City and County of San Francisco

Elections Worker (#1471)

$30.89-$37.53 Hourly / $5,354.00-$6,504.00 Monthly / $64,246.00-$78,052.00 Yearly

Definition

Under supervision, is assigned to the elections logistics division of the office of the Registrar of Voters-Recorder; assists in the location and contracting of polling places and the acquisition and distribution of election equipment and supplies; receives, handles and controls voter ballots; assists in supervising personnel in the repair of voting devices; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

This is a beginning level classification responsible for carrying out assignments pertaining to the logistical coordination of elections. The incumbent reports to the Elections Logistics Assistant Supervisor.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Locates and contracts for over 900 polling places in the City and County of San Francisco.

2. Assists in the acquisition of and distributes materials, supplies and equipment required for each polling place during an election.

3. Operates trouble-shooting teams; dispatches teams to polling places to resolve election-related logistical problems.

4. Inspects, repairs, adjusts and generally maintains voting devices.

5. Assists in training and supervising temporary election workers employed during election periods.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires knowledge of  the geographical make up of the City and County of San Francisco and its relationship to the various electoral districts.

Requires ability to supervise, inspect and review the work of others; make prompt and sound decisions; deal tactfully with subordinates.

Requires considerable skill in dealing effectively and tactfully with the general public.

Experience and Training

Requires completion of high-school, supplemented by at least two years of experience in a position requiring extensive public contact; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
CLASS: 1471; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;