Election Worker II - Extra Help

County of Santa Clara•San Jose, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of permanent Registrar of Voters' staff, to prepare, verify and review election materials, such as provisional ballots and petitions, 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
Two (2) years 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 use discretion in organizing activities and setting priorities
Ability to prepare concise reports
Ability to exercise considerable judgement, discretion, and interpretive ability in determining the needs of callers and visitors
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

Assists with recruiting locations for voting locations, training classes, logistics centers, ballot drop-off sites, and other election related locations, including assisting with documentation to determine accessibility and legal compliance
Researches, compiles, and distributes reports of election data and information as needed
Assists with preparing, verifying, and processing GIS data and other records for voting districts and precincts
Maintains office files and records for election workers and volunteers, including those of a confidential nature
Recruits and trains Election Volunteers, screens volunteers against Megan's Law database and pursuant to other requirements
Advises Election Volunteers on resolutions to possible problems in accordance with procedures
Proofreads translations, bilingual official ballots, sample ballot and voter information pamphlet text, department website information, publications, and other election-related voter materials
Administers candidate nominations, measures, and campaign finance filings, including preparation and maintenance of records
Updates voter registration records based on information from statewide voter registration database and other governmental agencies
Processes requests for voter files
Participates in voter education and outreach events
Prepares, verifies, and processes Vote by Mail and Provisional Ballots, including review of challenged ballots
Prepares, verifies, and processes Petitions, including nominations, initiatives, and recall petitions, and performs second-level petition verifications
Issues ballots to qualified voters in person and by mail, including issuance of emergency ballots and other exceptional cases
May offer orientation or answer procedural questions
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required
Performs other related duties as required