Elections Aide - Extra Help

Elections Aide - Extra Help

Salary

$56,442.88 - $68,606.72 Annually

Location

San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

Job Type

Extra Help

Job Number

25-G9L-A

Department

Registrar of Voters

Opening Date

07 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

02

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Description

Under direct supervision, to assist with opening and closing Vote Centers, setting up equipment and supplies, checking in and processing voters, distributing ballots, assisting voters with casting their ballots, explaining the use of voting equipment, ensuring that ballots are collected appropriately, answering voter questions, and printing, scanning, filing, batching, and boxing ballots at a Vote Center or at the Registrar of Voters Office.

This recruitment is to establish an Extra-Help eligible list for the Registrar of Voters.

For any questions regarding the position please contact the Registrar of Voters Administration at (408) 918-9169.

Typical Tasks

When assigned to a Vote Center location :

When assigned to a Registrar of Voter's Office :

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities :

Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to completion of eighth (8th) grade education.

Special Requirements

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more here.

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the Memorandum of Understanding / Agreement with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits

The County offers robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the CalPERS pension plan. In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account

The Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the Employee Childcare Assistance Plan, an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D

The County offers life and disability benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, California State Disability Insurance, and Integration with Leave. These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness

The Employee Wellness Program offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement

A generous Learning and Employee Development program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your answers should be as complete as possible. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience.

Vague, incomplete answers or responses of "see resume" or "see application" may be considered as an incomplete application. Do you understand this requirement of completing the supplemental questions of your online application?

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Are you willing to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends for extended periods of time, and overtime after regular shift hours, many times on short notice, which is mandatory and required during election seasons?

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Do you understand this is an extra help hourly paid position with the County and not a volunteer paid position via stipend?

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Are you able to speak another language fluently other than English and translate English procedure(s) in the other language?

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If you answered 'yes' for the question above, please indicate any language(s) spoken fluently other than English. If none, please mark "N / A".

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How did you find out about this job?

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