Elections Temporary Assignment

Job Description:

Elections Temporary Assignment

Description

The Position

This Recruitment will be Open Until Filled

Are you passionate about public service? Would you like to get involved with your community while supporting our nation’s democratic process? Come join our nationally recognized elections team!

We are seeking temporary staff to join our team and assist with the upcoming November General Election. We are hiring a variety of full-time assignments that will last between 2 and 12 weeks. Contra Costa County has a population of over 1.1 million and more than 700,000 registered voters. If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment, learning new things, and thriving in a team environment, this is a great opportunity for you!

We are looking for a candidate that is:

• Flexible and willing to assist with different responsibilities as needed.
• Interested in public service.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Cooperative and a team player.
• Eager to learn new things.
• Dependable and punctual.
• A good communicator and able to follow instructions.
• Accurate and has a strong attention to detail.

You will typically be responsible for one or more of the following tasks:

• Data entry, including entering voter registration applications, verifying voter signatures, and updating voter information in a database.
• Assisting in recruiting volunteers to work at the polls on Election Day.
• Assisting in the assembly of polling place supplies and testing voting equipment.
• Supporting mail processing operations.
• Oversight and support of volunteers for specific processes.
• Providing in-person and phone customer service to constituents.
• Leading a Regional Early Voting location.
• Retrieving and securing ballots from Vote-by-Mail drop boxes located throughout the County.
• Assisting with conducting poll worker training and giving instruction in a group setting.
• Assisting with pre-press layout, design, and proofing of materials including the Voter Information Guide.
• Reviewing and proofreading voting materials in English, Spanish, or Chinese.
• Assisting in ballot processing activities.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have a chance to learn about election processes.
• This will be an opportunity to gain experience working for the County and in public service.
• You will be a part of a collaborative team and enjoy a dynamic work environment.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Teamwork expectations require tasks to change often.
• You will need to quickly learn new processes and procedures.
• Work can be somewhat repetitive.
• You will be required to work occasional long hours and overtime.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate.

Other: Some assignments may require the candidate to drive a county vehicle or their own personal vehicle.

Desirable Qualifications :

• Experience performing data entry tasks
• Experience providing customer service in person and/or over the phone
• Fluency in Spanish or Chinese
• Supervisorial experience

Selection Process

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.

2. Application Evaluation: An application Evaluation Board will convene to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for an invitation to the next phase of the examination.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jobs@hrd.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$27.74 Hourly