Elections Specialist (#RO4715)
$21.92-$26.65 Hourly / $3,800.02-$4,618.95 Monthly / $45,600.32-$55,427.47 Yearly

Under direction, performs specialized technical functions associated with the election process; performs precinct and district mapping in relation to a Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping database; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

An incumbent in this class has responsibility for the accurate design and mapping of election/voting precincts, GIS mapping database management and insuring that street index and precinct files are maintained. The specific duties performed by an incumbent may be unique to the work area and, depending upon the assignment, usually requires a more advanced understanding of specialized and/or technical subject matter.

• Maintains, adjusts and updates voting districts; utilizes various county and city maps in amending, adjusting and determining special voting districts.
• Maintains and revises street index and precinct district file; checks and verifies parcel changes received from county and city agencies; updates County street index files.
• Researches and compiles data from County records and other sources, including land/right-of-way/topography maps.
• Processes voter registration documents, absentee voter applications and ballots, and other election related documents; verifies signatures on candidate nomination petitions; maintains and updates voter registration files; approves requests for absentee ballots; ensures compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Researches and compiles list of polling places.
• Prepares correspondence, forms, maps, and other materials.
• May serve as a lead worker over office clerical/technical staff as assigned; may check or review the work of others; trains others.

EITHER PATTERN I 

Experience: One year of work experience in a California Elections Office at a level equivalent to or higher than Elections Technician in San Joaquin County service. 

OR PATTERN II 

Experience: Three years of responsible general clerical or office technical work, one year of which must have been in a California Elections office functioning at the journey level.

Substitutions:  a) One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience; OR, b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience.

OR PATTERN III

Education:  Completion of 30 semester (or 45 quarter) units at an accredited college with major course work in computer science, information systems, or a related field including at least 24 units in computer science.

Experience: Two years of experience in mapping or technician work related to maintaining detailed inter-related mapping systems in a Geographic Information Systems environment.         

Substitution:  Completion of 60 semester/90 quarter units at an accredited college or university in any of the above academic areas may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience. 

AND 

License:  Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Certificates:  Possession of an acceptable proficiency certificate in one or more computer software programs, if required by the nature of the assignment.

Special Requirement:  Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment.  If required by the nature of the position, demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment.

Registration-Elections procedures; maps and geographic terminology related to elections; Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping database of political boundaries in the County and computer based graphic design work; provisions of federal and state registration-elections law, codes, procedures and regulations; advanced office practices and procedures; principles of planning and organizing work; methods of researching, gathering, organizing and reporting data; computer systems and computer software programs relevant to department operations; public relations techniques; advanced filing and record keeping systems; complex correspondence and report formats; arithmetical operations related to advanced clerical/technical/financial processes.

Read maps and interpret legal boundary descriptions; effectively use computerized mapping technology; research, interpret and apply Registration-Election terminology and laws and other job-related materials; create and establish priorities; gather, organize, input and maintain complex information; provide/obtain detailed information to/from others, even in difficult situations; utilize advanced office procedures and equipment; follow complex oral and written procedures and directions; operate computers and related software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively with others; write clearly and legibly; perform advanced arithmetical operations; lead or supervise others.

Mobility-Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, driving; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual-Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements-Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.