What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters position at Shasta County?
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY
COUNTY CLERK/ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT
$ 12,786.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $ 73.77 APPROXIMATE HOURLY
INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN AN OPEN SESSION
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND ARE
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 30TH
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: APRIL 20, 2025 AT 11:59 PM
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County Clerk/Registrar of Voters is an elected office, elected to a four-year term. The currently elected County Clerk/Registrar of Voters resigned from office effective April 29, 2025. The Shasta County Board of Supervisors intends to appoint an individual to complete the remainder of the term, which will run through 12:00 noon on January 03, 2027. To appoint an individual to complete the elective term, the Board of Supervisors is required to consider the appointment of the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters in a public meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
All applications and information submitted with applications will be a matter of public record and interviews for the appointment will be held at a public meeting. Upon completion of the interviews, the Board will consider appointment of a successor for the balance of the elected term. The appointee to this current vacancy must run for election and be elected in order to remain in this position beyond the current term.
QUALIFICATIONS
The position has specific qualifications pursuant to Government Code sections 1020, 24001, and 24004(a). The appointee must be at least 18 years of age, a resident in California, and be registered to vote in Shasta County by the time of appointment.
As required by law, the candidate shall not practice law or have as a partner a lawyer or anyone who acts as a lawyer for a collection agency or act as a collector or for any collection agency or have as a partner a collector or anyone who acts as a collection agency in the county where they reside and hold office.
Minimum Qualifications
- Satisfies all statutory requirements/limitations. (listed above)
- B.A. in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- 4 years of leadership experience in an organization that included performing County Clerk or Elections functions.
Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for County Clerk/Registrar of Voters will foster an environment which will promote civil participation, transparency, public engagement and education, and will ensure elections and voter registration processes are handled with integrity; will work to maintain and restore public trust in the elections process; will understand California Elections laws; will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional leadership skills; the ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with the CAO, Board of Supervisors, Department Heads, community organizations, and the community; and have the ability to handle sensitive and/or politically charged situations with diplomacy and tact.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Interviews will be conducted in an Open Session Board of Supervisors meeting and are tentatively scheduled for April 30, 2025, at the following address:
City of Shasta Lake Council Chambers
4488 Red Bluff St.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
- I understand the Govt. Code section 1020 requires that a person be 18 years of age and a resident of the state at the time of appointment to civil office. Yes/No
- I understand that Govt. Code section 24001 requires that a person be a registered voter of the county or district in which the duties of the office are to be exercised at the time of the appointment if appointed to the elective office to fill a vacancy. Yes/No
- I understand that Govt. Code section 24004(a) restricts a clerk from (1) practicing law or having as a partner a lawyer or anyone who acts as a lawyer for a collection agency or (2) acting as a collector or for any collection agency or have as a partner a collector or anyone who acts as a collector for a collection agency in the county where he resides and holds office. Yes/No
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field? If yes, please list the college or university and your degree major. If no, type “N/A”.
- Do you have four (4) years of leadership experience in an organization that included performing County Clerk or Elections functions? If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and related County Clerk or Elections functions job duties. If no, type “N/A”.
- I understand that I must submit a cover letter and a resume with my application on or before 11:59 PM on April 20, 2025, in order for my application to be considered complete. Yes/No
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- All new County officers and employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
- In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County officers and employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
- If the person appointed to this position elects to become a member of CalPERS, he or she will be covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Please visit the following link which will direct you to Shasta County's internet for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information: https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefits.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, submit a cover letter and a resume with your application on or before 11:59 PM on April 20, 2025, in order for your application to be considered complete. Your cover letter must summarize how you meet the stated qualifications and should also articulate how your education and/or experience makes you an ideal candidate for the position of County Clerk/Registrar of Voters. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please contact:
Melissa Mansfield – Personnel Manager II
Shasta County Personnel
E-Mail: mmansfield@shastacounty.gov
1450 Court Street, Suite 348, Redding, CA 96001-1676
Office: (530) 225-5516 - FAX: (530) 225-5345
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $74
