Salary: $140,462.40 - $175,510.40 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: B241B
Department: Board of Supervisors
Division: BOS District 2
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 50B
DescriptionSupervisor Noelia Corzo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
CHIEF OF STAFFPlease view the
online brochure for a detailed description of this position.
Application/Examination The Chief of Staff is a full-time, unclassified, at-will position. Unclassified, at-will positions are not covered by the County of San Mateo Civil Service Rules. Ideally, the person hired for this position will work with the Supervisor throughout their tenure with the County.
The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and an interview, which may include a writing exercise given immediately prior to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application documents.
All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Only the most highly qualified candidates, as determined by the initial screening process, will be invited to participate in the interview selection process.
Those selected to participate in the interview process will be notified of the date, time and place of the subsequent phases of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at
https://jobs.smcgov.org- A Resume
- A detailed Cover Letter that includes responses to each of the following questions:
- Provide an example of your experience researching and analyzing public policy and legislative issues. How did your analysis and recommendations influence policy decisions, legislative priorities, or strategic initiatives? Please describe your approach and the outcome.
- Describe your experience identifying and addressing community issues. How have you engaged with residents, community organizations, or other stakeholders to understand community needs and develop effective solutions?
Tentative Recruitment TimelineFinal Date to Apply: Friday, August 7, 2026, by 11:59 PM PSTApplication Screening: August 11, 2026Panel Interviews: Week of August 24, 2026If you have questions regarding this position, please email
Ximena Burns at - (Chief of Staff / Senior Legislative Aide - B241)
We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to attach a resume to their application. Additionally, applicants must include a cover letter detailing their interest in the position, along with narrative responses to the supplemental questions listed below.
The responses to the Supplemental Questions provide additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will weigh heavily in the application screening process and will be used in the selection process.
Applications without an attached Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Supplemental Questions will not be considered.
Supplemental QuestionsQuestion 1: Provide an example of your experience researching and analyzing public policy and legislative issues. How did your analysis and recommendations influence policy decisions, legislative priorities, or strategic initiatives? Please describe your approach and the outcome.
Question 2: Describe your experience identifying and addressing community issues. How have you engaged with residents, community organizations, or other stakeholders to understand community needs and develop effective solutions?
- I have read and understand this information.
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How did you learn about this position?
- County of San Mateo Website
- County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
- County Hosted Virtual Event
- County Hosted Job Fair
- CalOpps.org
- Civic Match
- College/University Career Center
- Community-based Organization Posting
- Facebook/Instagram
- Friend or Relative
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- LinkedIn
- Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
- X (formerly called Twitter)
- Zip Recruiter
- Other (Please specify in next question)
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