Job Posting: Voter Registration Section Manager

Secretary of State

JC-529429
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Voter Registration Section Manager
SUPERVISOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/4/2026

Job Description and Duties

The California Secretary of State’s Elections Division is seeking a qualified applicant to work as a permanent, full-time, Supervisor II in the Voter Registration Section.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief of the Elections Division, the Supervisor II is a second-level management position overseeing analytical and administrative roles and is responsible for providing management and direction over the Statewide Voter Registration System, VoteCal, program. Administers, organizes, and upholds the three areas of the VoteCal Program – Operations, Help Desk and Customer Service and Reconciliation and Cancellations Maintenance. Budget, personnel, records retention, contracts, and unit space management are also responsibilities of this position.


Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data entry, report generation, and system access to maintain database cleanliness.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee and prioritize staff assignments to ensure Division’s goals and objectives are met accurately and timely in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
  • Skill in coordinating non-technical teams to systematically test new software updates or database features to catch bugs before launch.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively apply logic and creativity in decision making processes and the ability to develop, mentor, and motivate staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with excellent follow-through on tasks and assignments, including the ability to analyze and solve complex problems and recommend an effective course of action and perform completed staff work.
  • Effective communication and organizational skills.
  • Utilize expert knowledge, principles, best practices, and established expectations to monitor, manage, and address personnel issues, concerns, and complex operations problems.
  • Research, resolve, and respond to complex and sensitive correspondence and telephone and walk-in requests for election information.
  • Establish and maintain procedures and expectations for managing staff performance and professionalism.
Supplemental Questionnaire: Candidates must submit a Supplemental Questionnaire responding to the questions below. Responses must be numbered in the same order as below. Each answer will be evaluated separately. References such as “see resume” will be viewed as an incomplete response. Please limit your entire response to no more than 2 pages using business professional font, font size and formatting. Application packets received without the Supplemental Questionnaire will be removed from the hiring process.
  1. Identify a situation and methods that you have used to maintain and improve objectives of a program area and how you ensured priorities, goals, and assignments of a program team were completed timely and accurately.
  2. Describe an experience where you led an organizational unit through a technology program change. Include your role, major activities, and lessons learned.


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.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-529429
Position #(s):
785-500-4801-004
Working Title:
Voter Registration Section Manager
Classification:
SUPERVISOR II
$7,872.00 - $9,781.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# 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 nearly 750 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.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.

Special Requirements

Examination Information: Candidates new to state service or those seeking a promotional opportunity must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at the following link: Exam Bulletin - Supervisor II

 

There is also a Limited Examination & Appointment Program (LEAP) exam available for this classification. Information on the LEAP certification process is available on the Department of Rehabilitation LEAP Certification website.

 

Education: When using education to meet minimum qualifications, please include all the required documents necessary to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (i.e., degree, transcript, license, and certificate). Candidate may be required to provide transcripts prior to hire.

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: 9/4/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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: Ruth Diaz
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
Ruth Diaz
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop off applications in the 1st floor Lobby Rotunda in the secured bin marked Human Resources.
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.
  • Supplemental Application -

    Please follow the directions to respond to the Supplemental Questionnaire as directed above.

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:
Ruth Diaz
(916) 653-6974
rdiaz@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:
Sarah Bielski
(916) 653-6974
sbielski@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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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