Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE).
SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students.
SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students.
To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to:
• Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems;
• Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess;
• Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities;
• Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities.
THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work."
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and administrative personnel functions related to the recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation of County Office of Education (Office) classified employees under Merit System guidelines; provides technical support to Office personnel commission services, applicants, and the public regarding personnel functions; provides complex administrative support to the Executive Director and Personnel Commission; and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs a variety of complex technical and specialized personnel functions related to the
recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation of classified personnel; serves as a technical resource to Office personnel, applicants, and the public regarding personnel functions in classified employment; responds to inquiries and provides technical information concerning recruitment processes, policies, procedures, and Merit System Rules and Regulations.
Provides administrative support to relieve the Personnel Commission administrator of administrative and clerical details; plans, coordinates, and organizes office activities and coordinates flow of communications and information; ensures smooth and efficient office operations and related functions comply with established laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Receives, screens, and evaluates applications for minimum qualifications to determine eligibility; prepares and distributes acceptance and rejections notifications to applicants as appropriate.
SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST OF JOB DUTIES.
Required Documents
BENEFITS:
Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,300.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). This position is represented by California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter No. 887. Pursuant to Article 2 of the CSEA 887 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the County Office shall deduct in accordance with the CSEA dues and fees schedule from the wages of all employees.
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS:
Accrue 102 hours of sick leave
15 paid holidays
15 paid vacation days
CALPERS Employer Contribution
Work remotely one (1) day every week (applicable after initial 6 months pending supervisor approval)
Flexible work schedule depending on position
Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
*Floating Holiday, Personal Leave, Executive Leave, and Personal Business vary depending on the position,
collective bargaining agreement, and/or other regulations.
PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) IN YOUR APPLICATION:
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
EDUCATION: Equivalent to an associate degree with major coursework in human resources, public administration, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in recruitment and/or classification, preferably in a public personnel office, or a closely related field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing divisional policies and procedures.
EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The examination process for this classification may consist of:
1. An in-person written examination (Tentative Date: August 22, 2025); and
2. An oral board examination conducted virtually (Tentative Date: August 28, 2025).
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