Temporary Election Worker Specialist-Petitions and Registration-26079003PR

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Temporary Election Worker Specialist Petitions and Registration

The ideal candidate for this position is able to learn an expansive list of tasks in a short period of time and is able to work in a fast-paced environment. This recruitment is open continuously and can close at any time once the business needs of the department have been met. Please apply immediately.

Schedule :

• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday- Friday
• May include weekends and extended hours

General Skills/ Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of computers (Windows), printers, and other office equipment
• Work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail
• Ability to sort alphabetically and numerically
• Read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions as well as established policies and procedures
• Perform repetitious tasks
• Ability to read handwritten information accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be courteous and respectful to co-workers, other county employees, and members of the public

Task Specific Skill/ Abilities:

• Ability to visually compare petition signatures
• Customer service skills
• Telephone skills/phone operation – must be able to manage a high volume of incoming calls during election time
• Ability to handle difficult/disgruntled voters over the phone

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Call center operator (Incoming calls)
• Process cancellation and inactivation of voter records
• Assist in processing provisional ballots
• Assist in processing petitions
• Visually compare petition signatures and addresses
• Sort Voter Registrations and incoming mail
• Input data into the voter database
• Research voter records
• Contact voters regarding deficient Voter Registration Forms
• Voter file maintenance and updates
• Prepare mailings

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; may also need to go from one workstation to another
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to perform repetitive movements (i.e. opening mail, researching, typing/writing, filing, sorting, bending, lifting, scanning, stamping, and batching petition sections, etc.)

Additional Requirements:

• Must be 18 or older
• Must wear employee badge and access card
• Must follow all health and safety protocols
• Must represent the Registrar of Voters in a professional/non-partisan manner
• May include mandatory weekends and some extended hours, sometimes with little or no advance notice
• Election Day hours are 6:30am to 8:00pm
• Start date, duration of job, and work hours per day depend on workload and backlog

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Exposure to computer screens

Location: Kearny Mesa office located at:

5600 Overland Ave, San Diego, CA between 163 and I-15

If there are any questions or concerns regarding the online application process, please contact Human Resources at (619)236-2191 or [email protected]