Temporary Election Worker Specialist-Vote-by-Mail-23079009VBM - County of San Diego

Requirements:  

• Must wear employee badge and access card.
• Must be able to be on her/his/their feet for the entire work shift.
• Must follow all health and safety protocols.
• Must represent the Registrar of Voters in a professional/non-partisan manner.

 
Work hours:  Day shift working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Involves mandatory overtime during peak election periods. This includes the Saturday and Sunday the two weekends before the election. On Election Day work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. depending on voter volume.

Have Knowledge of:

• General clerical tasks (sorting, filing, counting, inserting, and labeling)
• Basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Basic computer skills (ability to do data entry, retrieve data, and assist with emailing of voters), if required
• Basic use of phones, copy machines, microfiche reader/printer or other modern office equipment
• General safety practices with emphasis on proper and safe lifting techniques

 
Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail 
• Accuracy and dependability
• Read, write, and speak English clearly
• Flexibility in work schedule 
• Heavy lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Perform manual tasks normally occurring while standing or walking during whole work period
• Read, understand, and follow oral/written instructions and established policies and procedures 
• Perform repetitive tasks, including computer data entry and verification of VBM applications
• Handle and resolve difficult situations in a positive manner 
• Use of electronic election equipment/applications (i.e. tablet, laptop, ballot marking device, printers)
• Willingness to perform other duties as needed and to work a flexible schedule that will include the weekends prior to Election Day
• Treat co-workers, other County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect.

Examples of Duties:

1. Use computer terminal to retrieve/enter data
2. Activate access cards for voting equipment
3. Answer voter questions about mail voting and in-person voting, including the two weekend before and Election Day
4. Perform clerical tasks such as sorting, counting, inserting, labeling, and filing
5. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and order of the office by keeping workstations and common areas clean by using cleaning tools or supplies, as well as, taking periodic breaks and lunches away from workstations
6. Assist in maintaining the security of the office and surrounding area by locking doors or cabinets and limiting access to authorized employees or personnel
7. May assist in supplies or equipment inventories, if required

 
Essential physical characteristics:
Continuous upward and downward flexion of the neck.   Ability to stand or walk for 10-12 hours per day, repetitive use of the hands in data entry and data retrieval.   Continual: walking, standing, bending, and twisting of the neck, bending, and twisting of waist, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
 
Additional Information:  Workers may be required to work more than eight hours per day (plus weekend work) during peak periods, especially the weeks before any election.
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