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Director Of Environmental Health Services
County of San Mateo
Environmental Health Services
Location
Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Salary
$94.97 - $118.77
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 7, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a county department that protects public health by overseeing environmental issues like food safety, water quality, and hazardous materials in San Mateo County, California.
The director manages a team, develops policies, and ensures compliance with health regulations to serve a diverse population.
A good fit would be an experienced leader with a background in public health or environmental services who is passionate about equity and innovative problem-solving.
Key Requirements
- Relevant environmental health leadership experience
- Strong strategic leadership and innovative thinking skills
- Ability to demonstrate a significant professional accomplishment in a cover letter
- Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental health, public health, or related field (implied for director-level role)
- Experience managing teams and departments in government or public sector
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and public health equity
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and serving multicultural communities
Full Job Description
The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!
Application/Examination:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit the required application materials online at https://jobs.smcgov.org. Email submissions will not be accepted.
Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Final Filing Date: April 6, 2026, 5PM PST
Application Screening: By April 8, 2026
Panel Interviews (In-person): April 23 and/or April 24, 2026
Finalist Interviews (In-person): April 30 and/or May 1, 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.
- 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 environmental health leadership experience you would bring to this role; and
- A recent and significant professional accomplishment that demonstrates your strategic leadership and innovative thinking skills.
Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Final Filing Date: April 6, 2026, 5PM PST
Application Screening: By April 8, 2026
Panel Interviews (In-person): April 23 and/or April 24, 2026
Finalist Interviews (In-person): April 30 and/or May 1, 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.
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