Temporary Election Worker Specialist-Vote-By-Mail Back Office-26079007VBMBO

County of San Diego•San Diego, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vote-By-Mail (Back-Office) section of the Registrar of Voters is seeking positive, enthusiastic, and flexible people to work in a fast-paced, volume-driven environment for the upcoming November 3, 2026, Gubernatorial General Election. This recruitment is open continuously and can close at any time once the business needs of the department have been met. Please apply immediately.

Requirements

Reliability and dependability
Ability to perform repetitious tasks
Ability to provide accurate hand counts
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral/written procedures
Ability to cross-train on multiple processes as needed
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends
Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, external agencies, and the public
Ability to perform repetitious tasks while using a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time
Ability to work in teams of two to assist with the duplication process of damaged ballots
Ability to perform repetitious tasks while using a ballot marking device for prolonged periods of time
Possess excellent communication and listening skills to accurately relay information/selections
Must wear employee badge and access card.
Must follow all health and safety protocols
Must represent the Registrar of Voters in a professional/non-partisan manner

Nice To Haves

Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Punctual

Responsibilities

Use computer terminal to navigate voter database and access voter signatures
Compare signature on affidavit(s) of registration with signature provided on return envelope
Apply challenge codes to signatures that need additional review
List any challenges made on the provided signature challenge form
Print signature checking reports from the County’s election management system
Produce consistent results in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures
Count and confirm the number of envelopes in a tray
Remove ballots from their return envelope using an OPEX Model 72 device
Maintain voter anonymity by keeping the voter’s information away from line of sight
Screen ballots for damage or tears
Inspect each ballot for red ink or light voter markings that need to be enhanced
Prepare ballot cards for tabulation by backfolding and boxing extracted ballots
Draft receipts that list the total number of ballots sent to tabulation
Restock various work areas with necessary supplies
Peek batches of empty envelopes to ensure that all ballots have been successfully extracted
Box batches of empty envelopes in sequential order for filing purposes
File empty envelopes and miscellaneous items in their designated staging area
Assist with pre-election setup and post-election cleanup
Setup signage around the ROV for voter parking, curbside voting, and ballot dropboxes
Setup a drive-thru dropbox on campus
Perform routine mail pickups of voted ballots, undeliverables, and other ROV correspondence
Assist with driving and loading/unloading a box truck or cargo van
Haul carts or APCs full of election material across multiple workstations
Scan and image mail ballot returns using an industrial mail sorter
Jog return envelopes in preparation for a fine sort and audit pass
Operate a drill press on undeliverable mail ballot packages to render the ballot inside unusable
Sort undeliverable mail ballots using the NIXIE label provided by USPS
Empty and process mail ballot dropbox bags once they are in the custody of Vote-By-Mail
Responsible for swapping out dropboxes that are full with an empty, replacement dropbox
Assist with the duplication process of damaged ballots
Log daily statistics such as workload, number of ballots processed, or current backlog
Perform quality control checks on the ballots duplicated by other teams
File processed ballots by sequence and serial number order
Maintain a clean and organized office by keeping workstations and common areas tidy using appropriate cleaning tools and supplies
Help maintain office security by locking doors and cabinets and ensuring access is limited to authorized personnel