Assistant Clerk of the Board - Confidential (Open and Promotional)

Assistant Clerk of the Board - Confidential (Open and Promotional) at County of San Mateo, CA summary :

The Assistant Clerk of the Board in the County Executive's Office supports administrative functions for government executive boards and commissions. Responsibilities include managing meeting agendas, facilitating communication, and ensuring compliance with official procedures. The role requires strong organizational, customer service, and political diplomacy skills to effectively support county governance.

Salary : $100,048.00 - $125,049.60 Annually

Location : County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : New

Department : County Executive's / Clerk of the Board

Division : Clerk of the Board

Opening Date : 10 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 15 / : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 70B

Description

The County Executive's Office is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of

Assistant Clerk of the Board .

Please view the Online Brochure for a detailed description of the position and instructions on how to apply.

Join us for a virtual Info Session on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 12 : 30-1 : 30 PM PST to learn about the Assistant Clerk of the Board career opportunity with the County of San Mateo. Hear directly from Robert Manchia, County Chief Financial Officer, Sukhmani Purewal, current Assistant Clerk of the Board, and Chet Overstreet, Talent Acquisition Supervisor, as they share insights about the role and answer your questions.

Don't miss this chance to discover what it takes to succeed and how to make your application stand out! Register here :

Application / Examination

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

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 (weight : 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. 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. Interviews may be conducted virtually using MS Teams.

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 to apply. 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 employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

To apply :

• Complete the County of San Mateo Employment Application Form
• Provide responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire that is part of the Application Form

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

INFORMATION SESSION : Interested applicants can meet the staff of the County Executive's Office and learn more about the position by attending a LinkedIn Live virtual information session on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 12 : 30 PM - 1 : 30 PM.

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. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

Analyst : Chet Overstreet ) (Assistant Clerk of the Board - E463)

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 submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide additional information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the screening process and will also be used in the selection process. This is a competitive process so please answer the questions completely, paying attention to all parts of the multi-part questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language will be considered. Neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will also be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. I have read and understood these instructions.

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Describe your experience performing administrative tasks and services for a government executive board or commission. List the tasks and services you provided and specify the types and purposes of those boards and / or commissions.

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If applicable, describe your experience using a specific automated agenda system such as Granicus. Also, describe your general use of computers in a work setting and identify the software programs you have used, the types of documents you have created, how often they were created, and the primary readers of those documents.

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Describe your customer service philosophy and provide specific examples of the ways you provide the highest standards of customer service.

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Explain how you develop and maintain supportive and effective business relationships with executives. Also provide an example that best demonstrates your political astuteness and diplomacy with government officials.

Required Question

Keywords :

administrative support, government board, meeting agenda management, executive communication, public administration, customer service, political astuteness, diplomacy, document preparation, county government