- Salary
- $20 – $24/hr
- Location
- Tehama County, CA, CA, US
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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SALARY (A-E Steps)
Clerk/Elections Specialist I:
$20.50 - $24.92 Hourly/$1,640.00 - $1,993.60 Biweekly
Clerk/Elections Specialist II:
$22.63 - $27.50 Hourly/$1,810.40 - $2,200.00 Biweekly
About the Department: The Clerk and Recorder’s department is comprised of three separate branches that provide specific services and functions: Clerk and Recorder, Clerk of the Board and Elections. All are housed within the historic Tehama County courthouse to conveniently serve the public. Click on their titles to learn more!
About the Position: Provides a variety of specialized clerical support activities to the County Clerk and Recorder Office, which may include word processing, data entry and organization, telephone and counter reception, processing records and legal documents, record keeping, report preparation, and filing and provides information and assistance to the general public.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-starter who is punctual and has excellent attention to detail. They should possess clerical experience, strong customer service skills and be comfortable working on a computer. The chosen candidate for this current vacancy will be utilized primarily in Elections.
- Performs a wide variety of clerical work including complex voter registration and election duties, processing legal documents and vital records, maintaining accurate and detailed records, researching discrepancies, handling confidential material, providing legal interpretation (as allowed), and recording information.
- Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established regulations and procedures.
- Prepares, copies, and distributes a variety of documents, including Board minutes and agendas, bid packages, internal reports, contracts, and specifications; ensures proper filing of copies in departmental or central files.
Click on the position title below to view the full job description.
Minimum Qualifications:Clerk/Elections Specialist I/II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Clerk/Elections Specialist I: One (1) year of administrative support with public contact. Experience in a government agency desired.
Clerk/Elections Specialist II: Two (2) years of administrative support experience including the equivalent of one (1) year as a Clerk/Elections Specialist I with the County of Tehama.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
License & Special Requirements:
- A valid Class C California driver’s license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Submission of a Cover Letter is requested.
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Clerk/Elections Specialist I/II, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Tentative Interview Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment please contact:
Sean Houghtby, Clerk & Recorder
530-527-3350 | [email protected]
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Skills
Customer Service