Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Secretary of State is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time, permanent Supervisor I position in the Elections Division.

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Supervisor I plans, organizes, and directs activities in the Elections Division. The incumbent manages staff in performance of critical and complex program work related to the Election Services Unit. The Supervisor I’s manage staff in the performance of critical and complex work. Oversees, coordinates, and maintains efficient workflow while ensuring the completion of program activities. Manages the budget, contracts, personnel, records retention, and space management of assigned program area Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Election Security Manager – The incumbent manages staff in the performance of critical and complex program work related to the Election Security Unit, including election security, translations, language access, accessibility access and oversight of the Language Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the Native American Advisory Committee.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to appropriately apply current laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, writing, editing, communication skills.
• Possess strong leadership skills with ability to create excellent working relationships with colleagues and staff.
• Aptitude for working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines and demonstrated ability to work independently with excellent follow-through on tasks and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, recommend an effective course of action, and establish priorities for the completion in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
• Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders, the public, and all levels of departmental personnel to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Knowledgeable of modern office methods and equipment, including experience with personal computers utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities based upon the agency’s telework policy and business needs, after a period of in-office training.

Special Requirements

Examination Information : Candidates new to state service or those seeking a promotional opportunity must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at the following link: 

There is also a Limited Examination & Appointment Program (LEAP) exam available for this classification. Information on the LEAP certification process is available on the website.

Education : When using education to meet minimum qualifications, please include all the required documents necessary to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (i.e., degree, transcript, license, and certificate). Candidate may be required to provide an Official Transcript prior to hire.

Statement of Qualifications: Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing how they meet the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above. The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size, and formatting. Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Resumes are optional but will not be accepted in lieu of a Statement of Qualifications.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing how they meet the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above.

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