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San Mateo County, CA Election Worker - Candidate Service Office Assistant (Extra Help) (Open) in United States
Election Worker - Candidate Service Office Assistant (Extra Help) (Open)
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Election Worker - Candidate Service Office Assistant (Extra Help) (Open)
Salary
$22.59 - $28.25 Hourly
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Extra Help Seasonal
Job Number
E334AT
Department
Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Division
Elections
Opening Date
05/23/2024
Closing Date
6/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Description
NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on June 13, 2024 from a continuous recruitment to closing. The Final Closing Date will be June 17, 2024.
**Please note: This position has been filled.
PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker - Candidate Service Office Assistant to assist in the upcoming November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to be involved in the election process!
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired into our Candidate Services Unit. This position encompasses:
Clerical Support:
Data Entry
Preparing/Receiving Forms
Filing Completed Forms
Prepare, organize, and mail certification documents
Customer Service:
Organize and schedule filing appointments with potential candidates
Work in-person with candidates on filing papers
General knowledge of deadlines/forms to assist candidates
The hourly wage for this position starts at $22.59. Overtime is expected.
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Service Office Assistants will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience. At least one election cycles worth of experience in Candidate Filing is preferred as well.
Critical Skills 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. As an Office Assistant it is also integral to have a positive attitude and demonstrate good leadership to assist other members of the team and help ensure day to day operations run smoothly.
Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. These positions may require weekend and evening work assignments. The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.
The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website www.smcacre.gov
Application/Examination
This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.
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 how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment in the supplemental questionnaire.
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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
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.
Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Monday June 17, 2024 11:59 PM PST
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. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.”
Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (05232024) (Election Worker - Candidate Service Office Assistant - E334)
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 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
https://jobs.smcgov.org
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