Election Worker - Signature Verification Office Assistant II Seasonal

Election Worker
- Signature Verification Office Assistant II (Extra Help, Seasonal)

County of San Mateo, CA

The Election Worker
- Signature Verification Office Assistant positions are seasonal, extra-help, at-will assignments with hourly pay. The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker
- Signature Verification Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election
. This is an opportunity to participate in the election process within a fast-paced environment focused on fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website www.smcacre.gov
.

We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired into our Signature Verification Unit.

• Clerical Support
  :
  Data entry; preparing, mailing, and receiving form letters; outreach to challenged voters via phone and email
• Signature Verification
  :
  Reviewing and comparing signatures on Vote by Mail ballots; following established procedures and guidelines; identifying discrepancies and submitting them for further review; coordinating with team members to ensure timely and accurate verification of signatures

• Minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience
• Experience in at least one election cycle in Vote by Mail is preferred but not required
• Critical skills include the ability to stay on task, accurately review large quantities of signatures, maintain records and logs of voter outreach, and understand and carry out oral and written directions. A positive attitude and good leadership are integral to assist other team members and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.

The position is classified as an Office Assistant II. The hourly wage starts at $28.65
. Overtime is expected. This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and may vary from week to week. Extra-help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra-help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This position will require working overtime, including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Any authorized time worked more than 40 hours in the workweek shall be compensated at 1.5 times the overtime rate. The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

The last anticipated day of employment will be November 13, 2026. Visit smcvote.org or follow @smcvote on X for updates.

This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library. Do not call the Elections Division or the Human Resources Department. The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs. Because these are full-time temporary positions, candidates who are currently employed full-time will not be contacted unless they indicate how they could meet the required work schedule in the supplemental questionnaire.

Important: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are already on the County’s website, you may click the “Apply” button. If not, apply at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time; the final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

Notice to Applicants:
This recruitment includes one-day hiring events conducted via Zoom, featuring on-the-spot interviews. If your application passes the initial screening, a recruiter will provide the option to register for one of the hiring events. If you pass the departmental interview, bring a valid photo , Social Security card, and completed Live Scan form to an approved Live Scan location. One Day Hiring Events:

• August 11, 2026 from 9 AM to Noon
• August 25, 2026 from 9 AM to Noon
• September 8, 2026 from 9 AM to Noon
• September 29, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM
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