Election Worker I - Extra Help

County of Santa Clara•San Jose, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of permanent Registrar of Voters' staff, to prepare election materials, recruit volunteers, support election functions, and perform related tasks as required. This recruitment is to establish an Extra-Help eligible list for the Registrar of Voters.

Requirements

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities
Possession of a high school diploma
One (1) year of full-time equivalent work experience
Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work
If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization
Knowledge of office practices and procedures, including filing systems, financial record keeping, reference sources and preparation of correspondence and reports
Knowledge of English vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style/format
Knowledge of customer service principles, including the handling of irate and distressed people
Knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet and/or database
Knowledge of basic mathematics to perform simple calculations and compile statistical reports
Knowledge of telephone procedures and etiquette
Ability to deal tactfully with members of the public, often under stressful conditions
Ability to communicate effectively in providing information and assisting callers and visitors
Ability to use a keyboard with moderate speed and a high level of accuracy
Ability to interpret and apply specific laws and ordinances, office policies, and procedures
Ability to effectively organize activities and prioritize to meet deadlines
Ability to operate standard office equipment

Responsibilities

Coordinates with locations that serve as, voting locations, training sites, logistics centers, ballot drop-off sites, and other election related sites
Recruits and trains Election Volunteers
Prepares, distributes, and picks up supplies for voting locations, outreach events, training classes, and other election events
May drive vehicles to outreach events, training classes, and to pick-up and deliver ballots and election supplies
Processes voted ballots, including opening and flattening, damaged ballot duplication, sorting, manual ballot tallying, and machine tabulation
Sorts, batches, and prepares voter registration forms and other election-related documents for data entry and processing
Scans materials in-to tracking system, packages and prepares materials for storage, and moves and stages materials at each step of the process
Answers inquiries and provides information to the public about elections and voter registration
Enters voter registration and election information into the election management information system and looks up information as needed
Participates in voter education and outreach events
Prepares, verifies, and processes Vote by Mail and Provisional Ballots
Prepares, verifies, and processes Petitions, including nominations, initiatives, and recall petitions
Issues ballots to qualified voters in person and by mail
May offer orientation or answer procedural questions
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required
Performs other related duties as required