Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plans, directs, and manages the programs and activities of the Elections Department which includes registering voters and conducting primary, general and special elections for Merced County.
- Establishes precinct boundaries and locates and designates appropriate polling locations throughout the County.
- Tabulates and certifies election results to the Secretary of State.
- Manages operation and use of elections voting system, training users, identifying issues and resolving problems.
- Prepares specifications for ballots, sample ballots and other election materials, solicits bids and selects vendors as needed.
- Designs and oversees printing of ballots and prepares the pre-election calendar.
- Supervise the functions of election night ballot counting and the vote canvass, mailing of sample and absentee ballots.
- Supervises the function of manual and automated voter registration documents.
- Analyzes and interprets new legislation and develops and implements appropriate procedures to ensure compliance.
- Keeps abreast of regulatory developments and technological advances affecting the Elections Department.
- Provides supervision and training for assigned staff and election workers.
- Assists with the development, justification, management, and monitoring of the department's annual budget.
- Prepares and/or directs the preparation of State mandated claims, reports, correspondence, special studies, and research.
- Assists with calculating costs and preparing election billing invoices for all districts.
- Acts on behalf of the Registrar of Voters in their absence.
Minimum QualificationsExperience:Four (4) years of responsible administrative, managerial, or analytical work.
Education:Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field.
License:Possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment and maintain.
Essential FunctionsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
- Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
- Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
- Represent the County with the community and other agencies.
- Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Organize and present ideas through oral communication and writing.
- Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
- Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:- Principles of planning, budget preparation and training.
- Election procedures and records required of a County Election Office.
- Pertinent laws, regulations and codes of the State, County, City, Schools and Districts governing the holding of elections and registration of voters.
- Automated voting methods, computerized registration system and computerization of election returns and election night reporting.
- GIS and related applications for use in elections administration.
- Modern office practices, procedures and automated office equipment, including computers, Microsoft Office software, and related programs.
- Organizational and functional structure of the County.
- Principles and practices of public administration, management, public relations and systems development.
- Principles of effective employee management, supervision, training, and development.
- Knowledge of Merced County streets, precincts and districts.
Ability to:- Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise the election functions of Merced County.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Interact with other County or City boards and agencies, attend meetings, and make contacts as the department representative, establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, as well as other agencies and the public.
- Interpret and appropriately apply election codes, laws and regulations relating to voter registration, conducting elections, and voter registration records.
- Gather data, analyze information to prepare reports and implement a comprehensive budget.
- Review new legislation and develop and implement appropriate procedures.
- Train, evaluate, and supervise staff.
- Display and maintain a high degree of professionalism, integrity, political awareness, and good judgment.
ALLOWANCES
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE
$100 per month expense allowance.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. - Anthem 200 EPO
- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance -Delta Dental - Calendar Year Maximums
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP - County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE
$80,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee.
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.Closing Date/Time: Continuous
