County of San Mateo, CA
Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships
County of San Mateo, CA, San Mateo, CA, United States
Salary: $179,233.60 - $224,057.60 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: D243
Department: County Executive's/Clerk of the Board
Division: County Management
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: 12/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 50B
Description
The County's Executive Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships.
Please view our Online Brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.
Application/Examination
This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. 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 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 this examination.
The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail) and an Interview (weight: 100%). Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview.
Depending on the number of applications a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. For that reason, not all applicants with the minimum qualifications are guaranteed to advance through the recruitment.
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 "Apply". 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.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted in addition to the standard Employment Application form:
Final Filing Date: Monday, December 23, 2024, by 11:59 PM PSTApplication Screening: December 24 - 27, 2024Panel Interview: January 8 and/or 9, 2025
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.
Analyst: Ximena Burns - 1202024 (Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training, wellness and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position, will weigh heavily in the screening process, and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling, and ability to follow instructions will 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 understand these instructions.
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Describe how your experience and qualifications have prepared you for the position of Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships. What key skills and accomplishments make you an ideal candidate for this role?
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Provide an example from your work experience where you had to present a sensitive or contentious issue affecting your employer to the media. How did you prepare for the interaction, manage the messaging, and ensure the organization's position was communicated clearly and effectively?
04
Provide an example of a time when you had to manage messaging across multiple communication channels in a challenging situation? How did you ensure clarity, consistency, and audience engagement while addressing the issue strategically? To what extent did you direct others through the crisis communications response or participate in a hands-on manner?
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As the Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships, you will lead a team of professionals responsible for engaging with the community and planning responses to significant issues affecting them. Please provide an example that demonstrates your ability to effectively lead a team in this capacity, including how you addressed challenges, fostered collaboration, and ensured successful outcomes.
Required Question
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: D243
Department: County Executive's/Clerk of the Board
Division: County Management
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: 12/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 50B
Description
The County's Executive Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships.
Please view our Online Brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.
Application/Examination
This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. 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 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 this examination.
The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail) and an Interview (weight: 100%). Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview.
Depending on the number of applications a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. For that reason, not all applicants with the minimum qualifications are guaranteed to advance through the recruitment.
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 "Apply". 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.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted in addition to the standard Employment Application form:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions (attached to the application form).
Final Filing Date: Monday, December 23, 2024, by 11:59 PM PSTApplication Screening: December 24 - 27, 2024Panel Interview: January 8 and/or 9, 2025
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.
Analyst: Ximena Burns - 1202024 (Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training, wellness and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
01
IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position, will weigh heavily in the screening process, and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling, and ability to follow instructions will 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 understand these instructions.
- Yes
- No
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Describe how your experience and qualifications have prepared you for the position of Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships. What key skills and accomplishments make you an ideal candidate for this role?
03
Provide an example from your work experience where you had to present a sensitive or contentious issue affecting your employer to the media. How did you prepare for the interaction, manage the messaging, and ensure the organization's position was communicated clearly and effectively?
04
Provide an example of a time when you had to manage messaging across multiple communication channels in a challenging situation? How did you ensure clarity, consistency, and audience engagement while addressing the issue strategically? To what extent did you direct others through the crisis communications response or participate in a hands-on manner?
05
As the Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships, you will lead a team of professionals responsible for engaging with the community and planning responses to significant issues affecting them. Please provide an example that demonstrates your ability to effectively lead a team in this capacity, including how you addressed challenges, fostered collaboration, and ensured successful outcomes.
Required Question