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The City of San Mateo is currently taking applications for the position of Dispatcher. Being a police dispatcher is an exciting career opportunity for those who thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments. As the critical link between the public and law enforcement, dispatchers play a vital role in ensuring community safety by coordinating emergency responses and providing essential support to officers in the field. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives every day while developing valuable skills in communication, multitasking, and problem-solving. If you are looking for a rewarding career that challenges you to stay calm under pressure and be a part of a dedicated team, consider becoming a police dispatcher.

 

This is a continuous recruitment. Applicants are added to the employment list if they meet the minimum qualifications. 

The County of Marin is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking professional with strong facilitation and administration skills to manage and lead an organization with critical capital requirements in an engaged and active community. This opportunity to lead the Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District is a unique opportunity to guide a critical public service organization that protects communities, enhances watershed health, and advances long-term climate resilience.

The General Manager will oversee district operations, capital programs, and strategic initiatives while working collaboratively with County leadership, elected officials, partner agencies, and the community. This role is ideal for an experienced public sector leader passionate about environmental stewardship, flood risk reduction, and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions that benefit Marin County residents today and into the future. Effective communication skills, transparency, and responsiveness will be critical for the new General Manager as the Flood District advances in meeting its operational and administrative needs.

Read the recruitment brochure (Download PDF reader) for more information about this exceptional career opportunity, including required qualifications and how to apply. 

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About the Department

The San Mateo County San Mateo County Emergency Management (SMC EM) is not your typical government agency. We operate more like a startup within the public sector – building innovative programs, forging cross-sector partnerships, and redefining what modern emergency management looks like for a county of 775,000 residents across 20 cities and 18 unincorporated areas.

Our mission is to advance community resilience through a proactive and comprehensive approach to emergency management, involving the whole community in every phase of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

To learn more about SMC EM, visit: https://www.smcgov.org/dem

 

About the Role

This is not a desk job. This is not a new position we are trying to figure out. And this is not a role where you sit behind a screen waiting for the next alert to go out.

For over a year, SMC EM has been deliberately building a countywide Alert and Warning (A&W) program that brings coherence, consistency, and credibility to how San Mateo County communicates with the public before, during, and after emergencies. We have developed training curricula, created frameworks, established partnerships, and advanced the conversation across the Operational Area. Now we need someone to carry that work forward – externally.

The Alert and Warning Coordinator is fundamentally an external-facing role. There are 32 agencies within the San Mateo County Operational Area that hold alerting authority and sending rights. Each has its own protocols, staffing models, and levels of experience with alert and warning systems. Your job is to be the connective tissue—socializing our approach to A&W with operational area partners, building alignment across jurisdictions, and ensuring that when an alert goes out in this county, it is timely, accurate, actionable, and drives protective action.

You will brief city councils, law and fire chiefs with equal confidence. You will sit with an Incident Commander during a fast-moving wildfire and translate urgency into a message that saves lives. You will train authorized users on alerting platforms and hold the line on quality when others want to cut corners. And you will do all of this while representing a department that is changing the culture of emergency management in one of the most complex operational areas in the state.

 

What This Role Actually Involves

Partnership and Coordination (Primary Focus)

• Serve as the primary liaison to the 32 agencies across the Operational Area on all matters related to alert and warning, building relationships and driving alignment toward consistent A&W practices countywide.
• Brief alert and warning programs, standards, and best practices to diverse audiences—from city councils and boards of supervisors to law and fire chiefs, emergency managers, and community organizations—adapting your message for each.
• Coordinate monthly and recurring touchpoints with Operational Area partners to advance shared A&W goals, identify gaps, and troubleshoot challenges collaboratively.
• Represent SMC EM at stakeholder meetings, advisory committees, work groups, tabling events, and public-facing engagements at all levels of government.
• Facilitate training seminars and hands-on workshops for authorized users across jurisdictions on alerting platforms, protocols, and message crafting.

 

Alert Crafting and Operational Readiness

• Develop, review, and issue emergency alerts that drive protective action – messages that are clear, accurate, geographically targeted, accessible across languages, and calibrated to the threat. This includes understanding what makes an alert effective, not just how to press “send.”
• Maintain fluency across multiple alerting platforms including IPAWS, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), the Emergency Alert System (EAS), mass notification systems, and reverse 9-1-1.
• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation, maintaining 24-hour readiness and responding to the field or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies or disasters.
• Conduct regular testing and evaluation of A&W systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and interoperability across jurisdictions.
• Participate in after-action reviews and improvement planning to refine protocols based on lessons learned from exercises and real-world incidents.

 

Program Development and Standards

• Advance the County’s A&W program by developing and refining emergency notification standards, protocols, templates, and processes that serve as a model for the Operational Area.
• Assess existing community alert and warning programs for effectiveness, identify service gaps, and recommend evidence-based improvements – incorporating research on protective action decision-making, message design, and crisis communications.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure A&W system integration and interoperability, including IPAWS compliance and alignment with emerging federal guidance.
• Manage vendor services and contracts related to alerting platforms and notification systems.
• Review and update Operational Area alert and warning plans on a regular basis.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentation decks, and other professional documents as needed.

 

Who We Are Looking For

The right person for this role is not just technically proficient in alerting systems – they understand the weight of what an alert means and the responsibility that comes with it. They know that a poorly crafted message can erode public trust, cause unnecessary panic, or worse, fail to prompt the protective action that saves lives.

We are looking for someone who combines operational skill with judgment, presence, and the relational ability to be credible across a complex Operational Area.

 

Mindset and Character

• Growth mindset. You are insatiably curious, always learning, and never satisfied with “the way we’ve always done it.”
• Willingness to ask for help when uncertain and to verify information before acting. In this work, getting it right matters more than getting it fast.
• Thrives under pressure. You can pivot, adapt, verify, and make sound decisions in rapidly evolving, high-consequence situations.
• Comfort with ambiguity. Emergency management rarely offers a clear playbook. You can operate effectively when the situation is messy, the information is incomplete, and the stakes are high.
• Integrity and courage. If you believe an alert is inaccurate or could cause harm, you speak up – even when it’s uncomfortable.

 

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong knowledge of IPAWS protocols and the broader alert and warning ecosystem, including WEA, EAS, and mass notification platforms.
• Demonstrated fluency using alerting platforms—not just awareness of them, but hands-on operational experience issuing, testing, or managing alerts.
• Understanding what makes an effective emergency alert: message design principles, protective action messaging, audience considerations, and the science behind how people receive and act on warnings.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations governing public alerts and emergency communications.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders including elected officials, public safety leaders, community organizations and adapting communications to the audience.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience with reports, briefings, proposals, and professional presentations.
• Familiarity with the five Emergency Management Sections (Management, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin) and the Incident Command System.
• Completion of ICS Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800, or ability to complete within first 90 days.
• Completion of IS-247.C (IPAWS for Alert Originators) and IS-248 (IPAWS for the American Public), or ability to complete within first 90 days.
• A valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to work across a wide variety of settings (field, office, EOC) and disciplines (law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical personnel).

 

Preferred but Not Required

• Master’s degree in emergency management, public administration, public affairs, crisis communication, homeland security, or a related field.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or within a complex multi-agency operational environment.
• Knowledge of information technology related to emergency management, including radio communication systems and interoperability standards.
• Experience with grant writing, program budgeting, or contract management related to emergency communication systems.

 

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Education: Bachelors and Masters (preferred) degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, public administration, communications, homeland security, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience in alert and warning operations, emergency communications, or emergency/disaster planning and management in a public, military, or private organization.

 

Application/Examination

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit the following materials via email:

• Resume
• Cover letter with responses to the Supplemental Questions below (maximum 2 pages)

Supplemental Questions

1. Describe your hands-on experience with alert and warning systems and platforms. What role did you play in developing, issuing, or managing alerts and what did you learn about what makes an alert effective at driving protective action?
2. This role requires building alignment across 32 agencies with different levels of A&W experience and capacity. Describe a time you had to bring multiple organizations or stakeholders together around a shared standard or practice. What was your approach, and what did you learn?
3. Tell us about a time when you identified that information being communicated during an emergency or high-pressure situation was inaccurate or incomplete. What immediate steps did you take, and what did you put in place to prevent it from happening again?

Please include “SMC EM Coordinator – Alert & Warning - Unclassified” in the subject line of your email submission. Submit required materials electronically to:

Rick Reed, SMC EM Coordinator

Email: rreed1@smcgov.org

 

Important: APPLY IMMEDIATELY. Application materials will be reviewed as received, and qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. This posting is open on a continuous basis and a selection may be made at any time. Submissions that do not include all required elements will not be considered. Application materials are only accepted via email.

 

About San Mateo County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California, serving 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.

 

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

 

Chet Overstreet, Analyst (03032026) (Q002)

The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Lateral Candidates Only!

This is continuous recruitment.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, a Lateral Candidate must have:

a)  Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate written exam certificate with a preferred T-score of 52 or above. Possession of a California Post Course Certificate (as noted above) of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process.

AND

b)  Currently employed or previously employed within the last 12 months with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process.

Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and have submitted the required documentation, will be added to the employment list. Please email them to joinsmd@cityofsanmateo.org.

Failure to attach and/or submit your certificate, your application will not move forward in the process.

The Position: Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work; participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs and do related police work as assigned. Duties and hours will vary with assignments.

The Department:  Consists of a diverse and outstanding group of men and women who have dedicated themselves to public service. Our staff is devoted to protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo professionally, while providing outstanding customer service.  The department is dedicated to providing creative and long-term solutions to ongoing issues that may arise from time to time.

JOIN US IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE SEBASTOPOL COMMUNITY!

THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL IS NOW SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED

PLANNING DIRECTOR

Salary: $136,032 - $165,318 Annually

             $11,336 - $13,777 Monthly

Plus a great benefits package

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a dynamic, professional leader who is a collaborative problem-solver to serve as the next Planning Director. The Planning Director will direct, oversee, and materially participate in the work of the City’s Planning Department, including current and long-range planning, maintenance of the General Plan, Housing Element, and zoning codes, and review of proposals for construction and development within the City of Sebastopol. The selected candidate will coordinate activities, permits, and projects with other City departments. In addition to reviewing and preparing recommendations to the Planning Commission on development proposals, and serve as the official secretary and officer of the Planning Commission.

The Planning Director performs professional planning duties in the fields of long-range planning, current planning, and building permitting, including a variety of diverse professional planning assignments. The incumbent will oversee technical reviews and evaluations of land use and permit applications, handle the most complex customer service issues, environmental impact documents, and construction projects, and provide supervision or lead direction to professional and support staff. The director will ensure compliance with all aspects of the City’s General Plan and related ordinances and laws, and perform related work as assigned.

The Planning Director will demonstrate cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

This position is exempt from the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is an “at will” classification serving at the pleasure of and receiving administrative direction from the City Manager.

For more information about this great opportunity, please view the brochure or job description below. 

The Superior Court of California in San Mateo County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Senior Accountant – Exempt.

 

Under direction the Senior Accountant plans, oversees, coordinates, and monitors a significant accounting functional area in the Court’s Finance Office.  The Senior Accountant may assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of accounting professional and support staff and will perform complex professional accounting work. 

 

The Senior Accountant is either the supervisory and/or the advanced specialist level in the professional accountant series. 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 systems, initiate modifications to fiscal recordkeeping systems, make projections of revenues and expenditures, and participate in the budgeting process.  Senior Accountants model a culture of transparency, accuracy, and clarity in all matters of the Court.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with staff in the Superior Court and County Departments, and with external stakeholders.
• Experience in day-to-day governmental accounting and reporting. 
• Experience supervising fiscal staff.
• Experience with project management.
• The ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• The ability to work independently, problem solve, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.

 

Examples Of Duties

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

• Provide direction, supervision, training, and work review to and evaluation of assigned professional and fiscal support staff on a project or ongoing basis.
• Provide input into staff selection decisions and disciplinary matters.
• Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts and 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 schedules and maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts.
• Review, analyze, and adjust budgets for Court 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 and prepare budgetary appropriation transfers and supplemental budgets.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures and upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education Requirement:

This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework. 

 

Experience and Education:

In addition to the required 12 semester units of college level accounting coursework, any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities 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. 

 

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 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 relationships.

 

Application/Examination

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

 

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a writing exercise or brief accounting exam given before the interview.

 

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

 

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

 

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. 

 

Recruitment Schedule (Tentative)

Final Filing Date: June 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening: June 16-18, 2026

Combined Civil Service and Departmental Panel Interviews: July 7 and/or 8, 2026

 

About San Mateo County 
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
    
The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The Court seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

 

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

 

Note: The Human Resources Department of the County of San Mateo is conducting this recruitment on behalf of the Superior Court.   This position is with the Superior Court of California in San Mateo County. 

 

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (05232026) (Court Senior Accountant - Exempt – X003)

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking a dependable and skilled Court Utility / Maintenance Worker to support daily court operations through general maintenance, repair, custodial coverage, and logistical services. This position performs a wide range of semi-skilled and skilled tasks essential to maintaining well-cared for and professional court facilities.

 

Why join the San Mateo County Superior Court?

This is an opportunity to play a vital behind-the-scenes role supporting the administration of justice. Court Utility / Maintenance Workers are vital to ensure court facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for judicial officers, staff, justice partners, and the public.

 

The Court Utility / Maintenance Worker performs a broad range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, custodial, and logistical services in support of court facilities. Incumbents work independently on routine assignments and under general supervision on complex or unusual tasks, exercising sound judgment and professionalism in an active court environment.

 

The work differs from higher-level trades classifications in that the work is generalist in nature and does not require journeyman-level certification. It differs from custodial-only classifications by requiring maintenance, repair, carpentry, and equipment support skills.

 

Examples Of Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform painting, furniture repair, minor carpentry, and wood restoration
• Repair and replace window coverings, fixtures, and building hardware
• Conduct basic appliance, equipment, and minor electrical repairs
• Perform minor workstation upgrades and repairs
• Assemble, move, and reconfigure furniture and equipment
• Provide occasional custodial coverage on an as-needed basis, not as a primary function of the classification, including restrooms, offices, and public areas
• Deliver paper, supplies, furniture, and water gallons throughout court facilities
• Stock, inventory, and assist with ordering supplies and materials
• Assist departments, court staff, and operations as required
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and light equipment
• Follow established safety procedures and court protocols
• Perform other facilities related duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• General building maintenance and repair practices
• Painting materials, techniques, and surface preparation
• Basic carpentry and furniture repair
• Safe use and care of tools and equipment
• Workplace safety standards and procedures

 

Ability to:

• Perform physical labor safely, including lifting, moving, and standing for extended periods
• Read and follow work orders, instructions, and safety guidelines
• Work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
• Communicate effectively and professionally with court staff and the public
• Maintain discretion and professionalism in a court environment

 

Experience:

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, custodial services, or a related field
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required

 

Special Conditions

• Work may involve physical exertion, including lifting 50 pounds or less.
• Position is Non-Exempt (FLSA)

 

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply.  Current employees of the Superior Court of California in the County of San Mateo with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).

 

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 who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please apply at https://jobs.smcgov.org/.

 

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: June 5, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: June 10-11, 2026
Combined Civil Service and Departmental Panel Interview: June 25-26, 2026

 

About San Mateo County 
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
   
The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The Court seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

 

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

 

 

Note: The Human Resources Department of the County of San Mateo is conducting this recruitment on behalf of the Superior Court.   This position is with the Superior Court of California in San Mateo County. 

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (05232026) (Court Utility / Maintenance Worker – County Utility Worker II)

Are you skilled in public budgeting and financial planning? Do you thrive in roles where your analysis shapes multimillion-dollar decisions? The County Executive’s Office is seeking a Management Analyst to join the Office of Budget, Policy & Performance — a team at the core of the County’s budgetary operations and strategic planning.

 

This is more than a budget job — it's an opportunity to build technical expertise, lead high-impact projects, and work closely with County leadership. The position is open to both external candidates as a Limited Term position and current County employees through a Work-Out-of-Class assignment (up to 18 months).

 

This is a Limited-Term position. Limited-term positions are full-time, fully benefited, temporary positions.  The current position is funded for up to 18 months and could extend longer depending on the department’s needs.  Limited Term employees receive medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan (401-A).  

 

Information for current County employees: Current and regular County of San Mateo employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor is your department obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.

 

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

 

ABOUT THE UNIT

The Budget, Policy & Performance (BPP) unit manages the County’s $5 billion budget, oversees performance reporting, coordinates fiscal policy, and leads strategic initiatives across departments. Analysts are deeply involved in building the County’s operating and capital budgets from the ground up, gathering data, consulting with departments, evaluating requests, and helping shape budget strategy.

 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

This position provides substantial exposure to the highest levels of County decision-making. Analysts who succeed in this role often advance to leadership roles in budget offices, department finance teams, and policy units. Additional opportunities include:

• Leadership training and mentorship programs.
• Rotations through special project areas.
• Involvement in high-profile fiscal strategy and transformation efforts.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget Development and Creation

• Collaborate with assigned departments to build detailed annual and mid-cycle operating and capital budgets.
• Provide departments with guidance on budget assumptions, salary and benefits projections, and cost containment strategies.
• Analyze revenue forecasts, expenditure plans, and fund balances to ensure accurate, balanced budgets.
• Draft budget documents, schedules, narrative justifications, and presentations for leadership and the Board of Supervisors.
• Monitor departmental compliance with budget policy, timelines, and reporting standards.
• Support the County’s transition to enhanced or new budget platforms and tools.

 

Fiscal Policy and System Support

• Lead or contribute to major budget system administration efforts, including testing, implementation, training, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency of budget data across departments using a variety of systems and Excel-based tools.
• Use financial models and data visualization to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.

 

Strategic and Analytical Work

• Evaluate fiscal implications of department proposals and develop funding recommendations.
• Produce reports, dashboards, and decision packages that support executive decision-making.
• Support capital planning, resource allocation, and long-term financial forecasting.
• Conceive of and execute analytical projects for County Executives and the Board of Supervisors.

 

Performance and Project Management

• Track program and policy performance across departments to ensure alignment with fiscal priorities.
• Coordinate and manage special projects, including the Children, Youth & Family Budget, Youth Commission, Lean improvement initiatives, and Measure K funding allocations.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to implement policy and funding strategies.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has direct experience in public budget development and preparation, including salary projections, multi-year forecasting, and funding analysis, finance, and/or accounting or an interest in and aptitude for these types of work.
• Understands financial systems and tools and can apply them to drive clarity and efficiency.
• Is a strong communicator who can translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Seeks to grow into leadership roles in finance, operations, or public administration.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

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

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, finance, political science, or related field plus three years of analyst experience; OR
• A master’s degree in the same fields plus one year of analyst experience; OR
• Five years of progressively responsible analyst experience in a public or nonprofit agency.

 

Knowledge of

• Public budgeting and financial management processes in government.
• Financial reporting, cost accounting, and multi-year forecasting.
• ERP or similar systems, Excel modeling, and data presentation tools.
• Local government operations and interdepartmental coordination.

 

Skill/Ability to

• Independently manage the full lifecycle of departmental budget development.
• Interpret and explain complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work collaboratively with department fiscal officers, executives, and elected officials.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive budget documents and reports.
• Adapt to evolving budget systems and processes.

 

Application/Examination

This is an Open recruitment.  Anyone may apply. 

 

To apply, submit:

• The County of San Mateo Employment Application
• A Cover Letter expressing your interest in the position 
• Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire located at the end of the Employment Application

 

The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail), and a Panel Interview (weight: 100%).  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 applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.  

 

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

 

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: June 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening: June 16-18, 2026

Panel Interviews: June 29 and/or 30, 2026

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

Contact: Chet Overstreet, Analyst (05232026) (Management Analyst – D181)

 

The Department of Public Works is seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of Electronic Systems Specialist. 

Under general supervision, the Electronic Systems Specialist analyzes client needs and performs professional-level work installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing a wide variety of electronic safety, warning, and security equipment. This role supports county departments by ensuring the effective operation and integrity of access control systems, security alarms, video surveillance, and related electronic access control and protective devices.
 

The Electronic Systems Specialist is a journey-level classification. Incumbents are fully competent and possess considerable technical skills and knowledge to independently plan, install, maintain, and repair electronic safety and security systems, including security alarms, access control, and video systems at county facilities.

The Department 
The Department of Public Works is unique by being one of the few departments in San Mateo County to have its own internal, full-service IT unit, Business Systems Section. BSS is a small group of dedicated IT staff who are responsible for a wide range of roles in Information Technology: from handling core IT functions to providing GIS support to handling access control.

 

Working in BSS, staff have the opportunity to learn and work with many different aspects of technology including desktop support, enterprise application support, design/ implement/ maintain server, and network infrastructure, creating GIS maps and spatial applications, internet/ intranet web design and support, databases, and even some programming opportunities.

 

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:

• Assess client department needs and provide technical support in the design of electronic access control, security and protective systems.
• Install, maintain and repair electrified locking hardware, including electromagnetic locks (mag-locks), electric strikes, solenoid-driven locks, and delayed egress systems.
• Ability to wire, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage circuits (DC/AC), power supplies, and access control panels.
• Install, test, maintain, and repair electronic access control, security and protective systems and their components, including, but not limited to, access control, audio, and video surveillance systems.
• Installs, repairs and makes modifications on a variety of card readers, access control boards, scramble pads, card-swipe stations, panic alarm devices, door alarms, electric and mechanic locks and other supportive devices.
• Program, analyze, and resolve malfunctions in panic alarms and devices, keypads, and security alarm systems.
• Review and develop technical building drawings and schematics for installation, replacement, or expansion of access control, security and protective systems, including transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, Personal Computer (PC) based access control, cabling, and network equipment.
• Configure and support IP-based security systems, including network-connected cameras, access control controllers, and monitoring systems.
• Utilize test equipment such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, amp meters, telephone test sets, and various hand and power tools to troubleshoot, install, and monitor equipment.
• Meet with client staff to assess service needs, provide cost estimates, and train users on the operation of electronic access control, security and protective equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety codes, system configurations, equipment locations, and cost analyses.
• Work safely in limited access and secure areas as required.
• Respond to emergency service calls and provide after-hours support as needed.
• Operate a vehicle to travel throughout San Mateo County to inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot access control system issues, and maintain basic vehicle records such as mileage logs.

 

Qualifications

 

Knowledge of:

• Basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical fundamentals, equipment, systems, and practices used in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic safety and security systems. 
• Basic tools and electronic test equipment utilized in troubleshooting and servicing a variety of electronic control systems and devices.
• Traditional door hardware, including mortise locks, cylindrical locks, rim cylinders, and panic bars.
• Computer software and management platforms used to configure and maintain security, alarm, video surveillance, and access control systems, including associated encrypted cardkey issuance and security protocols.
• Safe work practices to ensure personal and workplace safety when handling electronic equipment.
• Basic knowledge of local fire, life safety, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations regarding door hardware

 

Skill/Ability to:

• Follow all safety regulations and procedures precisely.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams needed for installation and maintenance of electronic access control, security and protective devices.
• Use electronic test instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and telephone test sets effectively.
• Design and troubleshoot electronic circuits related to security and safety systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with failed lock releases, malfunctioning readers, or communication errors between access control/security hardware and software.
• Research and apply relevant local and state building codes governing the installation of electronic access control, security and protective systems.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions accurately.
• Prepare detailed written reports documenting completed tasks and system status.
• Train end users and client personnel on the proper use and operation of security equipment.
• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the public.
• Safely operate a vehicle for travel throughout San Mateo County and maintain accurate vehicle records, including mileage logs.

 

Training and Experience:

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

Successful completion of at least one year of technical or trade school training in electronics, or completion of a low-voltage apprenticeship program; and two years of full-time work experience in the design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electronic safety and security systems.

 

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. 

 

Application/Examination

 

If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail:

• Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Resume

Supplemental Questions:

1. Describe how your work experience has prepared you for this position, including any experience on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electronic access control, safety and security systems. Include specific enterprise level access control software and systems you have worked on and/or utilized.
2. Describe a time you had diagnosed and fixed a complex issue with an electronic access control or security system. What was your approach?
3. Explain a time you had to explain a technical issue to someone without a technical background.
4.  

Please include the words "Electronic Systems Specialist – Limited Term Position" 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:

Wilson Wong, Information Technology Manager

dpw_ESS_applications@smcgov.org

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

Recruitment Timeline:
Closes: Thursday, June 11, 2026

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.
 

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.

 

The City of Pacifica is currently hiring part-time Child Care Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers to join our team!

Are you 18 years of age or older?  

Are you available to work Monday through Friday with varying shifts?

Do you have a passion for working with children?

If so, apply today!

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity for Child Care Professionals. Currently, the City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department is recruiting for Child Care Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers to join our Child Care Team! The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on the applicant's qualifications, work experience and education.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

 

Salary

Child Care Aide: $16.50 - $19.50 per hour, part time, non-benefited, typically limited to 1,000 hours per year.  

Child Care Associate Teacher: $19.50 - $25.00 per hour, part time, non-benefited, typically limited to 1,000 hours per year.

 

CHILD CARE AIDE

This position will work directly with a Child Care Site Coordinator or Lead Teacher at varying pre-school or K-6/ K-8 school sites based on program needs. The Child Care Aide is responsible for leading activities and supervising small groups of children in State-funded Title V programs.

 

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Assisting staff in implementing youth recreation activities, sports, arts, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities
• Maintaining discipline, site safety and observe the overall physical and emotional well-being of the program participants
• Interacting with parents, participants, school district and city employees in a professional manner
• Attending staff meetings and in-service trainings as required

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Job description is currently under review.

 

CHILD CARE ASSOCIATE TEACHER

This position is responsible for leading activities and supervision of small groups of children at a State-funded Title V program. 

 

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Assisting staff in implementing youth recreation activities, sports, arts, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Maintaining discipline, site safety and observe the overall physical and emotional well-being of the program participants.
• Interacting with parents, participants, school district and city employees in a professional manner.
• Assisting students in completing homework in a variety of subjects.
• Attending staff meetings and in-service training as required.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.   Job description is currently under review.