Date Posted:

March 20, 2015

Salary: 

$5,087 – $6,360/month

Description:

The County Manager’s Office of the County of San Mateo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Agenda Administrator for the Clerk of the Board (Agenda Administrator) who is integral to the smooth operation of the business of the County of San Mateo. Using exceptional organization, keen interpersonal and unfailing deadline management skills, the Agenda Administrator oversees the bi-weekly development of the Board of Supervisor’s agenda and serves as the secretary to the City Selection Committee. In addition, the Agenda Administrator ensures the integrity, accessibility and transparency of the public records for the entities served by the County.

The ideal candidate for the position will have extensive experience supporting executive management, preferably in a government setting, and will have demonstrated success adhering to mandated policies and procedures. Displaying comfort in interacting with all levels of employees and citizenry while maintaining decorum and practicing political astuteness are essential skills. The Agenda Administrator will work with County and City officials, department directors, office personnel, community leaders and community members in gathering and organizing agenda items; processing and certifying executed resolutions, contracts and ordinances; consulting with and advising staff and the public regarding Board policies, procedures and practices; and providing information on past Board resolutions, contracts and ordinances. This position will require attendance at some evening meetings of committees or commissions.

Qualifications:

Specifically, the Agenda Administrator will:
• Oversee the Board of Supervisor’s agenda development process, including development, posting, distribution and recordation
• Prepare agenda packets for action by the Board of Supervisors
• Attend and serve as Clerk at Board of Supervisors’ and various other meetings
• Serve as secretary to the City Selection Committee and provide various administrative support to the Committee
• Describe and explain the procedures of the Board of Supervisors
• Maintain and preserve Board of Supervisors’ records as mandated by law
• Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Board of Supervisors

In addition to the above mentioned characteristics, the ideal candidate will have:
• Demonstrated skills using SIRE technology, or a similar electronic system, for agenda management and automation
• The ability to “get to yes”, a win-win solution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An ongoing interest in community service and the government process
• The ability to synthesize information
• A willingness to learn new things
• The ability to learn the legal aspects of the position

How to Apply:

To learn more about this and other positions, and to apply online, please visit our website at http://jobs.smcgov.org. Applications are only accepted online and must include answers to supplemental questions to be considered. EOE

Filing Deadline:

April 2, 2015