Management Analyst I/II (Homeless Outreach)

Management Analyst I/II (Homeless Outreach)

The City of San Mateo Police Department is seeking a Management Analyst I/II (Homeless Outreach). The San Mateo Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life and solving problems while protecting our community through professionalism, integrity, and excellence. We strive to be the model police agency that others will emulate and a leader in the County and in our profession, adopting creative and innovative strategies to prevent crime and support those most in need.

Some of the duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Help identify issues in the community related to homelessness
• Compile and analyze data related to San Mateo's transient population; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure, and staffing and organization changes aimed at improving quality of life
• Work proactively with homeless individuals to offer supportive services
• Collaborate with residents and business owners to craft solutions to improve quality of life
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems.
• Participate in the development and installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; update and revise policies and procedures as related to quality of life concerns.
• Assist in the development, coordination and monitoring of the department budget; analyze cost and revenue trends; prepare a variety of fiscal, administrative and management reports, implement fixed asset inventory program.
• Compile materials and assist on the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications.
• Assist in the design and implementation of systems and forms for use in operation.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information related to homelessness and quality of life concerns.
• Represent the City in interdepartmental, community, and professional meetings as required; make presentations as necessary.
• Assist in the coordination of intradepartmental and departmental activities with other City departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
• Communicate with City personnel to address long-term solutions to ongoing problems affecting residents, business owners involving various license or code violations.
• Interpret Federal, State and City regulations; coordinate their application to City operations. For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at

We are seeking candidates that show collaboration, innovation, respect, creativity, transparency, and informed risk-taking. Basic qualifications include:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization and public administration.
• Knowledge of basic research techniques and methods of report preparation.
• Knowledge of basic Principles, methods, and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, and personnel management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to review organizational and administrative problems, and recommend and implement an effective course of action.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Management Analyst I: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: One year of general administrative experience, preferably in local government.
• Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration or a closely related field.

Management Analyst II: (In addition to Management Analyst I requirements)

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Management Analyst I with the City of San Mateo.

Bonus Points (highly desirable):

• Experience with homeless outreach, street-based engagement, or housing navigation.
• Experience working with behavioral health, substance use, or social service systems.
• Experience with community engagement and outreach.
• Experience with project management.
• Licensed or license-eligible in LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment; to frequently walk, stand, and sit for extended periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, and reach; to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds; to drive to and from encampments and community locations; and to work in outdoor and field environments, including uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and areas that may contain biohazards or unsanitary conditions, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Submit an online application, rsum (required), and supplemental questionnaire at or to the Human Resources Department, City of San Mateo, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Recruitment will close on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 100 applications, rsums, and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.