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The District Attorney's Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Family Justice Center Project Coordinator.
Please view our Online Brochure for detailed information about the position
and instructions on how to apply.
This is an Open recruitment. Anyone may apply.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.• The standard County of San Mateo Employment Application form.• Resume• A detailed Cover Letter that includes responses to each of the following questions:• Explain how your education, training, and experience have prepared you to be successful in leading the creation of and then directing the San Mateo County Family Justice Center. Then, describe your experience developing and working in programs that provide assistance to victims of violence.• Based on your knowledge of Family Justice Centers, what challenges do you foresee in the development of our Family Justice Center? How have your worked through similar challenges in previous positions?• Tell us what you know about the partnerships that exist in San Mateo County. How will these be beneficial to your efforts in establishing the Family Justice Center?• Describe your experience bringing the voices of underserved or marginalized communities to decision-making processes.Your responses should be complete and concise. The cover letter, with your responses to these topics, should be no more than four pages in length.Electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your application materials will be forwarded to you upon receipt of your application materials. Resumes submitted via email or incomplete application packets will not be accepted.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.The Eligible List created from this recruitment will be used to fill this current vacancy and could be used to fill future classified and unclassified vacancies.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.In addition to completing the standard Employment Application form, a resume and a cover letter providing responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be provided.TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:Final Filing Date: January 13, 20245, at 11:59 PM PSTApplication Screening: January 15-21, 2025Panel Interview: February 5-6, 2025Currently, this position is classified as a limited term position. Limited term positions are full-time, temporary, at-will positions, funded for the duration of a project, or up to three years. Limited Term positions receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan - portable 401(a).Importantly, pending approval by the Board of Supervisors, this position will become a regular, unclassified position. The County is committed to providing this service to our community. Unclassified positions are at will positions and are not covered by San Mateo County Civil Service Rules. However, the duration of an unclassified position is not limited.Current and regular County of San Mateo employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process this will be considered a work-out-of-class assignment or a special assignment. If upon Board approval of the regular position you are in this role either as a work-out-of-class or by special assignment, you would be offered the opportunity to transfer to the regular, unclassified position.About the CountySan 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: Chet Overstreet – 12032024 (Family Justice Center Project Coordinator - D072)