The Job
PRIORITY REVIEW BEGINS APRIL 19, 2024! The
Registrar of Voters is recruiting for
Elections Services Assistants to work in the exciting and fast-paced environment of Elections.
Elections Services Assistants works as a lead workers and provide support to for various election activities related to department functions; communicate and coordinate with vendors in the design and production of election materials; maintain inventory and prepare election equipment, materials, and supplies; create and revise procedures related to a process; and prepare reports and spreadsheets.
For more detailed information, view the Elections Services Assistant job description.
ABOUT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS The mission of the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is to conduct the County’s elections in a fair, accessible, secure, transparent, and efficient manner, upholding the highest level of election standards and accuracy, while always providing excellent customer service to both our team and the diverse population we serve.
The Registrar of Voters also performs all voter registration functions, including the storing and maintaining of voter registration records, administering all local, state, and federal elections managing voting systems and equipment, performing election ballot processing and vote tallying, training of poll workers, and providing voting-related services to voters, elected officials, campaign groups, and other community stakeholders.
Conducting elections is both exciting and challenging. Attention to detail is critical, and working as a team is vital to accomplishing successful elections. Permanent staff, temporary staff, and volunteers assist in the variety of complex tasks required to conduct elections. The Registrar of Voters believes that a successful team is a partnership - one that contains the following elements:
- Clear roles and responsibilities
- Shared goals and objectives
- Commitment to excellence
- A clear communication process
- A willingness to be open and honest
- Personal accountability
- Personal integrity
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Work Schedule: During peak election periods the Registrar of Voters' staff are required to work a significant amount of overtime, which includes evenings, weekends (both Saturdays and Sundays) and early morning/very late hours on election day/night.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Physical: Some assignments may require palletizing, forklift operation, and lifting items weighing over 50 lbs.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time experience as a lead worker planning and coordinating projects events;
-AND- reading, interpreting and following strict procedures and general guidelines to perform assigned work. Experience must include the use of a computer desktop and standard office programs and applications, and be clearly detailed on the application.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience planning projects and events of various scales, conducting trainings, and will possess strong oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service. This ideal candidate will have lead worker experience in an election environment, and possess proficient computer skills using standard office programs, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Outlook, and MS Visio. Some experience learning and using specialized software is desired.
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in both Spanish and English are encouraged to apply. Employees who are assigned to bilingual positions receive additional compensation. Testing may be required in order to receive bilingual compensation.
Selection Process
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the
Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click
here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Craft, Labor &Trades UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
