Posting number: 2026-00217
Department: Clerk and Recorder
Job classification: Clerk/Elections Specialist I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Records Management, Public Records
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SALARY (A-E Steps)
$20.50 - $24.92 Hourly/$1,640.00 - $1,993.60 Biweekly
$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.
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Clerk/Elections Specialist I | Clerk/Elections Specialist II
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.
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.
Sean Houghtby, Clerk & Recorder
530-527-3350 | shoughtby@tehama.gov
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
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Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Tehama County lies approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Starting in the snowy Sierras to the east (the highest point is 8,200 ft), the County unfolds onto rolling foothills, excellent range land, and spectacular, flat-topped buttes, and then sweeps down onto the fertile floor of the Sacramento River Valley (elevation at Red Bluff is 341 ft). Tehama County is the central point of widespread recreation and the local recreation opportunities are outstanding with nearby camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, and boating resources as good or better than anywhere in California. The County Seat, Red Bluff, is located on Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River approximately 135 road miles north of Sacramento. Tehama County is a charter county with a board-administrator form of government whose Chief Administrator is selected by a five member Board of Supervisors, who are elected by Supervisorial Districts.
Tehama County employees are dedicated to providing services to the people of this rural community. Our 800+ employees, working in 25 county departments, deliver public safety and protection, public health, community services, and administrative support.
If you are considering employment with Tehama County, our many departments offer the full spectrum of career opportunities including office support, financial, technical, trades, medical, and legal - to name a few. We welcome anyone with a desire to make a difference in the community – whether you are just starting out in the work world, or you are more seasoned in your career.
