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PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker Warehouse Technicians/Field Technicians to assist in the upcoming June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election.
The Elections Division is a 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.
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of the following areas:
Warehouse Technician
Testing functions of electronic voting equipment
Staging heavy equipment containers for delivery
Inventorying and moving voting equipment and Vote Center supplies
Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers
Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers
Driving personal vehicles regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning
Field Technician
Testing functions of electronic voting equipment
Assisting in delivery, connection and testing of voting equipment at Vote Centers
Troubleshooting voting equipment at Vote Centers
Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers
Driving personal vehicles regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning
Use of personal vehicles is mandatory for Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians. Vote Center routes will be assigned based on geography and location. Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians may report directly to Vote Center(s) during the voting period. All candidates should be comfortable driving for assignments as necessary. Drivers will be reimbursed for their mileage.
The Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians are classified as an Office Assistant. The starting hourly wage for election workers is $20.48.
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected.
Qualifications
Ideal warehouse technicians/field technicians will have a minimum of one year of computer experience or education and experience in fast-paced manual labor. Preferred candidates will have attention to detail and be able to lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
Use of personal vehicles is mandatory for Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians. All candidates should be comfortable driving for assignments as necessary. Drivers will be reimbursed for their mileage.
Ability to work multiple elections is preferred. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. These positions may require weekend and evening work assignments.
Critical skills for all election worker office assistant positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Application/Examination
Anyone may apply for these important positions. 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 (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 in your 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 the “Apply Online” button above or below. If you are not on the County’s website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
(Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.)
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
Tentative Interview Dates: January 10, 2022
Continuous until all positions are filled.
Interviews will be conducted by video conference via Microsoft Teams.
The County of San Mateo requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine or comply with weekly COVID-19 testing. Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more specific information, please refer to the County’s COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy.
At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community’s needs.
The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Registration & Elections Division
40 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402
Website: www.smcacre.org
Analyst: Chet Overstreet (01032022) (Office Assistant I – E334)
