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  • Precinct Planning Specialist

    Shingle Springs, California United States County of El Dorado Full Time $54,142.40 - $65,811.20 Annually Aug 30, 2025
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    County of El Dorado

    The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts. El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.    

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    THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

    The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

    ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

    The El Dorado County Elections Department is responsible for conducting all federal, state, county, city, school, and special district elections. The Elections Department is also responsible for processing initiative, referenda, recall, and candidate nomination petitions, precinct and district boundary maintenance, and also locating polling places that are accessible to all voters.

    THE OPPORTUNITY

    The Precinct Planning Specialist maintains precinct and district maps and boundaries, maintains a street precinct guide, and records and processes annexations for elections-related purposes; and performs related duties as assigned.

    The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
      ◦ Assist in the maintenance of boundary data on all voting jurisdictions in the County by legal descriptions and by maps.
      ◦ Assist in the consolidation of County precincts into voting precincts for each election.
      ◦ Upon the reapportionment of districts by the legislature, assists in the revision of County precincts.
      ◦ Assist in the assignment of addresses in newly developed or annexed areas to existing precincts or creates new precincts as appropriate.
      ◦ Assist in the preparation of detailed maps of precincts and district boundary changes, including those for submission to the California State Senate, the California State Assembly, and the California Secretary of State.
      ◦ Identify eligible voters in special districts in which district boundaries are not within precinct lines.
      ◦ Assist in the coordination and exchange of information on consolidation and mapping activities with other divisions, various districts, and the County.
      ◦ Assist the general public, political candidates, and other agencies with inquiries concerning political boundaries and election demographic data.
      ◦ Research, interpret, and apply election and related codes and regulations as they relate to assignment.

    For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

    Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

    Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

    A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

    Equivalent to graduation from high school; supplemented by 12 units of college-level coursework in geography, cartography, land surveying/planning, engineering, management information systems, or a related field;

    AND

    Professional or volunteer experience operating an elections computer system in two (2) public election cycles, or possession of a GIS certificate, or one (1) year of experience performing GIS programming in an automated mapping environment.

    Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Precinct Planning Specialist, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

    SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

    If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kim Rose in Human Resources at Kimberly.Rose@edcgov.us

    RECRUITMENT PROCESS
    The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening , qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

    A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

    Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

    For more information on the recruitment process, click here .

    Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Precinct Planning Specialist. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

    If you are interested in the position of Precinct Planning Specialist within any County department, please submit your application.

    We currently have the following vacancy:
      ◦ One (1) full time vacancy in the Elections Department, located in Shingle Springs, CA.


    Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

    The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

    Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

    As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

    Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

    Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
      ◦ 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
      ◦ 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
      ◦ 129 miles to San Francisco

    Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
      ◦ Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
      ◦ Skiing and Snowboarding
      ◦ Live Music and Music Festivals
      ◦ Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
      ◦ El Dorado County Fair
      ◦ Placerville Speedway
      ◦ Farm to Fork Restaurants
      ◦ Local Shopping Gems

    Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

    CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!

    The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

    For your Health and Well-Being:
      ◦ Medical

      ◦ Dental

      ◦ Vision

      ◦ Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA

      ◦ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

      ◦ Basic Life Insurance

      ◦ Long Term Disability (LTD)

      ◦ County sponsored Wellness program

      ◦ Discounts on gym memberships


    For your Financial Future:
      ◦ CalPERS Retirement

      ◦ Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

      ◦ Optional Life Insurance


    For your Work/Life Balance:
      ◦ Paid Holidays

      ◦ Floating Holidays

      ◦ Vacation and sick leave accruals

      ◦ Personal and bereavement leave



    Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

    Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

    To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

    Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

    Closing Date/Time: 9/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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