Elections Technician Assistant - Temporary

Introduction

The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters Office looking for enthusiastic, detail-oriented people to join their staff to assist with the upcoming election.

Elections are run by the people and for the people. The Registrar of Voters Office conducts fair, accurate, secure and transparent elections and serves all of our "customers" (voters, candidates, campaigns, interested observers, community groups, etc.) with the highest level of integrity and efficiency.

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.

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 US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Learns to verify codes and enter information into data entry system; assists in maintaining master file of registered voters, street index and other elections files.

Receives a variety of election documents; learns to search for and provide information concerning rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Obtains required information from persons wishing to vote or to file for candidacy; greets and assists public and candidates at counter and over the telephone; directs phone calls to appropriate individuals; takes messages as needed.

Trains to use a variety of office machines such as data entry terminal, typewriter, computer printers, adding machine, calculator, copy machine, ballot card and microfiche reader.

Performs basic computations and calculations; may compute and collect fees; issues receipts; sells maps and voter indices; accept filing fees.

May type and file letters, reports, forms, memoranda and other materials; proofreads typewritten and other material.

KNOWLEDGE

General office practices and procedures; personal computer systems and general office computer software; data entry; basic filing and recordkeeping systems; standard correspondence and report format; language mechanics; public relation techniques; basic arithmetic; cash handling procedures.

ABILITY

Follow oral and written directions; learn Registration-Elections terminology and laws; read, understand and apply written regulations and other job related materials; communicate effectively with others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to operate a variety of office machines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Procedures

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

They are related to the Appointing Authority, or

The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility:

HOW TO APPLY

By mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, CA 95202

Office hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at .

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to