Data Entry Technician

Data Entry Technician (Extra Help)

Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) will begin accepting applications for the Data Entry Technician (Extra Help) position on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Agency are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be on or about Friday, February 20, 2026.

Please Note: Only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria described.

These are Extra Help temporary/seasonal positions (these are NOT permanent positions). These positions will often require overtime, both in the evenings and on weekends.

The Registrar of Voters, a nationally recognized and award-winning agency, is responsible for conducting elections, verifying petitions and maintaining voter records in Orange County, the fifth largest voting jurisdiction in the United States with 1.9 million active registered voters. The department receives funding from the County’s General Fund, as well as from federal, state, and local reimbursements. The staff includes 54 full-time employees and numerous extra help employees supporting various election‑related positions.

The department is responsible for all components of election management.

Orange County Registrar of Voters prides itself on being a leader in the international and national elections community, continually innovating and creating better ways to serve the public. The department values creativity, originality, initiative, and a strong dedication to customer service.

The Data Entry Technician-Extra Help position will fulfill staffing needs within the Voter Data Services Department. As a Data Entry Technician-Extra Help, job duties may include:

• Using a keyboard or data entry terminal to enter alpha and numerical data
• Reviewing documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with procedures prior to entry
• Extracting data from documents and coding for entry
• Verifying affidavits of new or re‑registering voters daily under tight deadlines
• Keying corrections to voter information to ensure the most up‑to‑date information
• Verifying signatures on petitions, registration affidavits, and returned Vote‑by‑Mail Ballots (VBM)
• Proofreading inputs to ensure accuracy
• Keying for long periods of time
• Performing additional duties as assigned

• Proficiency in computer systems, programs, and modern office practices
• Ability to enter data at an acceptable rate
• Understanding of procedures and regulations governing assigned areas
• Extracting data from documents and coding for entry using information codes
• Verifying affidavits and signatures under tight deadlines
• Checking for accuracy and proofreading inputs
• Performing repetitive tasks with high accuracy

• Working well in a team environment
• Consistently demonstrating a positive attitude
• Exhibiting a strong work ethic
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Working independently as well as in a team

• Interacting professionally and courteously
• Answering public inquiries with diplomacy, professionalism, and enthusiasm
• Anticipating and meeting customer needs in all situations
• Establishing productive and professional relationships internally and externally

• Valuing and participating in free flow of information with others
• Demonstrating principles of writing and grammar: correct spelling, proper word usage, punctuation, sentence structure
• Conveying information clearly and articulately in official formal situations
• Maintaining discretion and protecting confidential or sensitive information
• Active listening, asking clarifying questions

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Physical Conditions:

Vision sufficient to read standard text, fine print, and various handwriting; ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly; independent body mobility sufficient to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and bend routinely;…