About the Role
Reporting to the County Executive, the Deputy County Executive plans, organizes and directs the activities of several key departments as well as Countywide initiatives, including:
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy County Executive plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the County and driving transformational change across County systems, building stronger communities, and ensuring equitable access to vital services. The individual selected for this role will:
Lead with purpose: Direct the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Drive results: Oversee multiple departments, ensuring resources are used effectively and projects deliver meaningful outcomes.
Shape the future: Anticipate emerging challenges, provide innovative solutions, and keep leadership informed of trends that impact our community.
Foster collaboration: Build strong partnerships across government, community, and business sectors to deliver on the County’s vision.
Champion workforce success: Mentor, inspire, and empower County leadership teams, promote a culture of inclusion, innovation, and accountability.
The ideal candidate for this role brings a combination of background and strength such as:
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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:
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