The County's Executive Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Director of Sustainability.
Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!
For a PDF copy of the brochure, please click here! To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.
1. Resume
2. A detailed Cover Letter that includes the following: A short summary of your relevant qualifications and executive leadership experience that prepares you for this director position along with a discussion of what you think is the most pressing sustainability trend or issue facing California in general, or San Mateo County specifically and what the County can do to prepare for it.
Upon receipt of your application materials, an electronic confirmation will be forwarded to you. Resumes submitted via email will not be accepted.
The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an Application Screening, and a multi-layered interview process. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5:00 PM PST
Application Screening: February 13 - 14, 2025
In-Person Interviews: February 26 and/or 27, 2025
Finalist Interviews: Week of March 3, 2025
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 committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact Ximena Burns at xburns@smcgov.org.
