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Network Engineer - IS Communications Specialist II - Limited Term
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$129,480.00 - $161,865.60 Annually
- Temporary
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Engineering
Park Ranger II (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$88,212.80 - $110,323.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Forestry
- Parks and Recreation
Library Project Manager - (Management Analyst) (Departmental Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$121,264.00 - $151,611.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Library Services
- Project Management
Job Development Specialist II - Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$96,616.00 - $120,702.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Lead Legal Secretary - District Attorney's Office (Departmental Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$86,403.20 - $107,952.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Communication Specialist - San Mateo County Libraries (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$117,228.80 - $146,556.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Library Services
City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County - Executive Director
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$310,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Patient Services Specialist - Keller Center/Specialty Clinics (County Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$75,940.80 - $94,972.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Health Benefits Analyst II - Portuguese or Spanish Speaking Required - Limited Term
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Temporary
- Human Resources and Personnel
- Public Health
Director of Food & Nutrition Services - San Mateo Medical Center (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$147,472.00 - $184,329.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Public Health
Supervising Adult Psychiatrist-Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$344,364.80 - $430,393.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Supervising Deputy Coroner (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$121,846.40 - $152,339.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Other
Supervising Occupational Therapist - California Children's Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$140,316.80 - $175,448.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Senior Appraiser (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$108,929.60 - $136,156.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Real Estate
Senior Auditor-Appraiser (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$108,929.60 - $136,156.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Real Estate
Sheriff's Correctional Officer (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$109,553.60 - $136,968.00 Annually
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Sheriff's Property Officer I/II (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$69,700.80 - $104,374.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I/II - Limited Term (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$5,466.93 - $7,763.60 Monthly
- Temporary
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Part Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Respiratory Therapist III (Department Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$116,355.20 - $145,475.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Revenue Cycle Informatics Administrative Assistant I (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$84,260.80 - $105,331.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
SART Nurse - Extra Help (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - Extra Help
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$95,139.20 - $133,785.60 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - Forensic Mental Health
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$95,139.20 - $133,785.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Psychologist II - Youth Case Management - Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Open and Promo)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,252.80 - $160,347.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Public Services Specialist (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$62,504.00 - $78,104.00 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Quality Management Clinical Services Manager (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$140,462.40 - $203,216.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Peer Support Specialist I/II - Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Adult Programs) (Open & Promo)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$66,102.40 - $91,208.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Perioperative Relief Nurse (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$148,532.80 - $185,640.00 Annually
- Part Time
- Public Health
Physical Therapist II - San Mateo Medical Center (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Full Time
- Public Health
Physician-Family Practice/Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$266,427.20 - $314,912.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Principal Auditor-Appraiser (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,856.00 - $161,158.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Planning and Development
- Real Estate
Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$95,139.20 - $133,785.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Office Specialist (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$65,748.80 - $82,160.00 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Patient Services Assistant II - Spanish-Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$66,393.60 - $83,012.80 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Customer Service
Nurse Practitioner - OB/GYN - Extra-Help (OPEN)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$194,667.20 - $230,089.60 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Nursing Supervisor - Relief/Extra-Help (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$164,278.40 - $205,337.60 Annually
- Part Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Occupational Therapist I/II California Children's Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$106,080.00 - $148,616.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Occupational Therapist II - Spanish Speaking Preferred - Extra-Help (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Management Analyst - PHPP - STI/HIV and TB Program (Departmental Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$121,264.00 - $151,611.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Medical Office Specialist - Home Visiting Program - Limited Term
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$6,231.33 - $7,794.80 Monthly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Medical Surgical Nurse (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$157,081.60 - $185,619.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Mobile Clinic Certified Medical Assistant - Spanish Speaking Required (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$5,855.20 - $7,316.40 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Health
Legal Office Specialist (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$77,937.60 - $97,406.40 Annually
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Library Assistant I/II - Bilingual Language Skills Preferred-Bookmobile Driver Services (Extra-Help)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Library Services
- Transportation or Transit
Licensed Psychologist - San Mateo Medical Center (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,252.80 - $160,347.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$86,528.00 - $102,294.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
- Other
Human Services Supervisor (Departmental Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$107,785.60 - $134,763.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human Resources and Personnel
In-Custody Case Manager I/II (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$6,676.80 - $9,351.33 Monthly
- Full Time
- Custodial and Janitorial
- Human and Social Services
Infrastructure Engineer - IS Systems Specialist III (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$139,131.20 - $173,888.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Information Technology and Communication Services
IS Manager II - Security (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$162,593.60 - $203,216.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
IS Project Manager II - Limited Term (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$156,644.80 - $195,769.60 Annually
- Temporary
- Project Management
Group Supervisor I/II - Probation Department (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$89,523.20 - $111,966.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Probation
Hazardous Materials Specialist IV (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,211.20 - $160,222.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
Health Care for the Homeless/Farmworkers Health Program Management Analyst (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$121,264.00 - $151,611.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Hospital Billing and Follow Up Specialist - Limited Term
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$75,940.80 - $94,972.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
Human Services Analyst II (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$96,616.00 - $120,702.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Human Resources and Personnel
Extra-Help Psychiatric Specialist (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Family Partner Support Specialist I/II - Behavioral Health (Spanish Required) (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$66,102.40 - $91,208.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Fiscal Office Specialist (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$70,928.00 - $88,628.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Election Worker - Office Assistant (Extra Help, Seasonal)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Seasonal
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
Election Worker - Office Specialist (Extra Help, Seasonal)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$65,748.80 Annually
- Seasonal
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
Election Worker - Vote Center Representative (Extra Help, Seasonal)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Seasonal
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Education and Training
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
Environmental Health Specialist I-II-III - Consumer Protection Programs (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$7,579.87 - $11,778.00 Monthly
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
Deputy Probation Officer I/II - Probation Department (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Full Time
- Probation
- Other
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$128,897.60 - $161,137.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff Bailiff (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$10,741.47 - $11,363.73 Monthly
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$119,350.40 - $126,817.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Election Worker - IT Assistant - Office Specialist (Extra Help, Seasonal)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$65,748.80 Annually
- Seasonal
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
Dentist (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$200,200.00 - $250,265.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Deputy Coroner (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$110,822.40 - $138,486.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Other
Deputy Probation Officer - Lateral (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$110,260.80 - $137,737.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Probation
- Other
Court Reporter - Superior Court of California (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$137,134.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Court Administration
Coyote Point Marina Park Aide - Extra Help
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Creative Arts Therapist - San Mateo Medical Center (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$88,379.20 - $110,510.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Museum and Arts
- Public Health
Critical Care Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$157,081.60 - $185,619.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Community Mental Health Nurse - Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$169,644.80 - $189,675.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Contract Administrator II - Technology Services Department (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$8,782.80 - $10,972.00 Monthly
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Court Interpreter - Spanish Speaking (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$80,246.40 - $97,531.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Court Administration
Certified Nursing Assistant - Psychiatric Unit (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II (Medical Technologist) (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
- Public Health
- Sciences and Laboratory
Accountant II - Human Services Agency (Departmental Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$78,977.60 - $115,440.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Human Resources and Personnel
Adult Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Open)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$319,321.60 - $399,193.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Ambulatory Care Nurse (Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred) - Open & Promotional
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$157,081.60 - $185,619.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Assistant Director of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Open & Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$197,537.60 - $247,041.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$105,331.20 - $174,324.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Engineering
911 Communications Dispatcher I (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$100,984.00 - $112,860.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
911 Communications Dispatcher I/II (Extra Help / Limited Term)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Accountant I/II - Probation Department (Departmental Promotional Only)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$78,977.60 - $115,440.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Probation

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Network Engineer - IS Communications Specialist II - Limited Term
- County of San Mateo, California United States
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Aug 25, 2026
- $129,480.00 - $161,865.60 Annually - Temporary
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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Job Details
- $129,480.00 - $161,865.60 Annually
- Temporary
- Aug 25, 2026
Job Description
Description
The Technology Services Department seeks a qualified Network Engineer - IS Communication Specialist II.

This position is responsible for design, configuration, maintenance, and fault isolation of the County enterprise network including: network security, routing, switching, wireless LAN, WAN, VOIP, Virtual Private Networking, testing, and repairing network infrastructure. This individual may exercise technical and functional direction over lower-level staff and may also provide training on a project basis.

The ideal candidate for this position will have proficiency and experience with:
Advanced network infrastructure engineering, configuration, installation, and maintenance methods and techniques.
Management of L2 and L3 technologies and security including adjacency/convergence protocols and techniques (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
IP traffic redistribution and route filtering.
VPN setup and troubleshooting including IPSec and GRE.
Application of ACL's and VLAN Configuration Management.
Aruba Wireless managed environment including Clearpass, Airwave and Controller(s).
Configuring and building an industry standard network monitoring and alert system (SolarWinds experience is desirable).
Technical writing and diagraming skills for producing use case documentation and standard operating procedures
The ideal candidates will also have knowledge of:

Arista switching environment.
Arista CloudVision.
HPE/Aruba switching and routing experience.
SDWAN technology with Silver Peak experience ideal.
Cradlepoint and Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager.
Aruba Wireless managed environment.
Firewalls including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, or both.
F5, or competing/compatible load balancing technologies.
Network Security design.
UPS connectivity & installation.
Power and power distribution supporting network appliance.
Cloud datacenter support experience.
DNS, DHCP and an understanding of IPAM.
Solarwinds or other network management platforms.
The position will require the individual to participate in an on-call capacity after working hours.

Note: This is a limited-term, at-will assignment. Limited term employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. This recruitment maybe used to fill future limited term.

Information for current County employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Defines, assists in design, and implements system infrastructure and solutions.
Evaluates and effectively responds to requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with telecommunications, wireless, and network systems in person, over the phone, or remotely; diagnoses system hardware, software, and operational problems; trains users on software and hardware usage by providing instruction and documentation in person, on the phone, or electronically.
Implement new systems, programs, and hardware and software upgrades.
Implements, maintains, and enforces policies and procedures for telecommunications, and network administration.
Responds to inquiries from other departmental staff and documents and communicates problem resolutions.
Confers with vendor representatives to identify and correct causes of hardware and software malfunctions and to perform enhancements.
Maintains hardware and software inventory; verifies stock and supplies for replacement parts; picks up parts from vendors; repairs and refurbishes equipment and peripherals from available parts.
Researches and provides recommendations or with approval, purchases tools, supplies, and repair parts from a variety of sources.
Writes and maintains user and technical operating instructions and documentation; provides training to users and other technical staff and advises on best practices.
Assists in coordinating activities with other information services department staff.
May serve as technical lead for assigned projects, including gathering user and systems requirements, working with vendors, contractors, project managers, and other project staff, installing, configuring, testing, and providing general technical support, and developing technical and user documentation.
Provides updates, status, and completion information to staff and/or users via voicemail, email, or in-person communication.
Installs, configures, and maintains systems.
Monitors and evaluates overall system performance.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the functions of the job.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Completion of coursework and/or training in information systems, computer science, or related field.

Experience: IS Communications Specialist II: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing technical support in the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems specific to network.

Licenses and Certifications:

Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices used in the operations, maintenance, repair, and administration of assigned systems and equipment.
Techniques and methods of system implementation and monitoring.
Troubleshooting and installation techniques.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Customer service and telephone techniques.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with vendors and County staff.
Skill/Ability to:

Perform basic technical support functions for assigned systems; troubleshoot problems and take appropriate action or escalate to appropriate staff as needed.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve basic system problems and perform minor repairs.
Setup equipment and install and configure software.
Deal tactfully with the customers and staff in providing information, answering questions, and providing customer service.
Respond to and effectively prioritize a high volume of phone calls and other requests for service.
Learn and understand the organization, operation, and functions of the department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Learn, interpret, and apply applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Organize, maintain, and update records systems.
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Use tact and prudence within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Addition Qualifications at the IS Communications Specialist II Level:

Knowledge of:

Advanced system infrastructure configuration methods and techniques.
Techniques and methods of system evaluation, implementation, and documentation.
Troubleshooting, configuration, and installation techniques.
The organization, operation, and functions of the department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities and to determine appropriate point of escalation.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Ability to:

Perform a variety of technical support functions in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair of assigned systems; take appropriate action to resolve problems or escalate to appropriate staff as needed.
Identify and repair equipment, hardware, and software problems.
Train staff on system and equipment usage.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various County sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment and push and pull materials and objects up to 100 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements
Employees work in an office environment with moderate levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff when providing telecommunications, communications, and network equipment and systems support.
Application/Examination
This is a limited term recruitment. Anyone may apply . A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The Information Services Department will screen materials after the recruitment closes. The Information Services Department will contact qualified candidates directly for a departmental interview.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be conducted virtually 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. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Tentative Departmental Interviews: TBD

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 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, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity 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.

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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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