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The City of San Mateo City Manager’s Office is Looking for a

Senior Management Analyst

Why Join our City?

The City of San Mateo is home to a collaborative team of skilled professionals and provides a great benefits and retirement package to care for its employees. The City Manager’s Office (the Office) provides leadership and support throughout the organization to ensure the City Council’s initiatives and programs are executed and that high-quality service is consistently delivered to the community and other departments. Our program areas include Communications, Economic Development, Sustainability, Goal-setting, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Emergency Preparedness, and Grant Coordination, and Legislative Advocacy, and have a community-wide impact. The team within the Office works closely together to assist in the success of each program.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Senior Management Analyst will perform complex, professional, and sensitive administrative and technical duties in providing staff assistance to the City Manager’s Office, including conducting special studies, surveys, and research assignments in a variety of administrative and operational procedures and topics, often with City‑wide and/or major financial impact. The emphasis of the work may be upon supporting City Council priorities, grant and contract administration, and/or policy development. Successful performance of the work requires a good knowledge of municipal operations and functions in addition to well‑developed communication and analytical skills.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Compile and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure, and staffing and organization changes, often with City‑wide impact.

• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems.

• Conduct financial analyses; prepare reports and make recommendations regarding rate structures, bonding, budgeting and other financial matters.

• Prepare contracts, proposals, grant applications and similar documents; prepare reports and monitor grants and contracts for program compliance.

• Participate in the development of an installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; update and revise policies and procedures.

• Coordinate the development, administration and monitoring of the City or department budget; prepare a variety of fiscal, administrative and management reports.

• Compile materials and prepare technical and administrative reports, manuals, and publications.

• Act as the Department's primary liaison with management staff in discussing and solving sensitive and complex issues.

• Assist in the design and implementation of systems and forms for use in operation.

• Respond to complaints and requests for information; recommend solutions and courses of action after evaluating alternatives.

• Represent the City in interdepartmental, community, and professional meetings as required; negotiate settlements and has authority to adopt course of action.

• Assist in the coordination of intradepartmental and departmental activities with other City departments and divisions, and outside agencies.

• Interpret Federal, State and City regulations; coordinate their application to City operations.

This Senior Management Analyst position receives direction from the Assistant City Manager or department management personnel and may exercise technical and functional supervision over office, technical and professional personnel.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86c

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is seeking a

Senior Development Review Technician

Why Join our Department?

The Community Development Department (CDD) is currently organized into four divisions — Building, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Planning. CDD has broad responsibilities including, but not limited to, long-range and current planning, development review, management and implementation of the City’s housing programs, and administering building permit services, ensuring the abatement of public nuisances, and ensuring the safety of San Mateo’s buildings. 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, transparency, thoughtfulness, and informed risk-taking are attributes and competencies that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Senior Development Review Technician provides lead direction to technical and support staff; to perform a wide variety of complex and advanced technical duties requiring specialized knowledge related to building permits, planning applications and development; and to provide administrative support to assigned supervisor.  This is the advanced journey level in the Development Review Technician series.  Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing technical and functional supervision (day to day operations) over assigned personnel and performing the most complex duties assigned to the series.  Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.

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

• Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to a variety of development review support duties.
• Assist the general public with questions regarding building and development review/permit requirements.
• Accept building permit and development review applications; act as lead on complicated plan check input and questions.
• Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.
• Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Compile building related data as directed; prepare various reports.
• Perform the most difficult and complex work related to building permit and development review applications.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

The Senior Development Review Technician receives direction from the Permit Center Supervisor or higher level department personnel and exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned technical staff.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and written supplemental questionnaire.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024.
• This position has hybrid schedule options available; see recruitment flyer for more information about benefits.
• Zoom interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

The Human Services Agency (HSA) of County of San Mateo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Center on Homelessness.

Please click here to view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

Join us for a virtual informational session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST to learn more about the role. Register here!

The Position

Under general direction from the Director of the Human Services Agency, the Director of the Center on Homelessness (COH) leads, plans, develops, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the programs and operations of the Center on Homelessness. This position is responsible for the county’s emergency safety net and homeless services programs with the high-level goal that every person experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County has the opportunity to engage in services and is supported with safe shelter and a pathway to housing. The County’s goal to reach a functional zero level of homelessness incorporates the vision that homelessness will be a rare, brief, and one-time occurrence, and that every unsheltered homeless person in San Mateo County who chooses assistance can be sheltered in an emergency shelter or in temporary or permanent housing.

This position is a member of the leadership team of the Human Services Agency (HSA), and together with the Agency Director, collaborates with the County Executive’s Office, the Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and key community-based organizations to address and respond to issues related to homelessness and housing instability. The Director of COH will provide strategic guidance on policy and program development, organizational and human resource analysis, planning, evaluation, reporting, grant writing and compliance monitoring, and contract management.

COH works collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure that the County has a system to end homelessness in San Mateo County. Through early intervention, stabilization services, and financial assistance for households with housing instability, the goal is to prevent people from experiencing homelessness. Services are in place to engage and support people who are unsheltered to transition to interim housing, permanent housing, or other places where they can access needed services and supports. COH administers contracts with community partners to provide safety net services, homeless prevention and outreach services, interim housing in congregate and non-congregate settings and a continuum of homeless services focused on moving clients into permanent housing, including rapid rehousing programs.

COH serves as the lead for the Homeless Continuum of Care; the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) System Administrator; grant administrator for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Grant; Community Services Block Grant’s for the Community Action Agency; California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) and Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF); California Department of Social Services’ (CDSS) Housing Disability and Advocacy Program (HDAP); and homeless programs that are funded by the County of San Mateo’s Measure K sales and use tax revenues. COH is responsible for the federally required One Day Homeless Point-in-Time Count and staffs the County’s Housing Our People Effectively (HOPE) Interagency Council, and the Continuum of Care Steering Committee. Lastly, COH manages operators in County owned facilities, and works closely with other County departments to ensure safe and quality programming.

COH advances equity by identifying and addressing disparities in who experiences homelessness, who accesses the homeless crisis response system, their experiences with the system, and the outcomes of the system. Through a client-centered approach, COH listen and respond to the voices of people with lived experience of homelessness to create solutions.

This is a new position created to provide high-level oversight of the County’s efforts to address homelessness in San Mateo County. This critical role requires a collaborative leader to bring innovative ideas and transform big picture vision and goals into comprehensive plans for implementation focused on long-term solutions to homelessness. The Center on Homelessness unit is comprised of 2 Human Services Managers, 4 Management Analysts, and 12 Human Services Analysts, and one administrative support staff. This includes a blend of permanent and temporary, grant funded positions. This team oversees and administers and implements programs for over $34m of Federal, State, and Local Funding.

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org .

• Resume
• A Cover Letter that includes responses to the following:
• Please describe your management philosophy and demonstrate how you have implemented this philosophy as a leader.
• Describe your leadership experience working on solutions to end homelessness within a government or community setting, including stakeholder engagement, system planning, data-driven decision-making, and presenting recommendations for system improvements.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Virtual Informational Session: October 22, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. PST

Final Filing Date: October 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST

Application Screening: October 29, 2024

Panel Interviews: November 13, 2024

Applications are being accepted for the position of Natural Resource Specialist with the City of South San Francisco in the Parks & Recreation Department. This is a part-time/regular position. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024, OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT         

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Parks, and Facilities divisions. The Parks and Recreation Department mission is to provide opportunities for physical, cultural and social well being; protect and enhance the physical environment; and ensure the effective and efficient use of public facilities and open space. The Parks Division creates and maintains parks and open spaces that are safe, clean, and sustainable while engaging the public with educational opportunities about South San Francisco's outdoor resources.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Accountant I/II

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled-Apply Immediately 

Interviews: TBD

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

DEFINITION
Crisis Response Clinician I: Under direct supervision of the Crisis Response Supervisor, provides field and office based professional behavioral health counseling, psychoeducation, outreach and engagement, case management, consultation, and quality assurance review of assigned cases; and performs related other work as required or assigned.

Crisis Response Clinician II: Under general supervision of the Crisis Response Supervisor, provides field and office based professional behavioral health counseling, psychoeducation, outreach and engagement, case management, consultation, and quality assurance review of assigned cases; and performs related other work as required or assigned. This is a full journey level position within the Crisis Response Clinician series and is distinguished from the Crisis Response Clinician I by the performance of the full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance.

Under the flexible staffing concept, Crisis Response Clinician II positions that become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Crisis Response Clinician I level for training purposes.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Perform initial diagnostic evaluation during a crisis noting behavioral symptoms which may indicate mental health disorders in children, youth, or adults; determine whether individuals meet the criteria for a W&I 5150 and follow appropriate procedure; determine other resources to connect individuals to who do not meet criteria for 5150; work closely with different law enforcement communities; participate in monthly San Mateo County Field Crisis Consultation Committee (FCCC) as needed; establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors and community organizations and other governmental agencies regarding programs and services; participate in committees, meetings and conferences; provide guidance regarding appropriate social-psychological practices and services. perform suicidal/homicidal/Grave Disability risk assessments; conduct home visits and/or field-based services; provide crisis Intervention as needed; provide outreach counseling and refer clients to appropriate behavioral health resources; collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of patients/clients; follow up with individuals where appropriate who are reluctant to engage with resources; work as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines; utilize Trauma Informed Care and other evidence-based practices; provide consultation and education services; compile and prepare reports and documentation on clinical activities; maintain records; prepares periodic reports; ability to work weekends and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Office machines and specialized software applications; current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children in crisis; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources; applicable local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.

Ability to: Provide crisis intervention treatment to adults, children or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate the degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; operate modern office equipment including specialized software applications programs; interacts positively and cooperate with co-workers, responds politely to customers, works as a team member, functions under demanding time pressure, responds in a positive manner to supervision, attends work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Master's degree from accredited college or university in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, or a closely related field.

Experience:
Crisis Response Clinician I: One (1) year of experience working in the social work or counseling field with strong emphasis on social services, crisis response, severe mental illness, resources, and referrals using a collaborative and community framework.
Crisis Response Clinician II: Two (2) years of experience working in the social work or counseling field with strong emphasis on social services, crisis response, severe mental illness, resources, and referrals using a collaborative and community framework.

License:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Crisis Response Clinician I: Registered with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an APCC, AMFT or ACSW. A current license with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences, as either a LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or licensed Clinical Psychologist desirable.

Crisis Response Clinician II: A current license with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as either a LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or licensed Clinical Psychologist required.

DO YOU POSSESS A CALIFORNIA CLASS B DRIVER'S LICENCE?

 If Yes, we have a part-time opportunity for you!

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking qualified candidates for the position of

PART-TIME

(20 hours per week)

SHUTTLE VAN DRIVER

Salary: $24.31 - $29.54 Hourly

$2,106 - $2,560 Monthly

Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM

The City of East Palo Alto is now actively seeking a friendly, compassionate, organized, responsible part-time Shuttle Van Driver. The Shuttle Driver drives the City shuttle to designated locations within the City of East Palo Alto, and occasionally outside the City for regional events or activities, and performs related duties as assigned.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators-in-Training and Operators I and II

Why Join our Department?

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel.

The City of San Mateo is building a cross-functional team tasked with upgrading the City’s 15.7 MGD conventional activated sludge plant with new liquids treatment process facilities, including headworks, primary treatment, five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process, biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO) process, and other general plant upgrades, including odor control to serve the new facilities. Key players on this team are the WWTP Operators.

Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, https://youtu.be/_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

• Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Operate valves and gates, start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes, operate and maintain boilers, perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities.
• Monitor, adjust and troubleshoot as needed plant operational processes utilizing data-driven technology, such as the SCADA or PCS system.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Operate treatment plant vehicles and stationary machinery as required.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.

These positions require shift work, nights, weekends, holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day. However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

Who You Are

The WWTP Operator in Training:

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent, and have six educational units of math or science course work, and six months experience in handling mechanical equipment and tools.
• You have up to 18 months to obtain a Grade I WWTP Certificate to promote to WWTP Operator I.

The WWTP Operator I:

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent and have six months experience in handling mechanical equipment tools.
• You possess a Grade I WWTP Certificate and work under direct supervision of the WWTP Shift Supervisor or WWTP Operator II and perform more routine operation work.
• You may be promoted to WWTP Operator II upon obtaining a Grade II WWTP Certificate and completing qualifying training.

The WWTP Operator II

• You possess a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• You have graduated from High school or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Sheriff's Criminal Records Technician!

As key members of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Records Bureau, individuals in this position play a crucial role in providing routine, to complex, records and administrative support to various County offices, the public, sworn personnel, and allied law enforcement agencies. Technicians handle confidential information and ensure that information is disseminated in accordance with legal requirements. To succeed in this role, incumbents must possess strong skills in attentiveness to detail, dependability, time-management, organization, reading, critical-thinking, multi-tasking, typing, word processing, filing, and other administrative duties.
 
About the Agency
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to protecting lives and property and is committed to providing the highest level of professional law enforcement and correctional services. Our jurisdiction stretches as far North into San Francisco, all the way down South to Gilroy, which means we cover a lot of ground, and therefore data and paperwork. We pledge to promote public trust through fair and impartial policing and will treat all persons with dignity, compassion, and respect. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit: https://www.smcsheriff.com.  
 
Sheriff’s Criminal Records Technician are assigned to any of the three following shifts:
 

Day Shift Technicians: Day Shift is responsible for a significant amount of public contact whether in-person, over the phone, or via email. Day Shift is largely responsible for maintaining, processing, and auditing warrant entries and search and seizure orders, in addition to other duties.

 

Swing Shift Technicians: Swings Shift shares an overlap with Day Shift in responsibility with assisting the public, whether in-person, over the phone, or via email. Swing Shift is mainly responsible for maintaining, processing, and auditing restraining/protective orders filed within our county court, in addition to other duties.

 

Night Shift Technicians: Night Shift interacts mostly with other law enforcement agencies, as well as some public contact either via phone or email. Night Shift is mainly in charge of maintaining, processing, and auditing citations and in-custody court packets for arraignment the following business day, in addition to other duties.

 

All 3 Shifts: Technicians in all shifts are assigned to monitor a teletype station, fax machine, and email inbox 24/7 for reviewing and processing requests through these channels in a timely manner, utilizing a variety of different law enforcement systems. In addition, they handle various administrative duties related to obtaining and compiling data from each of these systems based on the specific request. 

 
There is currently one full-time regular vacancy in the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

Rewarding Aspects of the Job: 
Your work will significantly impact our sworn personnel, as the documents and data we handle are directly utilized not only by our agency staff but also by other law enforcement agencies. Each day in this department and agency is unique, offering a wealth of learning opportunities, as our office and duties intersect with various other departments within the county and judicial systems. By joining our diverse and hardworking team, you will be part of a group dedicated to handling office functions efficiently. Your commitment and contributions to our agency and department are certain to develop professional skills that will pave the way for success beyond our office.
 
Challenging Aspects of the Job: 
We are a 24/7 agency working around the clock, even on holidays. In this role, you’ll be managing multiple requests all at once to support essential functions of the office and the public we serve. Our office processes and maintains a lot of records and files, and time-management, organizational skills, as well as attentiveness to detail are skills that will help you succeed in this position.
 
An ideal candidate will be:
 

Dependable. We are a 24/7 agency and rely on our staff to keep the office running. Consistently meeting deadlines and delivering work on time. Being reliable and punctual in all aspects of work.

 

Detailed Oriented. This position requires a lot of data entry and will require the technician to thoroughly review their work, and the work of others, for accuracy and completeness. 

 

Consistent. Technicians are required to maintain a high standard of performance over time and must ensure that work quality remains consistent in different situations.

 

Adaptable. In this role, you will succeed if you can adapt to changes in priorities or work processes while maintaining reliability. Being flexible without compromising the quality of work is essential.

 

Problem-solver. As a technician, you will support the Records Bureau by addressing daily challenges and finding effective solutions. Additionally, you will anticipate potential issues and take proactive steps to prevent them.

 

Exceptional Communication. Success as a Sheriff's Criminal Records Technician requires exceptional communication skills, involving the ability to effectively convey information, address challenges, and interact professionally with various stakeholders within the law enforcement context.

 

Accountable. The role of a technician entails being accountable, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility for tasks, maintaining accuracy in record-keeping, and ensuring reliability in handling sensitive information.

 

Prioritization Proficient. Technicians effectively manage tasks, ensuring that critical responsibilities are given precedence. Success in this role hinges on adeptly organizing and prioritizing various record-related duties, such as processing requests, addressing urgent matters, and maintaining accuracy in record-keeping.

 

Reliable Decision-maker. In this role you will be tasked with making sound and consistent decisions. Your ability to make reliable decisions will contribute to the efficiency and integrity of law enforcement records management.

 

Ethical. Upholding ethical standards and integrity in all actions are crucial for success, as you will be handling sensitive information. This includes maintaining confidentiality, following legal and departmental guidelines, and ensuring the ethical use of criminal records data.

 
Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
 

Records Management Proficiency. Familiarity with law enforcement records management systems, particularly RIMS, is a plus.

 

Law Enforcement Administrative Support: Provide efficient office or administrative support within a law enforcement or criminal justice setting, demonstrating a keen understanding of the specific requirements and nuances of the law enforcement is highly preferred.

 

Fluency in Spanish. Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish is preferred but not required.

 
Work Locations and Available Shifts:
 

Work Locations: The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau headquarters is located at the Hall of Justice in Redwood City, CA – we also have substations in San Carlos, Half Moon Bay, and Millbrae that we have assigned technicians to work at.

 

Shift Expectations: Selected candidates are expected to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or other shift work depending on needs of the office.

 

Shift Availability: There are 3 shifts (Days, Swings, and Nights) and we are currently working on a 4-10 Schedule (4 days, 10-hours shifts) split between the days of Sun-Weds and Weds-Sat. Alternative work hour schedules are available (i.e., 9/80 schedule).

 
Other Requirements:
 

Background Check: Selected candidates must successfully pass a detailed background and/or criminal history review conducted by the Sheriff’s Office. Felony and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. 

 

Uniforms: Hired candidates are required to wear a designated uniform specified to the department while on duty.

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

 

 

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:
 

Sheriff's Criminal Records Technician I ($27.97-$34.95 hourly):  One year of general clerical or office assistant experience.

Sheriff's Criminal Records Technician II ($29.59-$37.01 hourly):   One year of experience in the maintenance of various law enforcement records.

  
Knowledge of: Policies and procedures related to law enforcement records maintenance activities; legal documents, forms and terminology; office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; business data processing principles and the use of word processing and personal computing equipment; business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals; and record keeping principles and practices.
 
Skill/Ability to: Read and understand law enforcement documents and extract relevant information; perform detailed Sheriff's records support work accurately; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; compose routine correspondence from brief instructions; operate standard equipment including a computer; operate non-standard office equipment, including document imaging system and mug shot and photo line-up machine; deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals in person and over the phone, some of whom might be hostile or irate; organize and maintain accurate files and records; make accurate arithmetic calculations, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

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, 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 supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the Standard San Mateo County employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. 

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 which may include a pre-interview exercise (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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
Please note: The anticipated dates of the recruitment are listed below. Please make plans to be present for these opportunities.  Applicants will be notified of dates, times, and places of the interviews with as much advance notice as possible.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, by 11:59 PM PST 
Application Screening: Week October 28, 2024
Panel Interviews: Week of November 11, 2024