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Job Description
Description
NOTE: This job announcement was amended on April 7, 2026 to include extension of recruitment and information regarding the required licensure for this position.
The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Director of Environmental Health Services
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.- 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;
- A recent and significant professional accomplishment that demonstrates your strategic leadership and innovative thinking skills; and
- Whether you possess a valid California Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certificate. If so, please include your REHS certificate number and expiration date.
Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Final Filing Date: May 8, 2026, 5PM PST
Application Screening: By May 14, 2026
Panel Interviews (In-person): Week May 17, 2026 and May 24, 2026
Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of May 31, 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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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of San Mateo Human Resources Department
Show moreSan Mateo County government protects and enhances the health, safety, welfare, and natural resources of the community, and provides quality services that benefit and enrich the lives of the people of this community.
We are committed to:- The highest standards of public service
- A common vision of responsiveness
- The highest standards of ethical conduct
- Treating people with respect and dignity
San Mateo County is located in the scenic San Francisco Bay Area. The County’s diverse population has approximately 750,000 residents, growing to over one million in daytime population. San Mateo County provides the benefits of a temperate climate and clean air, with abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas, as well as metropolitan San Francisco, are within easy reach. San Mateo County government has a budget of $2.4 billion, with a workforce of over 5,400 employees in 22 departments and agencies.
San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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