Assistant Director of the Family Justice Center (Open and Promotional)

Description

The District Attorney's Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of

Assistant Director of the Family Justice Center.

Please view our online brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

Join us for an engaging LinkedIn Live informational session to explore this exciting opportunity. We'll provide an overview of the department, position, and what the hiring managers are looking for. Don't miss out-join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 , from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST . Click here to register.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help, or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on the examination.

The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail), and a Panel Interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview. Candidates must successfully pass the interview to be placed on the hiring (eligible) list.

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. Interviews may be conducted virtually using MS Teams.

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. To apply:

• Complete the County of San Mateo Employment Application Form
• Provide responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which includes these two subjects:
  1. Explain how your education, training, and experience have prepared you to be successful in this position.
  2. Describe your experience developing and working in programs that provide assistance to victims of violence.
• Attach a Cover Letter expressing your interest in the position.
• Attach a Resume

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
LinkedIn Live Session: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Final Filing Date: Monday, June 1, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of June 8, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of June 22, 2026

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 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.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Lealoa Numera (05112026) (Program Services Manager II)

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• County of San Mateo Human Resources Department

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