting.
• Oversee revenue collection programs including accounting, auditing and financial reporting for all fare types for Caltrain, SamTrans, TA, and EL.
• Coordinate and guide the execution of fare initiatives approved by the Planning Department and Board, ensuring operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with agency objectives.
• Responsible for the SamTrans and Caltrain fare systems, infrastructure, and programs.
• Oversee revenue accounting, reconciliation, internal controls, and reporting across defined revenue streams, including fare media, real estate, and other District assets, ensuring accuracy, audit readiness, and data integrity.
• Oversee coordination with regional partners, including Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), to advance fare system initiatives and integrate with broader revenue strategies.
• Direct the development and continuous improvement of revenue and fare-related procedures, documentation, and audit processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and operational performance.
• Work cross-functionally with internal departments including Planning, Finance, and Communications to ensure successful execution of key projects for the Department.
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, train, coach, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

Examples of Essential Duties:
• Coordinate cross-departmental activities to implement fare programs, revenue initiatives, and policy changes approved by the Planning Department and Board of Directors.
• Oversee revenue reconciliation, accounting treatment, internal controls, and audit readiness across all revenue streams, including fares and real estate.
• Direct Fare Program Manager to lead planning, testing, and deployment of fare system upgrades, technology enhancements, and price adjustments in coordination with IT, Planning, and regional partners.
• Oversee the development of fare program strategies.
• Oversee revenue and ridership forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to support financial planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with Planning, Real Estate, and Finance to analyze ridership, fare, and other revenue data to inform projections, performance metrics, and policy recommendations.
• Ensure the integrity, maintenance, and operational reliability of fare collection systems and other revenue-related platforms, addressing discrepancies or failures promptly.
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate staff, supporting professional development, setting performance objectives, and promoting a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision: Works under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance.

San Mateo County Health - San Mateo Medical Center is accepting applications for Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant plans, oversees, coordinates, and monitors a significant accounting functional area; performs complex professional accounting work relative to either centralized and/or departmental County accounting procedures and records; and performs journal entries providing clear, concise, and adequate supporting documentation and calculations that are GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) compliant.

In general, incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision making associated with their work. Incumbents may identify and implement full accounting activities; utilize, modify, and develop mathematical models; initiate modifications to fiscal recordkeeping methodologies; make projections of revenues and expenditures, and participate in the budgeting process; and assist in representing their responsible areas in audits.

There is currently one regular, full-time vacancy located at the Disbursement department at the San Mateo Medical Center.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable process and ensuring that vendor invoices are reviewed, approved, and paid accurately and on time. They supervise the AP team, assign tasks, and help resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors or internal departments. The role also includes managing payment schedules, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls. In addition, the AP Leader supports month-end closing, reconciles accounts, prepares reports, and helps improve AP processes for better efficiency. The Disbursement department ensures that its financial transactions are conducted in compliance with County established internal controls, governmental regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The department plays a critical role in supporting decision-making processes by providing financial analysis and insights to San Mateo Medical Center and Health System leadership.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, finance, data analytics, statistics, or a closely related field
• Have 3-5 years of journey level accounting experience, preferably in healthcare, hospital or closely related settings
• Have knowledge and understanding of healthcare, hospital non-profit accounting
• Have excellent communication skills and have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with staff
• Have the ability to work independently, problem solve, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines
• Have the ability to solve complex business problems and provide recommendations that enable the organization to make timely and effective operations decisions
• Have strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Have strong skills with Microsoft Excel
• Have knowledge of GAAP

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.
• Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts; prepare trial balances and financial reports.
• Coordinate and calculate month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements.
• Compile and prepare financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedule; maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts.
• Review, analyze and adjust budgets for County funds.
• Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records, disbursing funds to various accounts and/or billings for reimbursement as required.
• Provide technical support to internal auditors and governmental program auditors.
• Apportion monies, including secured, unsecured, impounded, redeemed and other taxes.
• Review and claim for referral of tax, grant or other monies and prepare claims for reimbursement from various State or funding agencies and/or programs.
• 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.
• 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 obtain the required knowledge and skills 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.

NOTE: Successful completion of at least twelve verifiable semester units of college-level accounting coursework is required for Senior Accountant classification.

Knowledge of:

• 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.

Skill/Ability to:

• 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.

Application/Examination

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, 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 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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening: April 1 - April 6, 2026
Civil Service Panel/Departmental Interviews: Week of April 13, 2026

About the County

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

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity 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.

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.

HR Contact: Debbie Kong (0312026) (Senior Accountant-E009)

The County Executive’s Office is seeking a well-qualified Assistant County Chief Financial Officer (Assistant County CFO) to join a high-performing team of public finance professionals supporting the County of San Mateo’s fiscal stewardship and service delivery.

The Assistant County CFO, a new position, is being added to the County Executive’s Office to help shape the trajectory of finance for the County for the future.  This visionary leader will be expected to look at the County’s finances in their entirety now and in the years ahead.

This executive management role helps lead the Finance Department of the County Executive’s Office, which includes these four divisions: Budget and Performance, Procurement, Assessment and Appeals, and CEO Administration. 

Under general direction of the County Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant County CFO provides day-to-day oversight, integration, and coordination of assigned budget operations and will supervise and mentor staff. The position requires a high level of judgment and discretion within the legal and policy frameworks established by the CFO, the Board of Supervisors, and applicable state and federal laws.

In addition to the responsibilities of complex budget development and oversight, this position plays a key role in helping develop practical, yet creative solutions to modern government funding and cost pressures, identifying options that are implementable, transparent, and aligned with Board and County priorities.

This is a unique opportunity for a high-impact public finance leader to develop and test new methodologies and ideas combining innovative yet practical problem-solving, forward-looking fiscal leadership, and enterprise-minded approaches with fiscally disciplined stewardship.  We are looking for someone who can keep the County financially strong while helping departments navigate growing community needs, rising costs, and limited revenues by bringing fresh thinking, analytic rigor, and collaborative execution to budget solutions.

What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities)

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Fiscal Strategy, Sustainability & Decision Support

• Develop data-informed options to address funding gaps and cost pressures, including scenario planning and clear articulation of tradeoffs and impacts.
• Support strategies to strengthen fiscal sustainability, including evaluation of cost controls, cost recovery, service delivery alternatives, resource reallocation, and other legally permissible approaches to improve revenues and/or reduce expenditures.
• Monitor department expenditures and revenues; identify trends, risks, and mitigation options.
• Review, analyze, and report on pending state and federal legislation with significant fiscal impacts.

Budget Leadership & Performance Management

• Assist in planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the development and oversight of the County budget.
• Lead development and implementation of budget policies, calendars, tools, and processes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of performance-based/outcome-based budgeting approaches.
• Coordinate budget and fiscal activities with all County departments and special districts.

Organizational Improvement & Implementation

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness through process redesign, automation, continuous improvement, and improved financial/performance reporting.
• Partner with departments to move from recommendations to implementation, building shared ownership, accountability, and measurable results.
• Lead and participate in high-priority department and county-wide projects and system implementations.

Executive Communications & Representation

• Explain and interpret budget and financial policies, rules, and procedures.
• Represent the County CFO with the County Executive, Board of Supervisors, special districts, media, community, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Inform the County CFO regarding overall fiscal condition and emerging issues that could affect the County’s financial position.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a public finance leader who brings analytic rigor, creative thinking, and collaborative execution, and who can develop practical, transparent solutions aligned with Board and County priorities.

Ideal qualifications include:

• Strong public-sector finance fundamentals and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to think strategically while operating effectively at both enterprise and operational levels.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing new approaches to complex fiscal challenges in a public agency setting.
• Political astuteness and excellent judgment in a highly visible public environment.
• Ability to build trust quickly and establish effective partnerships using a participatory, collaborative style.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to persuasively convey fiscal strategy, options, and impacts to diverse audiences.
• Skill as a consensus builder who is firm, fair, and responsive
• Tactful leadership and strong facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with automated systems and advanced spreadsheet/analytics tools; experience supporting system/automation upgrades.
• Ability to evaluate operations across departments of varying size, complexity, and service models.
• An approachable manner and a sense of humor.

County of San Mateo: Fiscal Stewardship & Innovation

The County is in a period of financial transformation throughout our departments.  We are in the process of securing a new budget system and new Assessment Appeals system and will continue to upgrade our County-wide systems and processes to strengthen the oversight of our fiscal stewardship.  Our aim is to be one of the first adapters of new technology that will provide more in-depth information in our continued pursuit of data-driven approaches to demonstrate performance, enhance services, and improve transparency. 

San Mateo County maintains a strong credit rating and is among the few California counties with AAA bond issuer ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, supported by conservative debt and reserve policies and an aggressive approach to addressing unfunded pension and retiree health liabilities.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

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

• Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of fiscal, administrative, and managerial duties in a large, complex public agency, including one or more years in a senior-level administrative or management position.

Application and Examination

This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. 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 classified regular, probationary, extra-help or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

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

Depending on the number of applications, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. For that reason, not all applicants with the minimum qualifications are guaranteed to advance through selection process.  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 “Apply.” If you are not on the County's website, please apply at https://jobs.smcgov.org/.

Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, the following materials must be submitted:

• County of San Mateo Application Employment Form
• Cover Letter expressing your interest in the position and providing responses to the following Supplemental subject areas:

Supplemental Subject Areas:

Subject Area One: Government finance has become increasingly complex and challenging. For this position, we are looking for someone with visionary ideas for fiscal transformation who can develop creative solutions to current challenges, such as increasing community needs, rising costs, and limited revenues, while aligning with Board and County priorities.

Provide at least two examples of creative, “outside-the-box” fiscal solutions you have presented and implemented at your current or a recent employer.  One or both of your examples should relate to a current County of San Mateo priority or event.

In your response describe the issues you were trying to solve, how you implemented your ideas, and the result of the implementations. Please include the agencies where you implemented these ideas, your job titles, and your primary responsibilities.

Subject Area Two: Considering the description of the idea candidate and the core competencies listed in the job announcement, which three characteristics do you believe best align with your background and prepare you for this position? For each of the three qualifications selected:

a. Briefly describe one specific example of how you applied it in practice.

b. Explain your specific role and the results achieved.

c. Reference the position or job in which the experience was gained.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

• Recruitment Opens: March 13, 2026
• Final Filing Date: April 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
• Application Screening: April 8 – 20, 2026
• Panel/Departmental Interviews: April 29 and/or 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, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

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

Analyst: Chet Overstreet – 03132026 (Assistant County Chief Financial Officer – D238)

Application filing deadline Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately

Interviews- TBD

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Inspector facilitates compliance with City Municipal codes, ordinances, California Codes, conditions of approval and resolutions relating to public nuisances, planning, zoning, construction, business licensing, animal control and other associated disciplines. Works collaboratively with other City Divisions and Agencies and actively participates as a member of the Code Enforcement Task Force. Tracks, updates and maintains investigations, complaint information and official records. Attends training to maintain or achieve Code Enforcement Officer Certification. Performs related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Investigate reported or suspected violations of City or California codes, and implement enforcement activities to gain compliance. Issue written notices and warnings, and criminal citations. Educate the public regarding code requirements. Conduct field inspections, gather-supporting evidence, maintain case files (both computer and hard files) and, as necessary, prepare investigation reports regarding violations. May assist in preparing and presenting information to the Planning Commission, City Council, Administrative Hearing Board and courts of law. Participate in and often coordinate joint code enforcement activities with other agencies. Speak before neighborhood and civic groups about the Code Enforcement Program and work closely with such groups to solve neighborhood problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Basic code enforcement and investigation techniques; common California Codes relating to property maintenance, municipal codes, ordinances and resolutions related to public nuisances, planning and zoning. Effective and efficient techniques of public education, field inspections for code compliance, gathering and analyzing evidence and data, and preparing and presenting reports.

Ability to: Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, policies and other documents associated with enforcement duties. Maintain a positive attitude and work as a highly effective team member of the Code Enforcement Program, Economic and Community Development Department and the Code Enforcement Task Force. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Prepare and make verbal presentations to small and large groups, the Administrative Hearing Board and other official bodies. Prepare factually clear, concise and complete written reports and correspondence. Exercise good customer service skills with the public, outside agencies and staff. Interact tactfully to gain voluntary compliance with City codes. Identify code violations and exercise proper judgment in determining the degree of compliance with various laws and determine appropriate course of action. Assist City staff with interpretation and application of the codes used. Coordinate enforcement and inspection functions with other City departments. Competently use a desktop computer with a main program base such as Office 2010, to record, organize, and monitor all code enforcement activities. Follow established work procedures and practices, including adherence to sound safety practices. Drive a vehicle. Work under stressful and uncomfortable, cold, foggy and rainy climatic conditions. Perform inspections on substandard or unsafe properties, which may require climbing, crawling, kneeling, and bending. Interview witnesses and violators in a highly effective and professional manner. Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Possession of an AA degree in a related field. Additional education and training in writing, public speaking and areas related to code enforcement are desirable.

Experience: A minimum of one year of full-time, relevant public contact experience, with occasional public speaking, requiring problem solving and/or field investigation in code enforcement, law enforcement, investigations, or a comparable field that would provide the requisite knowledge needed to succeed in this position. Experience in the enforcement of municipal, planning and zoning codes and working with building or planning permits at a public or private agency is desirable.

Certifications: Possess, or obtain within 12 months from hire date, current certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO); or certification as a Housing Inspector from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO- through the American Association of Code Enforcement). Certification under Penal Code 832 Module A (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) or similar police training is desirable.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

City of Belmont is hiring for the position of Administrative Services Director to lead our Human Resources and Information Technology teams. 

If you have strong skills in empowering people, advancing innovation and supporting staff - Team Belmont, we invite you to apply for this great opportunity!

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

First Review of Applications: February 17, 2026

First Round Interviews (Virtual): February 18-20, 2026

City Manager Interview: February 24, 2026

*Dates may be subject to change    

The Position

Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Administrative Services Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the City’s Human Resources and Information Technology Divisions.

The Director plays a critical role in shaping Belmont’s organizational future—championing initiatives that build workforce capability, strengthen digital infrastructure, and advance a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation.

To ensure continued excellence, the City is implementing a strategic, holistic approach to organizational development grounded in four key pillars:

• Culture
• Capability
• Leadership
• Engagement

These pillars guide Belmont’s efforts to strengthen workforce resilience, develop future leaders, and maintain its tradition of service excellence.

The Team

The Administrative Services Department has 8 FTE's - (1) Administrative Services Director, (2) IT Business System Analysts, (1) GIS Coordinator, (1) IT Manager, (1) Principal Management Analyst (HR Manager), (1) HR Management Analyst II and (1) Administrative Assistant.

For more information about the opportunity, please review the attached brochure for this position!

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Facilities & Equipment Superintendent, this position performs all types of concrete work at District facilities as required.  May perform other duties as assigned within the Streets and Grounds Department, thus, will include working with the Laborers and Bridge Carpenter.
 

Essential Responsibilities

• Constructs and installs formwork
• Mixes, places and finishes concrete
• Cements stucco and plaster
• Operates mechanical finishers, grinding machines and trawling machines
• Applies asphalt paving
• 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