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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Tina Scott, Chair, Board of Supervisors
FROM: Catherine McMullen, Registrar of Voters
DATE: August 6, 2019
SUBJECT: Consideration of Amendment to the Deputy Registrar of Voters Class Specification
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As your Board is aware, I began my appointment as the Registrar of Voters (ROV) for the County of Lake June 24, 2019. My focus in the first few weeks has been understanding County of Lake and California elections practices and building a strong and complete ROV team. After reviewing the job descriptions within the Department there are changes that should be made before reopening the Deputy ROV recruitment.
The Classification, Compensation, Recruitment and Retention Committee has reviewed and supports these proposed changes. It is also noted that the Classification and Total Compensation Study will provide additional information to consider later this calendar year. However, the prior recruitment did not yield a sufficient candidate pool and changes are needed now, before another recruitment is opened and before the results of that study will be available.
I submit for your Board’s consideration, the attached Deputy ROV Class Specification with the following proposed changes:
• Amend the previous work experience to include elections or administrative support functions that are comparable to that of an Elections Assistant I/II or Office Assistant III.
• Change the minimum required previous work experience from five years to three years with at least two years equivalent to that of Elections Assistant II or Office Assistant III.
• Add the preference for a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Lower the physical requirement to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs. (down from 75 lbs.).
The proposed changes amend the minimum requirements (five years of previous work experience) so that they no longer match the minimum requirements of the Registrar of Voters. In addition, Deputy ROV class has actually been more limiting than the Registrar of Voters class in that it has no equivalency guidelines allowing substitution of similarly complex work experience outside of elections administration.
The proposed changes should increase the pool of qualified and potential applicants for a critical position in my department. The changes broaden the scope of desired work experience so that potential applicants may be considered who have the diverse skills and strengths that match the current needs of the Department. The proposed updates to the Deputy ROV class specification will greatly assist in forming a strong ROV team now, and moving into the future.
Thank you for your consideration and attention to this matter. I am available during your meeting to answer any questions you might have.
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the proposed changes to the Deputy Registrar of Voters Class Specification.
Cc: Carol Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Pamela Nichols, Human Resources Director