Legislative Aide - District 2 - Unclassified (Open)
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department County of San Mateo, CA, United States
- Location: County of San Mateo, CA, United States
- Categories: Administration and Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Job Description:
Legislative Aide - District 2 - Unclassified (Open)
Description
Supervisor Noelia Corzo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Legislative Aide (Unclassified) - District 2
Please view our Online Brochure for a detailed description of this position
and instructions on how to apply.
The Position:
Working with the Supervisor and the District 2 staff, the Legislative Aide will play a key role in developing, analyzing, and implementing policies and initiatives related to housing, public health, immigration, transit, and other issue areas. Expertise in housing, public health, immigration, and transit matters, including policies, will be instrumental in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in San Mateo County District 2. Key responsibilities will include:
- Policy Development and Analysis: Research and analyze housing, public health, immigration, transit, and related policies and proposals. Develop and recommend strategies to address housing affordability, tenant protections, safe streets, public health, and immigration in the district and countywide.
- Legislative Support: Assist in drafting legislation, resolutions, and policy briefs related to housing, public health, immigration, transit, and related policies and other issue areas as needed. Monitor and report on housing, public health, immigration, transit, and related legislation at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Community Engagement: Act as a liaison between the Supervisor's office and constituents, community groups, and stakeholders in housing, public health and other issue areas. Organize and attend community meetings and events and gather feedback. Assist the D2 team with providing constituent support to county residents.
- Project Management: Coordinate and manage policy projects and initiatives, ensuring they align with the Supervisor's goals, objectives and the District 2 strategic plan.
- Communication: Prepare reports, presentations, talking points, and briefing materials for the Supervisor. Communicate complex policy and programs in an accessible manner to diverse audiences.
- Team Collaboration: Work with the District 2 team on additional issue areas, commissions, community outreach, special projects, and legislative support as needed.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years of direct experience working for a county or state legislator or comparable experience in a government or policy-making setting.
The position/office is based primarily in Redwood City and secondarily in San Mateo. The ideal candidate will be willing and able to travel throughout the district and the county. Meeting constituents, stakeholders, and community partners throughout the district is an essential responsibility of this position.
Characteristics and skills imperative for success in the position include, but are not limited to:
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational proficiency, including the abilities to prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse team and constituency.
- Strategic thinking, proactive planning, and reliable follow-through are essential.
- Schedule flexibility – occasional evenings and weekends are required.
- Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese proficiency is preferred.
Application/Examination:
This recruitment is Open. Anyone may apply.
The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise.
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application documents.
All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Only the most highly qualified candidates, as determined by the initial screening process, will be invited to participate in the interview selection process.
Those selected to participate in the interview process will be notified of the date, time and place of the subsequent phases of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit the following materials online at https://jobs.smcgov.org or by clicking the Apply button. Email submissions will not be accepted.
- A Resume
- A detailed Cover Letter that includes responses to each of the following questions:
- Describe how your education and experience qualify you for this position. Include any experience working for business, governmental, political, or legislative organizations specifically focused on housing initiatives.
- Describe a significant work project or program you have managed. Discuss its objectives, the steps you took to accomplish it, the challenges you faced, and the outcome.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Closing Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
Screening: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of August 10, 2026
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.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
If you have questions regarding this position, please email Ximena Burns at [email protected].