The California Secretary of State's Elections Division is seeking a qualified applicant to work as a Program Technician II in the Voter Services Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals who work to administer statewide elections in California. Willing to consider Program Technician for recruitment purposes.
Job Description & Duties: The incumbent will assist members of the public in person at the Elections Division Front Counter, by email or mail, and by phone through the Secretary of State's Voter Hotline. The incumbent will respond to public requests for election-related information regarding voter registration, voter outreach and education, voting, candidacy, ballot measures, and other aspects of elections administration. The incumbent will compile and track Front Office workload statistics using spreadsheets and create reports for management. Other duties include providing a broad range of clerical/technical support to other Voter Services Unit staff and Elections Division program areas. The incumbent will assist with mass mailings to county elections officials and other recipients; sort and mail Voter Registration Cards and cancellation notices; and prepare correspondence and mailing labels. The incumbent will also track and monitor the issuance of County Clerk/Registrar of Voters (CC/ROV) advisory numbers.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, and work independently and/or in a team environment.
• Demonstrate consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, Agency personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn new duties.
• Punctuality and good attendance are essential.
• Ability to follow through on clerical and technical tasks and assignments.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities based upon the agency's telework policy and business needs.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-435535

Position #(s):
785-502-9928-XXX

Working Title:
Program Technician II

Classification:
PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II $3,613.00 - $4,528.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) consists of more than 700 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also striving to make our government, elections, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader, accountable to the public, we are dedicated to fostering career development opportunities and growing a skilled workforce that embraces inclusion and values diversity.

Located in downtown Sacramento, the SOS building is within walking distance to a variety of eateries and amenities. Light Rail, State Capitol, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and Golden 1 Center, just to name a few. Conveniently located in the SOS building, the Gold Rush Grille offers delicious daily specials for breakfast or lunch and is open to the public. Our on-site childcare incorporates programs for children six weeks to five years old. Priority waitlist access and special discounted rates are available for SOS employees.

For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.ca.gov .

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/19/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Secretary of State
Attn: Paul Parham
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Secretary of State
Paul Parham
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475

Sacramento , CA 95814
Please drop off applications at the first floor lobby rotunda
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Paul Parham
(916) 653-6974
pparham@sos.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Ashley Boyer
(916) 653-6974
aboyer@sos.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.