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Yuba Water Agency is seeking a skilled, detail-driven Construction Inspector II to support major infrastructure projects that protect communities, enhance water reliability, and strengthen the region’s long-term resilience. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact public works—from dam safety improvements to hydropower facilities, and recreation facilities—while contributing to one of California’s most forward-thinking water agencies.

The Construction Inspector II plays a vital part in ensuring that Yuba Water Agency’s capital projects are built safely, accurately, and in full compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements. This position conducts daily field inspections, documents construction progress, verifies contractor work, and collaborates closely with engineers, project managers, and external partners. The work is hands-on, technical, and essential to delivering high-quality infrastructure that serves the people of Yuba County.
Some key initiatives you’ll work on:

• Dam Safety and Reliability Project                                                                                                          Inspection of spillway improvements, embankment work, instrumentation installations, and other critical dam-related construction.
• Hydropower Facility Upgrades                                                                                                               Oversight of mechanical, electrical, and civil construction activities supporting power generation assets.
• Flood Risk Reduction Infrastructure                                                                                                      Inspection of flood control structures, and related public safety projects.
• Capital Improvement Program Deliver                                                                                                   Ensuring contractors meet quality, schedule, and compliance expectations across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure investments.

Recruitment Timeline
The final date to apply is March 2, 2026. Resume and cover letter required with application. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held.

Preliminary screening interviews, with the most qualified applicants, will be conducted the week of March 16th. Next steps which may include but are not limited to testing and/or panel interviews, will be determined by the number of qualified applicants received and will be conducted on March 30th.  In addition, the finalists will be asked to do a technical discussion followed by a site tour tentatively scheduled for April 13th and April 16th.

Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
(530) 649-2536
Laken Schattner, HR Specialist
lschattner@yubawater.org
 

The City of Wheatland is accepting applications for Police Officer and/or lateral. 

POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Wheatland Police Department is responsible for providing public safety for the city. Services provided by the Police department include uniformed patrol, investigative services, traffic enforcement and administration. Dispatch services are provided under a contract with the Yuba County Sheriff. The Police Department is staffed with 11.5 FTE positions, of which 9 are authorized sworn positions. The authorized department staffing includes 1 Police Chief, 1 Sergeant, 6 Officers, 3 part-time Reserves and 2 non-sworn positions.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision from the Police Sergeant, to perform a variety of duties in law enforcement and crime prevention programs; to maintain order and a safe environment for the citizens of Wheatland; to participate in criminal investigations and crime prevention programs; and to provide a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

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 We are a world class organization proudly serving a world class community. Just as the county of Yuba and other surrounding unique communities are rich with history and overflowing with constant change and growth, so is the Marysville Police Department. We are building an organization of outstanding individuals focused on excellence in everything we do.

We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. Individuals who are committed to working with their community in total partnership as we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our county. We are a diversified police department that fully embraces the philosophy of community oriented policing and merges that with our primary focus of creating a safe and secure community. We are a crime-fighting organization focused on rooting out that small group of individuals among us who break the law.

Take a hard look at our organization: if you are truly committed to making a difference in people’s lives and looking to live a life of service within a high-performing agency in a community that loves and respects its police department, consider joining us.

We are a demanding organization. We strive to be the premier law enforcement agency in the Western United States and want only the best officers. For those few selected to join our team, we offer a benefit package including educational incentives and the opportunity to work in every aspect of policing from crime scene forensics to being a member of the SWAT team, motor unit and K9.

Come, check us out and see if you have what it takes to join our elite team of leaders.

We are a world class organization proudly serving a world class community. Just as the county of Yuba and other surrounding unique communities are rich with history and overflowing with constant change and growth, so is the Marysville Police Department. We are building an organization of outstanding individuals focused on excellence in everything we do.

We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. Individuals who are committed to working with their community in total partnership as we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our county. We are a diversified police department that fully embraces the philosophy of community oriented policing and merges that with our primary focus of creating a safe and secure community. We are a crime-fighting organization focused on rooting out that small group of individuals among us who break the law.

Take a hard look at our organization: if you are truly committed to making a difference in people’s lives and looking to live a life of service within a high-performing agency in a community that loves and respects its police department, consider joining us.

We are a demanding organization. We strive to be the premier law enforcement agency in the Western United States and want only the best officers. For those few selected to join our team, we offer a benefit package including educational incentives and the opportunity to work in every aspect of policing from crime scene forensics to being a member of the SWAT team, motor unit and K9.

Come, check us out and see if you have what it takes to join our elite team of leaders.

Description

The County's Executive Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of 

Assistant Director of County Procurement.

Please view our online brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

Application/Examination

This is an Open and Promotional recruitment.  Anyone may apply.  Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail) and an Interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview.  Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview. Candidates must successfully pass the interview to be placed on the eligible (hiring) list.
 
Depending on the number of applications a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. For that reason, not all applicants with the minimum qualifications are guaranteed to advance through the recruitment.
 
All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT:  Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
In addition to completing the standard Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (attached to the application form) must also be provided.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: March 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: March 9-11, 2026
Panel/Departmental Interviews: March 24-26, 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.

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Analyst: Chet Overstreet – 02112026 (Assistant Director of County Procurement - D151)

This position performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees and maintains the security and safety of inmates and staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs booking procedures, including receiving, booking and assigning prisoners to cells; performing body searches; fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners, etc.
• Maintains custody of prisoners’ private property.
• Maintains the safe and orderly operation of the County jail facility; monitors security cameras and door warning lights; screens and monitors visitors. Inspects all of inmates’ incoming and outgoing mail and telegrams.
• Inspects facilities regularly.
• Monitors the condition and activities of prisoners.
• Prepares prisoners for court appearances; provides transportation as necessary.
• Administers First Aid in emergency situations.
• Performs general office work, including but not limited to entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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)

This position will perform a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, answering calls and complaints, investigating crimes, serving civil papers, and providing court room security; enforce all federal and state laws and local ordinances related to public safety and welfare.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the County; responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance; investigating disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, vehicle accidents and other crimes; checking buildings for physical security, etc.

• Administers first aid in emergency situations.

• Issues traffic citations.

• Serves warrants, subpoenas and civil documents.

• Apprehends and arrests suspects and violent persons; transports prisoners; seizes property and/or criminal evidence; interrogates suspects, witnesses and complainants; gathers and preserves evidence.

• Assists with County search and rescue operations.

• Prepares various reports on investigations, including arrest and unusual incidents observed.

• Assists with criminal investigations as required.

• Prepares case files; testifies and presents evidence in court.

• Works with other law enforcement agencies in matters related to the investigation of crimes and apprehension of offenders.

• May serve as special duty officer as assigned, including responsibilities such as serving on the narcotics task force, serving as Deputy Coroner, providing court security, serving as school resource officer, serving as K-9 handler, serving on gang task force, etc.

• Participates in other special projects and programs as assigned.

• Performs duties related to crime prevention and community relations.

• Performs general administrative work, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, entering computer data, maintaining files, answering the phone, etc..

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer of the County of San Mateo is seeking experienced Senior Appraisers to join our team, with current openings in the Residential and Commercial Appraisal Units. If you bring extensive expertise in property valuation and have a keen interest in navigating the complexities of Proposition 19 or property tax Exemptions, we encourage you to apply. Join us in ensuring accurate assessments and contributing to the dynamic and evolving landscape of property valuation.

The Assessor’s Office has launched a new cutting-edge, cloud-based property tax system, replacing its legacy system. This marks an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals as we modernize our operations and enhance how property tax services are delivered.

Ideal candidates for this position will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, and five years of experience appraising residential and commercial properties, 3 years of which involved appraising residential properties for tax assessment purposes

OR

• Be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and have 7 years of experience appraising residential and commercial properties, three years of which involved appraising commercial industrial properties for tax assessment purposes

 

The previous experience of an ideal candidate will include:

• Appraisal of all types of tangible and taxable property such as commercial, industrial, apartments and high value residential, possessory interest in government-owned and agricultural properties
• Extensive application of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, California Board of Equalization Property Tax Rules, and California Property Tax case law
• Analysis of appraisal reports and other information provided by external parties
• Presentations and appearances as an expert witness before the Assessment Appeals Boards on appraisal and assessment valuations
• Review of property tax assessments for possible decline in value
• Review of other assessment issues, including but not limited to, Change in Ownership, Exemptions, etc., in compliance with the Revenue and Taxation Code
• Analysis of Business Property Statements and application of the Unsecured System to resolve complex Leasehold Improvement assessment issues
• Interaction with county departments and governmental agencies
• Interacted with and engagement in discussion with property owners, and their agents
• Training of new appraisers and performance of related duties as required
• Extensive use of the computer, including extensive use of MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Functioning as a team player and have providing leadership   

Senior Appraisers may act as lead workers within a group of other appraisers and must be able to operate in a rapidly changing technological environment. Knowledge of personal computers in a Windows environment is highly desired.

 

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.

 

In general, Senior Appraisers:

• Apply extensive appraisal skills to seamlessly transition between diverse teams, including residential and commercial valuations, exemptions processing, and Change in Ownership assessments, ensuring valuations are conducted in accordance with relevant Revenue and Taxation codes.
• Obtain, process, and analyze data for timely completion of the valuations of the most complex and specialized residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, technological, agricultural, institutional, mixed-use, and special-use real and personal property for tax assessment purposes.
• Present appraisals before the Assessment Appeals Board.
• Perform lead work and train new workers.

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

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

A typical way to qualify is two years of experience performing a full range of audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes. Such experience is typically the same as the work of an Appraiser II in San Mateo County.

Knowledge of:

• California Property Tax laws related to property assessments, including but not limited to Change in Ownership, appraisal of real and personal property, exemptions, etc.
• State Board of Equalization Rules and guidelines
• Court decisions affecting assessment procedures
• Policies and procedures related to the department
• Technical and professional appraisal methods and procedures for real, personal, and intangible property
• Training methods, procedures, and requirements
• Basic supervisory principles and practices
• Business arithmetic and statistical measures
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Record keeping principles and procedures

Skill/Ability to:

• Appraise complex property interests
• Act as an expert witness before the Assessment Appeals Board
• Train in proper techniques and procedures of appraising property
• Direct and review the work of others
• Select and make appropriate adjustments to property
• Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the County according to regular schedules as well as on demand
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures
• 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
• Produce for and deliver effective presentations to the Assessment Appeals Board and property owners and their agents
• Maintain complete, accurate, and uniform records
• Prepare written appraisal reports
• Operate standard office equipment, including departmental applications
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the work

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

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.  
   

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%) which may include a performance exam. 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 County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.  

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Recruitment closes: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Applicant Screening:  Monday, March 9, 2026
Panel Interviews: Wednesday, April 1, 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 in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

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

 HR Analyst: Sarah Huynh (02122026) (U068 - Senior Appraiser)

Challenge yourself to make a positive impact on your community and support victims of crime!

The County of San Mateo District Attorney's office is looking for passionate individuals that value diversity to join their existing team of dedicated experts in providing support and advocacy to victims of crime. As a Victim Advocate working in the criminal justice system, you will have an exceptional opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.
   
The District Attorney's Office Victim Services Division assists victims of crimes and/or their families in dealing with the financial and emotional aftermath of crime. Under general supervision, the incumbent will:

• Provide all mandatory and optional services per CA PC 13835.5, including assessing and coordinating the needs of crime victim/witnesses.
• Inform, update, and support victims/witnesses throughout the criminal justice process.
• Assist victims/witnesses with requesting criminal restitution; provide public presentations to a variety of audiences on victim related topics. 
• Perform related work as required.  

To learn more about the District’s Attorney’s Office please visit: https://www.smcgov.org/da.
   
Victim Advocate I ($35.74-$44.64/hr.) is the first level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn the duties associated with the position and the client population served. Incumbents receive on-the-job, State-mandated, and other victim advocacy trainings. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with II-level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after meeting the qualifications of the higher-level class.
   
Victim Advocate II ($42.16-$52.72/hr.) is advanced journey-level classification and incumbents perform advanced victim/witness advocacy work. Employees in this class have completed the State-mandated course requirements for entry-level and have performed victim advocacy work for a total of three years.
   
In addition to possessing a bachelor’s degree with a major in criminal justice, social welfare, behavioral science, or a related field, the ideal candidate for this position will have the following essential experience, demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

• Criminal law, sentencing structure and restitution.
• Victim's rights, crisis intervention techniques and trauma informed care principles.
• Mandated reporting laws and confidentiality laws.
• Basic principles and practices of case management.
• Write clear, concise, and comprehensive case notes and reports.
• Maintain accurate statistical data records.
• Speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish. (Desired, but not required)

There are currently two vacancies in the District Attorney's Office Victim Services Division. As needed, Victim Advocates may be required to perform work offsite or in our branch offices in San Mateo and South San Francisco.
  
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

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

• Respond to inquiries and requests from victims and witnesses of crime.
• Conduct interviews with victims and witnesses of crime to assess needs and promptly take appropriate action.
• Provide crisis intervention, follow-up counseling, and emotional support.
• Arrange for emergency assistance.
• Refer victims to counseling resources and other support groups.
• Provide assistance to victims applying for victim compensation.
• Provide information about the criminal justice processes.
• Provide information to victims about the status or disposition of the criminal case in which they are involved.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement, and other community-based agencies.
• Provide court accompaniment and assist victims in the preparation of victim impact statements.
• Provide assistance with the submission of documents for restitution and provide information regarding collecting restitution.
• Maintain accurate daily statistics of activities and services.
• Prepare correspondence and other reports as required.
• Provide informational presentations to criminal justice agencies, victim services organizations, and the public on victim related topics.
• May be called to respond in the field in the event of a community crisis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

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

• District Attorney Victim Advocate I – A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science, or a related field and two years of experience in providing community services of an emergency, remedial, and/or educational nature to victimized and/or disadvantaged individuals.
• District Attorney Victim Advocate II – Three years of experience as a victim/witness advocate in the District Attorney's Office is required.
   

License: This position requires possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score
  
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 3, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening:  Week of March 9, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of March 16, 2026, or 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 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 Contact: Chet Overstreet (02182026) (District Attorney's Office Victim Advocate I/II - G111/G114)