Elections Technician - TEMPORARY

This recruitment is being given to fill multiple positions in the Registrar of Voters and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future (part‑time/temporary) opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:
All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e‑mail. The e‑mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e‑mail often for updates. If you do not have an e‑mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via U.S. Mail.

Pre‑Employment Background
:
Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre‑employment background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the background process.

• Researches and applies election and related codes and regulations relevant to the assignment. Assists with candidate filings, including processing of candidate documents; accepts and proofreads candidate statements of qualifications; verifies residence and political affiliation; accepts filing fees.
• Responds to questions and inquiries from candidates, representatives of candidates, office holders, voters and the general public about campaign requirements, voting regulations, and general information about elections; takes and transmits messages.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, forms, legal documents, audits, reports, and other written communication; reconciles accounts; prepares and posts deposits; processes and tracks invoices and payments.
• Verifies, codes and enters information into the data entry system; assists in maintaining master file of registered voters, street index and/or other election files.
• Processes voter registration documents, absentee voter applications and ballots, and other election‑related documents; verifies signatures on candidate nomination petitions; maintains and updates voter registration files; ensures compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Operates a variety of office machines, including voter machines and computers. Computes and collects fees; issues receipts; sells maps and voter indices; accepts filing fees.
• May supervise deployment/collection centers for elections; issues receipts for ballots and supplies; recruits and trains staff and election officers on policies and procedures and state and federal regulations; recruits polling places and evaluates sites for accessibility in compliance with state and federal guidelines; participates in and/or coordinates community outreach and voter registration activities as assigned.

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience:

One year of work experience in a California Elections Office at a level equal to or higher than Elections Technician Trainee in San Joaquin County service.

OR PATTERN II

Experience:

Two years of general clerical or office technical work, which included substantial public contact.

Substitutions: a) One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above‑required general clerical or office technical experience;
OR b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above‑required general clerical or office technical experience.

AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS

License:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Special Requirement: Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment. If required by the nature of the position, demonstrated general or software‑specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment.

General office practices and procedures; provisions of various federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances related to the election process; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations; basic filing and recordkeeping systems; standard correspondence and report…