Mail Processing Equipment Operator – San Francisco Department of Elections; Clerk

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

Recruitment: REF
60938V

Published:
August 25, 2026

Accepting applications until:
September 04, 2026

The mission of the Department of Elections (Department) is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco. Department staff work year-round to ensure that every eligible San Franciscan has easy access to safe, barrier-free registration and voting options. The Department also works continuously to improve its elections programs with the goal of making them ever more efficient and responsive to the needs of San Francisco voters.

The Department strives to cultivate a workplace environment in which employees of all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel respected, valued, and supported in providing the fairest and most effective services possible to San Francisco residents. The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to providing the training and resources necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to city residents.

The Department is committed to reaching job seekers of all backgrounds. Everyone, including job seekers from underrepresented communities, is strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Description

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.

• 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:  .

Position Schedule, Requirements, and Work Location

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…