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San Mateo County, CA Assistant Director of Sustainability (Open & Promotional) in United States
Assistant Director of Sustainability (Open & Promotional)
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Assistant Director of Sustainability (Open & Promotional)
Salary
$179,254.40 - $224,099.20 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
D083B
Department
Sustainability Department
Opening Date
03/26/2026
Closing Date
4/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
50B
Description
Benefits
Description
The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Assistant Director of Sustainability (https://canva.link/4wraxj5xnorwnh1) .
Please view the online brochure (https://canva.link/4wraxj5xnorwnh1) for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!
For a PDF copy of the brochure, please click here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14478799-6e3d-49f7-9fad-a5cc1be81580) .
Application/Examination
To apply for this exciting opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org/.
Resume
Detailed Cover Letter, no more than 2-pages, that describes why you are interested in this position and includes responses to the following:
Please describe in detail how your background and experience qualify you for the position of Assistant Director of Sustainability. In particular, please include an overview of your executive management and leadership experience; your experience working in the public sector, working with elected officials, and with the community; your financial and budgetary management experience including the size and scope of the budgets; and your experience and approach to managing and developing teams along with the number of people managed.
Provide detailed information regarding your management experience working in climate change, sustainability, climate resilience, waste management, energy/water conservation or resource protection. Describe how you built capacity in your direct reports and the organization for successful program management.
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 a classified regular, probationary, extra-help or limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an Application Screening, Phone Screening, and a panel interview. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview process. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo?department%5b0%5d=Public%20Safety%20Communications&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending) 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 Timeline
Final Filing Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Friday, April 24, 2026
Phone Screening: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and/or Thursday, April 30, 2026
Panel Interviews: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact Sarah Huynh at shuynh1@smcgov.org.
We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance (https://www.smcgov.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Benefits%20at%20a%20Glance%204.29.25.pdf) 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.
Employer
County of San Mateo
Address
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
https://jobs.smcgov.org
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