Voting Rights Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

All opportunities are extra-help open until filled. Under immediate oversight of the Senior Voting Center Representative, to provide essential service to the community by assisting and processing voters on Election Day. Prior to voting day, assists in the set up of voting locations throughout the County; performs a wide variety of responsible administrative and clerical functions which are relevant to the support of County elections and voter registration; and to do related work as required. Exercises no supervision.

Prepares, assembles and distributes publications, notices, sample ballots, and other printed materials related to elections; issue ballots to eligible voters at the Vote Center; assists with setting up and closing of their assigned Vote Center; maintains security and confidentiality of information received; answers questions and provides information to the public; operate standard office equipment including computer equipment. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, policies and procedures within assignment.
• Office practices, methods, and computer equipment applicable to the administration of the Voter's Choice Act.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn and utilize computerized software programs as assigned.
• Learn and apply rules, laws, and regulations governing the assigned area.
• Research and analyze information.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from members of the community regarding the functions and the processing within the Vote Center locations.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other County staff when providing information.
• Compile and maintain records and prepare routine reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information received.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Work or voluntary experience involving public contact which would provide for the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Depending upon assignment, some positions may require the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California Class "C" Driver's license.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment including the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and lift 45 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations within the county; and ability to work non-traditional office hours, including early morning through late night hours. Federal Law requires that Vote Centers be staffed with at least one (1) worker who is bilingual in the language identified by the Voting Rights Act. Madera County must provide at least one (1) worker in each Vote Center who can read, write and speak Spanish. Applicants should include the languages spoken with their application.

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website. All job postings are also included via the TDD phone and the 24-hour job line. Pre-employment medical requirements include a Tuberculosis (TB) screening and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources. You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment. As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.