Salary : $295,006.40 - $368,700.80 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: B201B
Department: County Executive's/Clerk of the Board
Opening Date: 09/08/2025
Closing Date: 10/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 50B
Description The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Please view the
online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!
Application/Examination To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at
- Resume.
- Cover letter that is no more than 3 pages long and includes the following (in this order):
- A summary of what makes you the right leader to represent this county and its community at this moment in time.
- A description of your executive and innovative leadership experience and what you consider to be the most challenging issue that impact County government today.
Resumes and cover letters submitted via email will not be accepted.
The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
Recruitment Timeline (subject to change) Final Filing Date: October 2, 2025, by 5:00PM PST
Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025
Panel Interviews (In-person): Week of October 27, 2025
Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of November 3, 2025
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 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.
If you have questions regarding this position, please send an email to both Chet Overstreet () and Lisa Yapching ().
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. We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
