Chief of Staff - District 2 - Unclassified

About the role

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. The position ideally requires working closely with the Supervisor throughout their tenure with the County.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze public policy and legislative issues
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives based on analysis and recommendations
• Engage with residents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to identify and address community issues
• Provide support to the Supervisor in managing day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public administration, political science, business administration)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role within a governmental or non-profit organization
• Experience in public policy research and analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct thorough research and analysis of public policy and legislative issues
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives based on analysis and recommendations
• Effective engagement with residents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to understand community needs and develop effective solutions
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Skills

• Public policy research and analysis
• Strategic initiative development
• Community engagement and issue identification
• Project management

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided in the online brochure.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided in the online brochure.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided in the online brochure.

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?