Election Worker - Signature Verification Office Assistant II (Extra Help) (Open)

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 Election Worker

• Signature Verification Office Assistantto assist in the upcoming November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to be involved in the election process!

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired into our Signature Verification Unit. This position encompasses:

Clerical Support:

• Data Entry.

• Preparing, Mailing, and Receiving Cure Letter Forms.

• Outreach to challenged voters via phone and email.

Signature Verification:

• Review and Compare signatures on Vote-by-Mail ballots we receive.

• Follow established procedures and guidelines for Signature Verification.

• Identify any discrepancies in signatures and submit them for further review.

• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely and accurate verification of signatures.

The hourly wage for this position starts at $25.99. Overtime is expected.

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 Signature Verification Office Assistants will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience. At least one election cycles worth of experience in Vote-By-Mail is preferred as well.

Critical Skills include the ability to stay on task, accurately review large quantities of signatures, maintain accurate records and logs of voter outreach, and understand and carry out oral and written directions. As an Office Assistantit is also integral to have a positive attitude and demonstrate good leadership to assist other members of the team and help ensure day to day operations run smoothly.

Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. These positions may require weekend and evening work assignments. The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach.

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

Application/Examination

This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply.Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.

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 (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment in the supplemental questionnaire.

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

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.

Recruitment Schedule

Final Filing Date: Continuous

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. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels."

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (05232024) (Election Worker

• Signature Verification Office Assistant II - E335)