Mail Processing Equipment Operator – San Francisco Department of Elections; Clerk Job San Francisco area,California USA

Position: Mail Processing Equipment Operator – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)

Mail Processing Equipment Operator – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)

In preparation for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election, the Department is seeking applications for seasonal positions as Mail Processing Equipment Operators (1404 Clerk).

Under general supervision, the Mail Processing Equipment Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring mail processing equipment used to process high volumes of election mail. The position monitors equipment performance and mail flow, performs routine operational adjustments in accordance with established procedures, maintains production and processing records, performs quality-control checks, and identifies equipment or processing issues requiring attention.

The position works closely with staff assigned to receive, sort, and stage processed mail to support the continuous, accurate, and timely processing of election mail.

In addition to the range of duties assigned to the 1404 Clerk classification, the person in this position will have the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Set up, operate, and monitor mail processing equipment used to process election mail in accordance with established procedures.

Verify appropriate equipment settings and processing parameters before and during assigned mail-processing runs.

Monitor equipment performance, mail flow, and production output during processing.

Monitor daily mail volumes and production benchmarks and communicate processing status to the Ballot Distribution Manager.

Make routine equipment and workflow adjustments, within established procedures, in response to mail flow, equipment performance, or processing needs.

Identify equipment malfunctions, processing errors, jams, or other operational issues and take appropriate action within established procedures; coordinate with the Ballot Distribution Manager when service or technical assistance is required.

Maintain production records, including mail volumes, processing activity, equipment interruptions, and other required operational information.

Perform quality-control checks to verify processing and sorting accuracy and identify mail requiring additional review or processing.

Coordinate the flow of mail into and out of the equipment to support continuous processing and minimize interruptions.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area around the mail-processing equipment.

Assist with other ballot-processing and other election tasks, including ballot adjudication, tabulation, and remake, using established procedures, as assigned.

Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the position and what to expect by viewing the Department's video available at: .

This is a seasonal position with a tentative start date of October 21, 2026, and a tentative end date between November 6 and November 13, 2026. Actual start and end dates will depend on the Department's operational needs.

Work will primarily be performed on site at the Department of Elections office at City Hall in San Francisco. Employees may also be required to work at the Department's warehouse at Pier 31 or at other locations within San Francisco, as operationally necessary.

Work schedules will vary based on the demands of the election cycle and may range from 20 to 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work flexible schedules, including mandatory evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts. During the peak election period, beginning on Election Day, November 3, 2026, and continuing for approximately three to five days thereafter, candidates must be available to work overnight shifts, which may include shifts of approximately 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Actual schedules will be determined based on operational needs.

Overtime hours are paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.

The position requires prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing and the ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 25 pounds.

This is a temporary exempt, as-needed position. Temporary exempt as-needed employees who have worked more than 1,040 hours in any consecutive 12-month period and whose normal workweek at the time of inclusion in the system…