Election Vote Center Assistant Trainer (Extra Help, Seasonal)

Description

PEOPLE FIRST - Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Vote Center Assistant Trainersto assist in the upcoming November 2024 General Election. Vote Centers offer in-person voting, voter registration, and additional services to the public up to a month before the election.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals to be hired for the following duties:

• Assist in training Vote Center Representatives, students, and volunteers on San Mateo County Elections Procedures, how to use Vote Center equipment, Vote Center set-up, and voter assistance.

• Facilitate hands-on training scenarios for Vote Center staff.

• Identify uniquely skilled staff for special assignments.

• Set up, sanitize, restore, and restock the classroom between classes.

• Communicate any notes or questions from the Vote Center Representatives regarding policy, equipment, or supplies to the Training Supervisor.

• Serve as a Vote Center Lead at a four-day Vote Center.

This assignment will begin in mid-September. Those hired can expect to work for approximately seven weeks including on-site job training, teaching classes, and working at a 4-day Vote Center as a Vote Center Lead. The last expected day of employment will be Election Day, November 5, 2024.

The hours for this position are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with classes held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day you are scheduled for training. Training will be held on both weekdays and weekends (an exact schedule will be provided after being hired).

In addition, you will be required to serve as a Vote Center Lead at a four-day Vote Center. You MUST be available to complete the whole Vote Center assignment. Your Vote Center will have 4 hours of set-up on October 31 or November 1, full days of work (8 AM - 6PM) November 2-4, and an extended day on Election Day (6 AM - 11 PM).

This position may require working overtime, including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Any authorized time worked more than 40 hours in the workweek shall be considered overtime and shall be compensable at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the overtime worked. Generally, extra-help employees who work on a holiday shall be compensated for such time worked at the rate of one and one-half (1 1/2) times the straight-time rate as provided in the Overtime Section of this MOU for their work group.

The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

The Vote Center Assistant Trainer is classified as an Office Assistant II. The hourly wage for this position starts at $25.99.

NOTE:This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week.

Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Qualifications

Ideal Vote Center Assistant Trainer candidates will have strong public speaking abilities, teaching or training experience with adult learners, customer service, computer proficiency, and previous knowledge of Vote Center Procedures and Vote Center technology.

Critical skills for all Election Worker positions include the ability to prioritize work, learn new jobs tasks quickly, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

The Elections Division is an exciting and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website www.smcacre.gov/elections.

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply for this position. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).

This is a continuous recruitment. The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. The positions could be filled at any time.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.

Because these are full-time seasonal positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. If you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your application, or resume how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go tohttps://jobs.smcgov.orgto apply.

(Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.)

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

Interviews will be conducted by video conference via Microsoft Teams.

Tentative Interview Dates: Beginning July 29, until filled

Registration & Elections Division

40 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402

Website: www.smcacre.gov

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (06282024) (Office Assistant II - E335)