Community Program Specialist - Orange County, CA, United States - County of Orange

County of Orange

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Orange County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION:

Community Program Specialist
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Effective June 28, % increase
Effective June 27, % increase

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Community Program Specialist positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill position in similar and/or lower classifications thought the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

The Registrar of Voters, a nationally recognized and award-winning agency, is responsible for conducting elections, verifying petitions and maintaining voter records in the County of Orange, the fifth largest voting jurisdiction in the United States with 1.8 million active registered voters.

The department receives funding from the County's General Fund and periodic reimbursement from the federal government, the State of California and local jurisdictions.

The Registrar of Voters' staff includes 56 full-time employees, and numerous extra help employees who support various election related positions representing the broad spectrum of Orange County's population.

The department is responsible for all components of election management.

The Orange County Registrar of Voters prides itself on being a leader in the international and national elections community, working to continually innovate and create new and better ways to serve the public. The department values creativity, originality, initiative and a strong dedication to customer service.

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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Registrar of Voters conducts proactive outreach programs to voters and community partners throughout the County.

This includes community outreach including social media, ensuring State and Federal mandated language requirements are met, pop-up mobile voting, registration and on-going partnership with cities, community organizations, and stakeholders.

The Community Program Specialist (CPS) will manage State mandated language election requirements including working with vendors to route documents needing translation and assisting with quality control of all necessary election materials ahead of each election.

This process includes but is not limited to, managing and tracking a high volume of documents and ensuring elections comply with all State mandated language standards, meet Election Code and Voters Choice Act language guidelines, including the tracking and proofing of language assistance materials, such as language reference ballots and signage.

The CPS will also be responsible for working with contracted vendors to ensure that the translation, routing, and proofing of election materials in required State and Federally mandated languages is completed timely and accurately ahead of each election cycle.

This position will also assist with special projects as needed.

Additional responsibilities:
This position will participate in post-election canvass/audit of election results. Provide post-election analysis and summaries of election services as it pertains to outreach and community engagement. Create or respond to reports regularly on any issues. Conduct community outreach through special events, community partners, and public speaking engagements throughout the community.

Train and assist in the supervision of Extra Help staff assigned to assist with community engagement, proofing, public phone bank, communications and other projects; and complete any other duties/projects as assigned.

Will be required to work extended hours in advance of and during elections.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
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TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Methods used in accessing community, civic, and private organizations that have the potential to support or participate in election services.
Using software programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, and MS Outlook at an intermediate to advanced level.
Exercising appropriate judgement in answering questions and relating information; analyze and anticipate consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to elections.
Calculating heights, depths, relative positions and record the results.
Planning and maintaining adequate records and files.
Ability to accurately track and manage the movement of large volume of files while ensuring adherence to required project timelines.
Ability to proof a large volume of files while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
Proficient with electionrelated software.
Reading maps, locating addresses, and providing good directions while canvassing areas for Vote Centers.
Ability to use Internet for research, to find directions, and solve challenges.
Utilizing Adobe Photo Shop, Illustrator, In Design, and Acrobat.

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