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San Mateo County, CA Election Warehouse and Field Technician - Office Assistant (Extra-Help, Seasonal) in United States
Election Warehouse and Field Technician - Office Assistant (Extra-Help, Seasonal)
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Election Warehouse and Field Technician - Office Assistant (Extra-Help, Seasonal)
Salary
$22.59 - $28.25 Hourly
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Extra Help Seasonal
Job Number
E334XC
Department
Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Division
Elections
Opening Date
08/06/2024
Description
Benefits
Description
PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Warehouse and Field Technicians to assist in the upcoming November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election.
The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of the following areas:
Testing functions of electronic voting equipment.
Staging heavy equipment containers for delivery.
Inventorying and moving voting equipment and Vote Center supplies.
Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers.
Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers.
Driving personal vehicles regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning.
Assisting in delivery, connection and testing of voting equipment at Vote Centers.
Troubleshooting voting equipment at Vote Centers.
Use of personal vehicles is mandatory for Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians. Vote Center routes will be assigned based on geography and location. Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians may report directly to Vote Center(s) during the voting period. All candidates should be comfortable driving for assignments as necessary. Drivers will be reimbursed for their mileage.
The Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians are classified as Office Assistants. The starting hourly wage for election workers is $28.25.
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected.
Qualifications
Ideal warehouse technicians/field technicians will have a minimum of one year of computer experience or education and experience in fast-paced manual labor. Preferred candidates will show attention to detail and be able to lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
Use of personal vehicles is mandatory for Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians. All candidates should be comfortable driving for assignments as necessary. Drivers will be reimbursed for their mileage.
Ability to work multiple elections is preferred. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. These positions may require weekend and evening work assignments.
Critical skills for all election worker office assistant positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize, and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Application/Examination
Anyone may apply for these important positions. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate’s application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).
This is a continuous recruitment. The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.
Because these are full-time (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your resume how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
(Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.)
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
Notice to Applicants:
Please note that this recruitment includes one-day hiring events conducted via Zoom, featuring on-the-spot interviews. To participate, you must submit your application as instructed above. If your application passes the initial screening, a recruiter will provide you with the option to register for one of the hiring events listed below:
August 20th, 4-7 PM
September 3rd, 4-7 PM (Tentative)
At the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Registration & Elections Division
40 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
www.smcacre.gov
(Analyst: Sedrick Dixon – Office Assistant I – E334 – 08062024)
Please visit https://www.smcgov.org/media/100206/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
Agency
County of San Mateo
Address
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
https://jobs.smcgov.org
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