Senior Precinct Planning Technician - 25310504

County of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Precinct Planning Technician to manage GIS and election data for voter record maintenance and precinct planning. This role involves preparing detailed maps, ensuring compliance with election laws, and directing a team of technicians. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex mapping tasks and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local election laws. Join a mission-driven organization committed to integrity and equity, and play a crucial role in shaping electoral processes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and just future while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in GIS applications and election data management.
• Familiarity with planning precinct boundaries and ADA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed GIS for electoral purposes.
• Direct Precinct Planning Technicians and oversee election workers.

Skills

Geographic Information System (G.I.S.)

ArcMap

Election data management

Technical mapping tasks

Understanding election laws

Education

College-level certificate in ArcMap

12 semester units from accredited institution

Job description

The County of San Diego's Registrar of Voters has a current opening for SENIOR PRECINCT PLANNING TECHNICIAN.

Interviews will take place the week of June 9th, 2025, and job offers will be made shortly after interviews are complete.

The current vacancy is located at County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. This list may also be used to fill future vacancies.

Senior Precinct Planning Technicians prepare and maintain a detailed Geographic Information System (G.I.S.) using ArcMap and an election data management system for voter record maintenance, parcel/street address maintenance, polling place maintenance, precinct planning, district coding, and other electoral purposes; and perform related work. They are responsible for directing Precinct Planning Technicians and overseeing temporary election workers and poll recruiters.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience in performing complex technical mapping tasks, preparing and maintaining detailed maps and election data records, and incorporating thematic mapping capabilities for analyzing voting locations. They should be familiar with planning precinct boundaries, maintaining district boundaries, and understanding federal, state, and local election laws. Prior experience with polling place accessibility in accordance with ADA requirements is highly desirable but not mandatory.

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE

• Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: approximately 3 days following successful background investigation.
• Anticipated Start Date: based on medical screening completion or other mutually agreed date.

If not selected for this interview process, there may be opportunities to apply for future openings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a college-level certificate in ArcMap or similar software (at least 12 semester units) from an accredited institution, or a certified foreign studies equivalency or recognized trade school; AND
2. Three (3) years of experience using GIS applications or responsible clerical experience supporting elections; OR
3. Two (2) years of experience as a Precinct Planning Technician with the County of San Diego or similar classification elsewhere.

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CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening before starting employment. Additional background investigations may be conducted depending on job activities. Current County employees may be exempt from additional screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May include occasional overtime and weekend work, driving work trucks for 60-125 miles daily, walking in hilly areas, exposure to temperature extremes, humidity, wetness, pesticides, chemicals, and working in outdoor and laboratory settings. Duties may involve working with a detection dog team.

EVALUATION

Applicants will be placed on a nine-month employment list based on scores from their application evaluation. Ensure all information is complete and accurate, as responses will be reviewed via an automated system. Successful initial screening will lead to individual application review to confirm qualifications.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The County employs blind screening to promote fairness and diversity. Highly qualified candidates will be referred for interviews. Include relevant experience in both the Work Experience and Supplemental Questionnaire sections. Resumes alone are not accepted.

All information must be complete and accurate, as it will be verified during the review process.

The County supports veteran hiring and provides resources such as the Veteran’s Preference Policy and Military Skills Translator to assist transitioning military personnel.

The County’s mission is to serve with integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability, fostering a just, sustainable, and resilient future. More information on our Strategic Plan and Framework for the Future is available.

As required by California law, public employees are disaster service workers and may be assigned related activities.