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Description
THE DEPARTMENT
The Community Development Department, also known as CDD, is organized into four divisions — Building, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Planning. CDD has broad responsibilities including, but not limited to, long-range planning, review of applications for new developments, implementation of the City’s housing programs, and maintenance of neighborhoods. You will be joining a talented team in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. The Community Development Department’s core function is to ensure a quality-built environment, healthy neighborhoods, and a strong economic base in the City. Collaboration, innovation, respect, accountability, creativity, transparency, thoughtfulness, and informed risk-taking are attributes and competencies that we are seeking in the candidates.
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THE POSITION
- Perform technical level administrative duties in support of the City’s Below Market-Rate (BMR) Housing Program
- Research, collect, and analyze data and prepare draft reports related to the City’s BMR Program
- Create and manage workflows and administrative procedures for annual compliance monitoring of the City’s BMR portfolio
- Conduct BMR unit transactions, including BMR sales and re-sales, refinances and loan payoffs, and leasing of BMR/affordable housing rental units, in collaboration with City’s contracted BMR real estate agent and/or property managers of BMR/affordable housing properties
- Provide technical assistance on BMR program issues to Housing Division management and to property managers and tenants/owners of BMR housing
- Interpret City policies, procedures, laws, and regulations in response to public inquiries and complaints about BMR and affordable housing
The Administrative Technician receives general supervision from the Housing Manager or higher-level department personnel.
For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86
Ideal Candidate
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- A highly motivated individual who possesses technical knowledge of below-market rate (BMR) housing and real estate practices.
- An individual who possesses the ability to independently perform a variety of technical duties including research, compilation, and report development in support of Housing Division programs.
- An individual who possesses knowledge of principles of BMR monitoring and the ability to review annual reports and tenant files for accuracy.
- An individual who possesses the ability to observe, identify and problem-solve operations and procedures; understand, interpret, and explain Housing Division policies and procedures; and explain these to public and to staff.
- An individual who possesses knowledge of principles and methods of business letter and report writing and report writing techniques and the ability to compose professional quality correspondence and to write highly technical, detailed and analytical reports.
- An individual who possesses the ability to collect, compile, analyze and present a variety of data in a meaningful way and develop and implement various data collection and reporting systems.
- An individual who desires to contribute to a positive work environment that fosters motivation, collaboration, coaching, and engagement of our workforce.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- You possess at least three years of responsible administrative support or technical experience, preferably in the subject area to which you are assigned. One year of lead supervisory experience is highly desirable.
- You have the equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college with course work in public administration, business administration, accounting, biology, or a related field based on area of assignment.
- You possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
Benefits
- Scheduling flexibility– work 20-to 30-hr week, or up to 35 if short-term (6 months)
- Hybrid work options
- Friendly team environment and ability to work independently
Special Instructions
APPLY
Submit an online application, résumé (recommended), and supplemental questionnaire at www.calopps.org or to the Human Resources Department, City of San Mateo, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, (650) 522-7260.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
All applications, résumés (recommended) and supplemental questionnaires received will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description, those with unclear past employment information, or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered; missing information cannot be assumed. A limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.
Date Posted: December 10, 2025
Note: The City of San Mateo reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. ALL RESPONSES WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide an email address to which you have access, and it is recommended that you frequently check your email for notices from: sanmateo@CalOpps.org.
Fine Print: Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a driving record review, reference check, and Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. 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 lcoles@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7264 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.