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Human Services Agency - Director of Finance (Open & Promotional)
- Redwood City, California United States
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Nov 12, 2026
- $206,419.20 - $258,148.80 Annually - Full Time
County of San Mateo, CA

San Mateo County government protects and enhances the health, safety, welfare, and natural resources of the community, and provides quality services that benefit and enrich the lives of the people of this community.We are committed to: The highest standards of public service A common vision of responsiveness The highest standards of ethical conduct Treating people with respect and dignity San Mateo County is located in the scenic San Francisco Bay Area. The County’s diverse population has approximately 750,000 residents, growing to over one million in daytime population. San Mateo County provides the benefits of a temperate climate and clean air, with abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas, as well as metropolitan San Francisco, are within easy reach. San Mateo County government has a budget of $2.4 billion, with a workforce of over 5,400 employees in 22 departments and agencies. San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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- $206,419.20 - $258,148.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Nov 12, 2026
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The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of

Human Services Agency Director of Finance

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

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.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (Pass/Fail) based on the candidate's application, cover letter, resume, and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to participate in a panel interview (weight: 100%).

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

1. Resume
2. A Cover Letter that includes responses to the following:
Describe a significant change you led in a public-sector finance operation. What problem were you addressing, how did you bring staff and partners along, and what improved as a result?

Describe your experience preparing, monitoring, and analyzing a departmental budget and recommending improvements. Include one example from human services or a comparable public program in which state or federal funding rules affected a budget or service decision and explain what you recommended and why.
Electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your application materials will be forwarded to you upon receipt of your application materials. Resumes submitted via email will not be accepted.

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.

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.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening: Monday, December 7, 2026
Panel Interviews: Thursday, December 17, 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 committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact Arlene Cahill at acahill@smcgov.org
(Human Services Agency Director Of Finance - D130) (11112026)
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County of San Mateo, CA
San Mateo County government protects and enhances the health, safety, welfare, and natural resources of the community, and provides quality services that benefit and enrich the lives of the people of this community.

We are committed to:
- The highest standards of public service
- A common vision of responsiveness
- The highest standards of ethical conduct
- Treating people with respect and dignity
San Mateo County is located in the scenic San Francisco Bay Area. The County’s diverse population has approximately 750,000 residents, growing to over one million in daytime population. San Mateo County provides the benefits of a temperate climate and clean air, with abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas, as well as metropolitan San Francisco, are within easy reach. San Mateo County government has a budget of $2.4 billion, with a workforce of over 5,400 employees in 22 departments and agencies.

San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
County of San Mateo, CA
- Redwood City, California, United States
- https://www.smcgov.org
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