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Posted: December 23, 2025 (22 days ago)

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Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo

Department of Housing

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Location

Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Salary

$50.40 - $72.14

per hour

Closes

January 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working for the County of San Mateo's Department of Housing to support programs that help with affordable housing and community growth.

You'll assist in planning, funding, and managing projects that improve living conditions in the area.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in housing programs, community planning, or public administration who enjoys helping local communities thrive.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in housing or community development programs, with higher levels (II/III) requiring more advanced responsibilities
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing policies and regulations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for program evaluation and project management
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, residents, and government partners
  • Ability to prepare reports, grant applications, and presentations
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as public administration, urban planning, or social services (preferred or required for higher levels)
  • Valid California driver's license and willingness to travel within the county

Full Job Description

The Department of Housing is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III.

Please click here to view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!


NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Additional Information

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: January
19-23, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interview: February 3 and/or 4, 2026

About the County
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.

. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (12232025) (Housing Community Development Specialist II/III - R002/R003)

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Posted on NEOGOV: 12/23/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/24/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sanmateo-5180197