Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT The El Dorado County Elections Department is responsible for conducting all federal, state, county, city, school, and special district elections. The Elections Department is also responsible for processing initiative, referenda, recall, and candidate nomination petitions, precinct and district boundary maintenance, and locating polling places that are accessible to all voters.
THE OPPORTUNITY - JOIN US AS AN ELECTIONS WORKER!
Are you passionate about democracy and eager to contribute to your community? Become an Elections Worker and play a vital role in ensuring every vote counts.
Role Overview:As an Elections Worker, you'll help set up voting centers, process ballots, retrieve ballots, and support the integrity and efficiency of our elections.
Key Highlights:· Flexible Scheduling: Ideal for balancing other commitments, with high activity and downtime periods.
· Diverse Work Environment: Work both in office settings and in the field, adding variety to your tasks.
· Impactful Work: Make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process and serve your community.
Why Join Us?· Valuable Experience: Gain hands-on experience in election operations and public service.
· Team Collaboration: Work alongside dedicated professionals and community members.
· Skill Development: Enhance your skills in customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Ready for a rewarding challenge? Apply now and be a crucial part of the election process!
Appointments to this class will be temporary at-will, short-term, and non-continuous; no permanent appointments will be made to this classification. Elections Worker staff are anticipated to start on 10/07/2024. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: - Deliver voting supplies, materials, equipment, and consumables to voting centers; assist in set up and take down of voting center locations.
- Monitor voting activity at vote centers and provide support to voters; assist the public with basic questions and general information related to voting and registration.
- Count ballot envelopes; open and separate vote-by-mail ballots; ensure count of envelopes and ballots is consistent; resolve and notify assigned staff of any discrepancies; inspect ballots and envelopes, complete batch ticket information, and enter batch entries into the computer system, as necessary.
- Duplicate damaged or write-in ballots.
Process ballots through electronic tabulation machines, ensuring accurate processing; account for ballots through count verifications; complete/enter batch ticket information into a computerized system. - Resolve ballots that are unable to be tabulated as-is by use of an electronic ballot counting system.
- Use a computer to reconcile ballots against generated reports.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description
here . Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications.Education and Experience:Six (6) months of paid or volunteer customer service work experience involving data entry and/or general recordkeeping and/or work experience gained as an Elections Worker or Precinct Officer or equivalent for at least one election;
ORCompletion of one semester of college or university-level coursework.
Licenses and Certifications:Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
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here to view the minimum qualifications for Elections Worker - Extra-Help, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application is complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Britton Daniels in Human Resources at britton.daniels @edcgov.us
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Review: A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
click here. Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Elections Worker - Extra Help. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months .
- There are currently ten (10) extra-help vacancies in the Elections Department located in Placerville, CA.
Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees and therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees who are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!This is an extra help/temporary position that does not include benefits.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
