Public Information & Government Compliance Officer (County Promotional)

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.

You r County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is recruiting for a Public Information & Government Compliance Officer to plan, develop, and coordinate public information and government compliance programs supporting County election and campaign accountability functions. Under general direction, this position administers and supports the County Campaign Accountability Commission and serves as a liaison between the Commission, the Registrar of Voters, County departments, regulatory agencies, and the public. The incumbent ensures the accurate dissemination of public information, monitors legislative activity, and administers compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. This position reports to the Registrar of Voters and Assistant Registrar of Voters.

This classification is distinguished by responsibility for managing public communications and campaign finance compliance programs involving complex and politically sensitive matters. The incumbent exercises independent judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements and serves as a key advisor and liaison to executive staff, the County Campaign Accountability Commission, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the public. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a meaningful impact on the integrity of elections and democratic governance in one of California’s largest counties.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain an independent tracking system of each contributor's total cumulative and aggregated contributions in an Election Cycle to County Candidates and County Elective Officers.
• Advise executive staff on communication strategies, legislative activities, and policy matters; complete special projects as assigned.
• Assist in developing goals, priorities, and strategic planning initiatives on behalf of the commission.
• Compile and submit periodic reports summarizing commission activity, investigation outcomes, and compliance trends for review by oversight bodies.
• Serve as an official liaison between the department, County officials, state agencies, and members of County, State, or Federally mandated commissions.
• Administer and enforce applicable campaign finance and political reform regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability among public officials and candidates.
• Obtain and audit campaign statements, independent expenditure reports, and other legally required filings to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with disclosure laws.
• Monitor changes in state and federal laws and advise county leadership on potential impacts or required policy updates.
• Receive and evaluate complaints regarding potential violations of campaign finance laws; may initiate investigations and recommend corrective or enforcement actions as needed.
• Coordinate or commission independent audits of campaign accounts and financial filings to verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.

ABOUT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

The mission of the Registrar of Voters is to conduct San Bernardino County’s elections in a fair, accessible, secure, transparent, and efficient manner, upholding the highest level of election standards and accuracy, while always providing excellent customer service to both our team and the diverse population we serve. The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is responsible for all aspects of the election process for San Bernardino County's residents.

The Registrar of Voters administers all local, state, and federal elections in the County of San Bernardino, including the management of voting systems, the employment and training of poll workers, election ballot processing, and vote tallying. The Registrar of Voters performs all voter registration functions, including the storage and maintenance of voter registration records; and provides voting-related services to voters, elected officials, campaign groups, and other voting interests.

Conducting elections is both exciting and challenging. Attention to detail is critical, and working as a team is vital to accomplishing successful elections. Permanent staff, temporary staff, and volunteers assist in the variety of complex tasks required to conduct elections. The Registrar of Voters believes that a successful team is a partnership - one that contains the following elements:

• Clear roles and responsibilities
• Shared goals and objectives
• Commitment to excellence
• A clear communication process
• A willingness to be open and honest
• Personal accountability
• Personal integrity

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Modified Benefits Option (MBO)

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history & education check, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

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EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in campaign finance, regulatory compliance, and managing the dissemination of public information, including crafting press releases, handling media inquiries, and ensuring transparent communication with the public.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education (m ust be attached if applicable).

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be highly knowledgeable in the principles of the administrative hearing process, policies and procedures governing the County, experience developing policy and with the legislative process, investigative techniques, and the essential elements of supervision and training. Experience with government and campaign finance regulations is highly desirable. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to open and accountable government, possess political astuteness and responsiveness, but be willing to forgo all personal involvement in campaigns.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications ; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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