Director of Public Works

To apply for this opportunity, please submit the required application materials online at https://jobs.smcgov.org. Email submissions will not be accepted.

• Resume
• Cover Letter that is no more than 3-pages long that highlights the following:
  • Why you are interested in this position and the relevant public works leadership experience you would bring to this role; and
  • A recent and significant professional accomplishment that demonstrates your strategic leadership and innovative thinking skills.

The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise. 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.

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Final Filing Date: January 12, 2026, by 5:00 PM PST
Application Screening: By January 16, 2026
Panel Interviews (In-person): Week of January 26, 2026
Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of February 2, 2026

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 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 is committed to advancing equity in order 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.

If you have questions regarding this position, please send an email to Sherita Nzali at snzali@smcgov.org.