Location : Contra Costa County, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: ALHB-2023A
Department: Clerk – Recorder
Opening Date: 05/17/2023
Closing Date: 5/31/:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ZA
The Position
Why join the Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department?
The Elections Division of Contra Costa County’s Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department consists of 28 dedicated full-time staff. The division serves the more than 700,000 registered voters amongst the County’s population of more than 1.1 million people. Located in Downtown Martinez, the department offers year-round services to constituents, candidates, and campaign representatives. The Elections Division works closely with California’s Office of the Secretary of State in implementing electoral laws and practices, as well as being responsible for conducting all General, Primary, and Special Elections throughout the County.
There are three sections within the Division: Voter and Campaign Services, Election Day Operations, and Voting Systems – each presents various challenges and opportunities for professional growth. The sections work together to support each other and the Elections Division, with assistance of centralized Department Administration and Information Technology.
This position is in our Election Day Operations section, the team responsible for in-person voting processes, including determining and securing numerous locations for each election, and the recruitment, training, and management of hundreds of volunteers and seasonal staff during major election cycles. This team provides real-time support for workers during the early voting period and on Election Day.
The Elections Division is a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As an apolitical office, the department requires a dedicated sense of professionalism and political neutrality from all staff. Our team is passionate about administering elections with honesty and integrity and we are looking for candidates that will share these values.
Overtime may be required during peak election times, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s will be accepted during the application’s process.
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G. E. D. equivalency, or a high school proficiency certificate.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in a public elections office performing activities to prepare for and conduct state and/or local elections and at least one (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Substitution : Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university, which included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units from among the following courses: Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience in preparation for and conduct of state and local elections.
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Selection Process
Tentative Dates:
Online Interview Assessment: 6/5/2023
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 .
COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Please note that as of August 24, 2021, Contra Costa County enacted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required of all employees, including new hires. The policy requirements can be found here: . click apply for full job details
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