Salary : $6,984.64 - $9,534.55 Monthly
Location : Government Center 168 West Alisal Street, 3rd Floor Salinas, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26/14M80/08CH
Department: Elections
Division: Elections
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
Final Filing Deadline: September 6, 2026

Exam #: 26/14M80/08CH

Position Summary

The Monterey County Elections Department is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our team as an Elections Program Manager. Under general direction, the incumbent plans, organizes, directs and oversees the activities and staff associated with one or more countywide program areas within the Registrar of Voters Office. The incumbent performs complex analytical duties, leads critical projects, and serves as a hands-on, sole contributor responsible for carrying out essential program functions.

This role is instrumental in ensuring the effective administration of Monterey County's election programs. The Elections Program Manager must be able to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours and weekends during peak election periods, to support the accurate and timely delivery of election services.

An eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs one or more programs of the Registrar of Voters office, including Candidate and Campaign Services, Voter Registration, Precinct Services, and Vote by Mail.
• Establishes program objectives aligned with departmental goals; develops strategies to achieve objectives and sets operational priorities.
• Under direction, formulates and implements policies, plans, and procedures; identifies required personnel and resource needs and allocates them appropriately to meet program mandates and objectives.
• Recruits, selects and hires temporary program staff; provides orientation, training and ongoing development, and directs and evaluates their work; recommends and implements disciplinary, counseling and/or separation activities.
• Implements, controls, monitors, and evaluates the assigned programs of the Registrar of Voters Office to ensure that they comply with the provisions of all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements governing the administration of elections and the provision of related services.
• Serves as liaison and represents the Registrar of Voters with public and private agencies and concerned community groups and organizations.
• Reads, understands, interprets and applies legal updates and changes to legal mandates, laws, codes and requirements.
• Conducts research and analysis involving complex policies, systems, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal obligations and supports the administrative objectives of the Registrar of Voters Office.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains internal and public-facing documents-including procedures, reports, emails, and presentations-using clear and correct written communication principles.
• Documents election activities and program-specific details for mandated retention periods and historical records.
• Performs other duties as required including but not limited to operating technology-based systems and equipment including marking devices, databases, and mail processing system.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website:

The Successful Candidate

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles of organization, administration, fiscal, time management and program management, particularly as it applies to government agencies.
• Techniques of organizing and motivating groups and individuals.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, training, development, evaluation, and discipline.
• Methods of administrative and analytical problem solving.
• Administrative survey techniques; analytical principles and techniques.
• Effective customer service practices.

Working Knowledge of:

• Electronic data processing equipment and other technology used in election management systems and election activities, such as databases and electronic voting systems.

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and evaluate the functions and activities of assigned programs of the Registrar of Voters Office, work under the pressure of constant deadlines, with multiple priorities.
• Communicate ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Plan and assign workloads clearly and effectively.
• Adhere to legal and/or mandated deadlines and timetables.
• Manage difficult and/or demanding customers.
• Demonstrate initiative and innovation in recognizing and resolving problems; develop and recommend effective courses of action.
• Establish and maintain the program's objectives, priorities, and policies.
• Understand, analyze, and interpret the United States Constitution, the Constitution of the State of California, California Elections, Government, Education, and other related Codes, regulations, and requirements governing the administration of elections and the provision of related services.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Combination of education, training or experience equivalent to six (6) years of program management and supervisory experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, assign, train and evaluate the work of others, two years of which should be direct supervisory experience in an elections department or related field. Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience for a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years; OR
• Two (2) years of experience in a position equivalent to Monterey County's Election Services Specialist II classification.

Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:

• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at

Final Filing Deadline: Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST)
OR

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Human Resources Department

Attn: Cicely Henson, Human Resources Analyst II

168 West Alisal St.

Salinas, CA 93901

Email: Phone: (831) 755-5446

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.

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Please describe your experience, education or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to manage a program area. Please include in your response any experience you may have managing programs in a public agency; fully describing the type of programs(s) that you have managed, your role, and your level of responsibility and authority.
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Please describe your experience, education or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to provide customer service to the public, regulated entities, or other government agencies. Include the types of inquiries you handled, how you ensured consistent and accurate information, and any experience delivering service in a compliance-focused environment.
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Please describe your experience, education or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to develop, update, or improve procedures, training presentations, manuals, checklists, or other instructional materials. Describe and provide examples of instances where you ensured clarity, accuracy, and accessibility for both internal and external users.
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