Election Programs Coordinator

EXAM NUMBER:

E1126G

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FILING PERIOD:

We will begin accepting application on Thursday June 122025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

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At theRegistrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) our mission is to serve the County of Los Angeles with fair accessible and transparent records management and election services. We take pride in fostering a workplace culture built on accountability professionalism integrity respect and equity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Election Programs Coordinator works under the supervision of an Assistant Division Manager Programs Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk position or higher and are responsible for overseeing and coordinating a variety of election programs by developing and implementing systems and procedures according to program mandates; ensuring conformance with legal and legislative amendments on elections processes and resolving technical and administrative program problems related but not limited to legislation intergovernmental affairs language services accessibility access to services campaign finance voter registration and list management petition signature verification provisional ballot processing election worker recruitment etc. Incumbents must exercise a good working knowledge of departmental and unit functions and operations judgment and discretion in the compilation and use of confidential and sensitive information and the ability to write and speak effectively.

WHAT DOES AN ELECTION PROGRAMS COORDINATOR DO

Option I: Three (3) years of experience in staff capacity*analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems involving organization procedure program budget or personnel in election programs the public sector or other government programs.

Option II: One (1) year of experience at the level of Head Election and Document Processing Services**.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

VETERANS CREDIT

If you are a veteran you may be eligible for veterans credit which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review so please include that with your application or email it to Rosetta Thai at

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• At minimum two (2) years of experience in policy analysis including monitoring and tracking legislative developments; preparing a wide range of legislative documents and correspondence including but not limited to memorandums reports legislative analysis and programmatic reports; evaluating potential impact of policy changes and delivering well-informed recommendations.
• At minimum two (2) years of experience working to advance accessibility for individuals with language barriers or disabilities. This includes developing and implementing strategies to improve communication access ensuring compliance with relevant accessibility laws and standards collaborating with diverse stakeholders to identify and address barriers and promoting inclusive practices that enhance participation and engagement for all community members.
• At minimum two (2) years of experience collaborating and engaging with government officials at the federal state county or local levels AND community stakeholders. This includes organizing and facilitating events focused on policy election or accessibility; conducting targeted training or informational briefings; and addressing stakeholder concerns to foster open communication and collaborative problem solving.

Additional points will be awarded to qualified applicants who demonstrate any of the Desirable Qualifications in their responses provided on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

*Staff Capacityis defined as work experience within an organization providing program and administrative support to management. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by conducting research analysis and making recommendations to managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; legislative analyses; and program and procedures for accomplishing objectives.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION: This examination will consist of an evaluation of the training experience and education you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your score.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Qualified candidates who pass the assessment with a score of 70% or higher are placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies within the RR/CC as they occur. Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address position/payroll title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORDS:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Revised January 2025