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The City of Redwood City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Teen Program/Camp Leaders, Assistant Camp Directors, Camp Directors who are interested in working 25-40 hours per week during the summer, planning, organizing, and conducting basic recreation activities in a variety of settings selected by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.  

 

JOIN OUR TEAM

• Serve as a mentor for youth in the local community by leading recreation activities that positively impact their lives on a daily basis
• Exercise your creative talents by organizing activities for youth to engage in
• Participate in activities that help generate a positive environment for youth to grow, learn and exceed socially
• Develop professionally and enhance your leadership skills

 

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

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

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

The Department is responsible for:

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

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

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

 

 

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:

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

 

Qualifications

 

Licensure/Certification:

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

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

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

Knowledge of:

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

Skill/Ability to:

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

 

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, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go tohttps://jobs.smcgov.org/to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

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

Application Screening: Wednesday, April 18, 2026

Panel Interviews: Week of April 6, 2026

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

Under general direction, Senior Auditor-Appraisers:

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

 

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

 

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

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

The ideal candidate will also have:

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

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

 

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

 

Qualifications

 

Licensure/Certification:

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

 

Experience:

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

 

Education:

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

 

Knowledge of:

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

 

Skill/Ability to:

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

 

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, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

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

Application Screening: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Panel Interviews: Week of March 30, 2026

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

The City of San Mateo Human Resources Department is seeking a

Senior Human Resources Analyst – Employee Benefits

 

The Department

The Human Resources Department currently has an opening for the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst. This position has responsibility for administering the City’s Employee Benefit Programs (including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Deferred Compensation and CalPERS retirement plans, Retiree Health Savings Accounts (RHSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Bilingual Program, Life and Basic AD&D, and Voluntary Supplemental Life.); overseeing open enrollment processes; analyzing benefit plans for cost effectiveness and optimization; ensuring compliance with legal mandates and policies; writing benefit policies; serving as liaison between brokers, providers, and the City; educating employees regarding benefits; managing employee leaves; and other Human Resources duties as assigned. In addition, the position also assists in the administration of the Human Resources Department and provides technical assistance on complex and sensitive issues. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Human Resources.

The Position

 

The Senior Human Resources Analyst will oversee employee benefits programs, including but not limited to:  health and dental programs, wellness programs, leaves administration, retirement plans, etc.  This position will work with benefits program vendors, including RFPs, contract development and administration etc.  Some additional duties may also include the following:

• Participate in the development and implementation of new or revised human resources programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation.
• Compile and analyze data and make recommendations regarding human resources programs and systems
• Assist in the development and implementation of related policies
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; maintain and monitor appropriate budgeting and expenditure controls.
• Research, collect, compile, and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized human resources topics; prepare comprehensive technical records, reports, and summaries to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations.
• Oversee, coordinate, and monitor human resources information systems, procedures, and processes including accounts payables.
• Monitor legislation and analyze proposed legislation to determine impact on human resources operations and programs.
• Serve as a liaison with employees, public and private organizations, community groups, and other organizations; provide information and assistance regarding human resources programs and services; receive and respond to complaints and questions relating to human resources; review problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Attend meetings as a representative for the Human Resources Department; prepare, administer, and monitor programs.

 

 

San Mateo County Health is seeking two experienced and dynamic professionals to serve as Mental Health Program Specialists within the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division, supporting implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) and advancing system-wide transformation efforts.

 

These full-time, permanent positions will play key roles in strengthening behavioral health infrastructure, ensuring regulatory alignment, optimizing Medi-Cal revenue systems, and advancing integrated, evidence-based, whole-person care across BHRS.

 

Since 2006, BHRS has been committed to building a welcoming, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive system of care that addresses the full spectrum of client health, physical, emotional, behavioral, and social. Recent state legislation, regulatory changes, and local innovation efforts have reshaped the behavioral health landscape. These positions will help ensure BHRS remains responsive, compliant, and forward-thinking in this evolving environment.

 

About the Roles

Depending on experience and organizational need, selected candidates may support one of the following focus areas:

 

Policy & System Integration

• Strengthening policy review and analysis infrastructure and ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations

• Conducting system mapping and organizational assessments to identify service delivery gaps related to integrated behavioral health service delivery
• Supporting organizational culture change needed for continuous quality improvement 
• Monitoring and analyzing behavioral health legislative and regulatory developments
• Identifying and standardizing performance metrics to support data-informed decision-making

 

Evidence-Based Practices & Revenue Optimization

• Leading Medi-Cal billing and revenue cycle improvement initiatives

• Oversee initiatives focused on developing certification and billing infrastructure for contracted community-based providers
• Coordinating agency-wide requirements for implementation and fidelity monitoring of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)
• Supporting the implementation of Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) and other EBP and Medi-Cal billing-related initiatives
• Advising leadership on relevant policy changes to support strategic planning for implementation of sustainable, high-quality service delivery

 

Both positions collaborate closely with clinical teams, administrative leadership, community-based organizations, managed care partners, and state agencies to advance integrated, equitable behavioral health care.

 

Why Join BHRS?

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, system-level transformation in public behavioral health. These roles directly support BHSA implementation, integrated care advancement, fiscal sustainability, and equitable access to high-quality services for diverse communities across San Mateo County.

 

If you are a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of policy, operations, data, and behavioral health innovation, we encourage you to apply.

 

The ideal candidate for the Policy & System Integration will demonstrate:

• Deep knowledge of integrated whole-person behavioral health care models and system design principles.

• Experience conducting organization-wide assessments, system mapping, and gap analyses to inform strategic transformation.
• Strong ability to interpret and operationalize complex state and federal behavioral health legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional change management initiatives that shift agency culture and service delivery models.
• Advanced analytical skills to translate performance metrics and assessment findings into system-level policy and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Strong facilitation skills to convene multidisciplinary stakeholders, including leadership, clinical teams, and external partners.
• Commitment to equity-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive organizational practices.

 

Policy & System Integration duties may include but are not limited to:

• Lead system-level policy review efforts to ensure alignment with evolving behavioral health regulatory requirements.

• Monitor relevant behavioral health legislation, regulations and guidance and prepare formal impact analyses and implementation recommendations.
• Establish sustainable policy governance and review processes, including stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate organizational assessments to inform ongoing integrated whole-person care initiatives.
• Develop agency-wide frameworks for implementation, staff training and technical assistance that advance whole-person integrated care delivery, including evidence-based co-occurring practices and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Present policy analysis and system-level recommendations to executive leadership, advisory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional behavioral health teams working on performance outcomes, workforce development, billing system integration, and innovative service delivery. 

The ideal candidate for the Evidence-Based Practice & Revenue Optimization will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Medi-Cal billing, managed care contracting, and behavioral health patient care revenue systems.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop system-level recommendations for operational improvements.
• Knowledge of BH-CONNECT and other DHCS initiatives impacting Medi-Cal reimbursement and documentation standards.
• Experience with implementation, readiness assessment, and fidelity monitoring of evidence-based practices (EBPs).
• Strong facilitation skills to convene multidisciplinary stakeholders, including leadership, clinical teams, and external partners.
• Commitment to quality assurance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement in public behavioral health systems.

 

Evidence-Based Practice & Revenue Optimization duties may include but are not limited to: 

• Serve as BHRS subject matter expert on Medi-Cal billing, reimbursement regulations, and revenue optimization strategies.

• Lead patient care revenue maximization initiatives focused on improving billing accuracy and maximizing allowable Medi-Cal reimbursement.
• Oversee initiatives focused on developing and implementing streamlined billing infrastructure for community-based organizations to optimize Medi-Caleligible services, peer supports, and community-defined evidence practices (CDEPs).
• Facilitate an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Committee to support EBP selection, review, and policy and procedure development.
• Work collaboratively with BHRS Program Managers and Quality Management team to ensure EBP implementation to fidelity in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Review EBP revenue-generation, utilization and other relevant data and make recommendations for adjustments as necessary to optimize billing, cost recovery, and compliance.
• Prepare actionable reports, briefs, and presentations to inform executive leadership strategic planning and decision-making.

 

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

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: 

• California license as one of the following: 1) Clinical Social Worker; 2) Marriage and Family Therapist; or 3) Clinical Psychologist

Education and Experience: 

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience as a Mental Health professional.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of March 9, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of March 23, 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.

 

 

Talent Acquisition Analyst: Priscilla Bermudez (022026) (Mental Health Program Specialist - G081)

Position Summary

Under general direction from the Director of Planning, manages projects, leads and supervises staff and performs difficult and complex transit planning studies, investigations and analyses. Supports the three elements of the department work program: Short-Range and Service Planning, Long-Range Strategic Planning, and Facilities Planning. Develops various transit and traffic analyses, plans, and projects which include complying with requirements of CEQA, NEPA, Title VI and ADA. Develops, executes, analyzes and summarizes complex planning projects or manages consultant efforts to accomplish such projects. Coordinates the District’s data using sources from, Golden Gate Bridge Traffic and Toll Revenue Collection System and data from outside the District, and will plan for new data resources to be integrated into the District’s systems as they become available on-line. Provides District data regarding bridge, road and transit facilities, traffic data and performance, transit ridership and performance, and toll and parking policies to outside and partner agencies. 

 

Makes regular personal contact with District staff to interpret planning policy and interacts with outside public works and transit partner agency representatives to exchange planning and conceptual design information.  Regularly works with the public and other agencies to develop and implement District programs. Receives general assignments or objectives from the Director of Planning, and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Researches, compiles, analyzes and interprets complex technical, demographic, economic, financial and other statistical data for the development of various roadway and transit facility plans and projects such as the District's transit service plan, transit capital improvement program, proposed bridge tolls  or parking facilities.
• Monitors and evaluates transit service performance, bridge traffic patterns, parking occupancy and trends, and transit service patronage, including the use of computer techniques or models where appropriate
• Prepares, or supervises preparation of, routine evaluations of the efficiency and effectiveness of bus on-street operations, major transit facilities and bus stops.  Recommends specific improvements based on these evaluations
• Assists in the preparation of the District's Short-Range Transit Plan and other federal and state required reports, including the organization of meetings between various staff providing input to these reports on an as-needed basis
• Leads teams of planning and other staff working on planning projects.  Develops project staffing requirements and timelines
• Prepares official recommendations and informational reports for consideration by the general public, the District's Board of Directors, technical staff of the District or other agencies and other groups on technical and planning subjects. Prepares or assists with verbal presentations to staff groups, public groups, and the boards of local municipalities and advises District personnel on matters related to interactions with these groups
• Supports and coordinates staff responsibilities with regard to monthly meetings of the District’s Service Review Committee and other internal and external coordination meetings as directed
• Acts, when directed, as liaison between the District and other agencies on planning matters by reviewing outside reports, attending meetings, drafting correspondence and providing technical information to public agencies and other transit groups.  Communicates with the general public on technical matters related to facility planning and District data
• Supervises or provides staff support and coordination to certain advisory groups to the District, including the District’s three Passenger Advisory Committees (Bus Passengers Advisory Committee, Ferry Passengers Advisory Committee, and Advisory Committee on Accessibility), as appropriate when specific questions related to bus, ferry, or bridge traffic operations or facilities need a response.
• Prepares scopes of work for planning projects to be undertaken by consultants; coordinates the process of consultant selection; provides technical liaison with consultants and coordinates contract administration
• May assist District Engineering Department with development of capital projects related to transportation and traffic support facilities
• Represents Director of Planning in their absence at various District meetings, meetings with other public agencies, and with the Planning Department  
• May assign and supervise work of Senior Planner and Associate Planners
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Ensures that employees under his or her supervision follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required

Full Job Description and Apply URL:  Principal Planner | Job Details tab | Career Pages

We invite applications for the position of:
Recreation Program Specialist

$27.43-$32.72/hour
Open until filled

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented individuals to join our Summer Camp Team!

The Position:
Are you seeking a meaningful career serving youth in a diverse, multicultural community? Join our team and make a positive difference every day. This position will oversee the daily operations, ensuring high-quality services and a welcoming environment for participants. This role provides leadership and guidance to per-dem staff, serving as a coach and mentor to support their success. Strong attention to developmentally appropriate practices and safety compliance is essential to maintaining program excellence and accountability.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a valid State of California driver’s license, with Early Childhood Education units preferred. They should have at least one year of paid leadership experience within a classroom, after-school program, or camp environment and a minimum of a high school diploma. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, particularly when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. This position requires the ability to work independently while following direction from a coordinator, as well as the capacity to train, supervise, and collaborate effectively with staff, youth participants, and their families. Attention to detail is critical, including maintaining accurate records and submitting required documentation promptly. Candidates must be proficient in computer applications, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel, and successfully pass all required background checks upon hire. A bilingual pay differential is available for candidates fluent in identified languages. Availability is required Monday through Friday from May through August, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Recreation Program Specialist Example Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the implementation of a 40-hour Summer Camp Training for per-diem staff.
• Collaborate with Recreation Specialists I, II, and III to plan and deliver daily camp activities that are developmentally appropriate for children aged 5-12.
• Lead recreation per-diem staff on behavior management strategies, best practices for working with youth, and daily camp routines such as sign-in/sign-out procedures, field trip management, incident/accident forms, and activity implementation.
• Occasional driving of City vehicles to support programmatic needs, including transporting youth participants on field trips.
• Provide regular and clear feedback to participants’ families regarding their child’s experience and progress.
• Manage camp supplies, T-shirt inventory, and first aid equipment.
• Support the Coordinator in weekly staff meetings to ensure smooth operations and team alignment.

Are You Interested? Apply!
Applications can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org, on-line at www.calopps.org, or at City facilities to e-mail to Mvenneri@cityofsanmateo.org If you have any questions, contact Community Services Supervisor, Michele Venneri via email or 650.522.7484.

Fine Print Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Live Scan fingerprint background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance. The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify wleopoldino@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7265 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations. Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps. The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Why should you join the Redwood City team?

We offer a wide range of meaningful and exciting career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible schedule/hybrid work options, paid time off, and a robust benefits package. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

Our community is known for its diversity, strong neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents. We hope you find that this mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home.

The examination process will consist of at least one oral board interview process to establish an Eligible List for both current and future vacancies. We will follow with a departmental hiring interviews where we can learn more about your career goals and explore position fit.

If you’re looking to continue growing your career as part of an HR team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we encourage you to apply!

 

About the role:

This is the highest level classification in the management analyst series. The incumbent will act as a lead; be recognized as a technical specialist of the various technology systems for Human Resources functions and will be relied upon to provide expert consultation to meet user needs. The incumbent will act as a project manager over some aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Oracle and may act as a lead over some Payroll functions. Some responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.

 

Confidential Designation: This position is required to develop and/or to present management positions with respect to employer-employee relations, with duties that normally require access to confidential information contributing significantly to the development of management positions. Please review the detailed job description for Human Resources Principal Analyst here, which includes more information on the duties and essential knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.

 

The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Victim Programs Services Manager. 

The exceptional victim services professional hired for this position will be responsible for:

• Coordinating, implementing, directing, managing, and evaluating county-wide victim services and programs.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to victim programs and services.
• Selecting, training, and providing direction to subordinate professional, technical. and clerical staff.

 

The District Attorney's Office
The mission of the District Attorney's Office is the prosecution of adult and juvenile offenders, enforcement of consumer and environmental laws, provision of legal and investigative support to other law enforcement agencies, and dissemination of public information about law enforcement. Through our victim services programs, we also seek to aid those victimized by criminals.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience managing, planning, implementing, and evaluating victim advocacy program services.
• Knowledge of the laws, codes, and regulations governing victim programs.
• Knowledge of the current trends in support, research, treatment, and outreach education related to victims of crimes.
• Bachelor's Degree in sociology, psychology, administration of justice, counseling, or a related field.
• Superior interpersonal skills with expertise in motivating and developing staff.
• A positive and flexible outlook and excitement for new challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational ability for handling multiple tasks and urgent issues quickly and simultaneously.
• Initiative and sound independent judgment when responding to the public and dealing with problems.
• Creative solutions when dealing with programmatic and staff issues.
• Experience in supervising, evaluating, and training personnel.

 

Examples Of Duties

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

• Organize, supervise, and monitor county-wide victim programs, services, and events.
• Participate in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for the victim programs.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including staff in other County departments and community agencies.
• Evaluate the sources of outside funds, prepare and submit grant applications, and administer secured funds.
• Provide staff assistance to higher level management on victim program or service issues.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

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

• Four years of experience in a public safety, health, social services, or community-based program that included responsibility for program planning, client or customer services, program evaluation, budget administration, or community resource coordination.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of effective victim advocacy programs, including current trends in support, research, treatment, education, litigation, or related services.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Laws, codes, and regulations governing victim programs.
• Community resources available for victim support work.

Skill/Ability to:

• Organize, direct, and coordinate program services.
• Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations.
• Analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications, and contracts.
• Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, clinical, and citizen groups.
• Apply principles and techniques of community organization, including community awareness, resource coordination, and mobilization of diverse community groups, as appropriate.
• Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups, and staff.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

 

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and Superior Court of California, San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, or 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 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 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 on the online application must be provided. 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 the final filing date. 

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: March 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening:  Week of March 16, 2026
Panel Interviews: April 8 and/or 9, 2026
  
About the County

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

HR Contact: Chet Overstreet (02192026) (Victim Programs Services Manager - D137)

 

 

Final filing date: Before 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026

(Supplemental Questionnaire Required)

 

The Internship Program will run approximately May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. This position will be in-person (16-39 hours per week).

 

Candidates are REQUIRED to include with the job application:

• A copy of educational transcripts (official or unofficial)
• A cover letter explaining your previous related education and/or experience and your interest in being an intern for the City of San Carlos Public Works Department and how this experience will benefit you in your long-term career goals. 

Transcripts and cover letter can be attached to the application in CalOpps. If there are issues with uploading the documents, please e-mail them to hr@cityofsancarlos.org before the application filing deadline. If required documents are not received by the deadline, the application may be considered incomplete.

 

Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in an interview process at a date to be determined.

 

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. All communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via email or postal mail. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address on the employment application. It is suggested that you add sancarlos@calopps.org and hr@cityofsancarlos.org to your e-mail contacts or safe senders list to help ensure that you receive our e-mails. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

 

Selection Procedure

Based on the application screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview, which may include a written exam and/or practical exam.

 

Appointment to these positions is contingent upon reference checks and a pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check.

 

Hourly Salary: $22.28 – $27.08

 

About the Position

The City of San Carlos is looking for one part-time (approx. 16-39-hours per week) non-benefited, in-person summer intern in the Public Works Engineering Department. The internship is open to candidates with interests in the following fields:  

• TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Civil engineering majors with an interest in traffic engineering including congestion mitigation, alternative transportation, traffic calming, traffic control devices and design, traffic safety, and other related tasks involving the study of traffic impacts on the City in multimodal transportation
• TRANSPORTATION CIP (Capital Improvement Project) - Civil engineering majors with an interest in capital improvement infrastructure project design and construction delivery process pertaining to complete streets and other related tasks to improve pedestrian and bicyclist mobility within the City of San Carlos

This intern will receive various assignments from the Public Works Department. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting engineering project managers with general clerical, administrative, and technical tasks for public works projects
• Document imaging and electronic document filing
• Checking mathematical calculations & Creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Preparing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, creating schedules
• Entering data and creating reports in various software applications
• Performing field data collection or investigation as well as Internet research
• AutoCAD drafting and creating map displays using Google Earth
• Compiling and organizing data or documents
• Assist in other areas such as Department communication and public outreach

The position will serve as a temporary staff member and will receive overall work direction from the Associate Engineer in the Public Works Traffic Division with general oversight by the Senior Traffic Engineer.

 

The primary goal of the City’s Internship Program is to provide a current undergraduate/graduate college student or recent college graduate an opportunity to apply their academic training to and learn more about the various functions of municipal government. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in the daily operations of municipal government on all levels, thus enhancing the intern’s skills and resume for a future career in government.