The County of Monterey Elections Department has one (1) full-time vacant Elections Outreach Program Manager (Bilingual) position. 
Department Summary  
The mission of the County of Monterey Elections Department is to conduct elections that are fair, accessible, transparent, and secure. The administration of elections includes maintaining accurate voter and election records following federal, state, and local laws. Through outreach and engagement, the Elections Department's goal is to empower the public to participate in the democratic process.
 
Position Summary
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Department’s bilingual outreach, education, and communication program. The incumbent will establish and cultivate strategic partnerships with community members. Additionally, the Elections Outreach Program Manager (Bilingual) will oversee the Department’s federal Section 203 Voting Rights Act language program as well as the California Elections Code section 14201 language program.
 
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Plans, organizes, and directs one or more programs of the Registrar of Voters office, including Voter Registration, Precinct Services, Bilingual and other Outreach Programs, Candidate and Campaign Services, and Vote by Mail
• Determines objectives in light of established goals, develops strategies to achieve objectives, and establishes priorities
• Implements, controls, monitors, and evaluates the assigned programs of the Registrar of Voters Office to ensure that they comply with the provisions of all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements governing the conduct of elections and the provision of related services
• Conducts complex policy, systems, methods, and procedures studies and analysis pertinent to the legal obligations and administrative objectives of the Registrar of Voters Office
• Under direction, formulates and implements policies, plans, and procedures, defines personnel and other resource needs, and allocates them as required to carry out the functions and to reach the objectives of the program
• Reads, understands, interprets and applies legal updates and changes to legal mandates, laws, codes and requirements
• Documents, reviews and updates procedures for internal and public consumption
• Documents activities particular to each election, including program details particular to each election for mandated retention periods and historical purposes
• Selects and hires program staff, ensures their orientation, training and development, and directs and evaluates their work; recommends and implements disciplinary, counseling and/or separation activities
• Performs other duties as required

To view the complete job description visit the Monterey County website: Elections Program Manager THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 
Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles of organization, administration, fiscal, time management and program management, particularly as it applies to government agencies
• Techniques of organizing and motivating groups and individuals 
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, training, development, evaluation, and discipline 
• Methods of administrative and analytical problem solving
• Administrative survey techniques; analytical principles and techniques
• Effective customer service practices
• Codes, laws and regulations governing the registration of voters and the conduct of federal, state, and local elections, such as provisions of the United States Constitution, State of California Constitution, and the California Elections, Government, and Education Codes

Working knowledge of:

• Electronic data processing equipment and other technology used in election management systems and election activities, such as databases and electronic voting systems

Skill and ability to:

• Plan, organize, and evaluate the functions and activities of assigned programs of the Registrar of Voters Office; work under the pressure of constant deadlines, with multiple priorities
• Communicate ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing
• Plan and assign workloads clearly and effectively
• Adhere to legal and/or mandated deadlines and time tables
• Manage difficult and/or demanding customers
• Prepare, review, and analyze reports
• Recognize and resolve problems; develop and recommend effective courses of action
• Establish and maintain the program's objectives, priorities, and policies
• Understand, analyze, and interpret the United States Constitution, the State of California Constitution, and the California Elections, Government, Education, and other related Codes, regulations, and requirements governing the conduct of elections and the provision of related services
• Train, develop, motivate, and delegate to subordinate, volunteer and temporary staff while retaining accountability
• Recognize and resolve problems; develop and recommend effective courses of action

Characteristics of Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will use dynamic and innovative methods to engage and empower community members of all ages and backgrounds in support of the democratic process. A self-motivated professional with strong organizational skills as well as having excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster collaborative relationships. This individual will possess excellent communication skills including written and oral proficiencies in both English and Spanish. In addition, the ideal candidate will have proven experience in social media and outreach campaigns as well as the ability to take complex information and communicate it to the general public/target audience. Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to six (6) years of office management and supervisory experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, assign, train and evaluate the work of others, two years of which should be direct supervisory experience in an elections department or related field. Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years;

• Two (2) years of experience in a position equivalent to Monterey County’s Election Services Specialist II classification

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

• Possess oral and written Spanish language proficiency. 
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

COVID-19:On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical / Religion

NOTES
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures Apply On-Line at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by April 14, 2023, 11:59 PM(PST)or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst
Attn: Human Resources
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 759-6990

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions 

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6990 or datanj@co.monterey.ca.us.