About the Department of Elections  

The mission of the Department of Elections (Department) is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.

Serving more than half a million registered voters, the Department maintains open and transparent operations in order to inspire public confidence in the integrity of San Francisco’s elections. The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace by providing the training, resources and tools necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to City residents. (To learn more about the Department’s internal racial equity goals, please read our 2021-23 Racial Equity Action Plan.) To find out how our employees put democracy into action on a day-to-day level and learn about some of the tasks that Department of Elections are involved in, watch this short video about  Working at the Department of Elections.

The Department is committed to reaching job seekers from underrepresented communities. Applicants with such backgrounds are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

In preparation for the November 8, 2022, Consolidated General Election, the Department is seeking applications for one seasonal position of logic and accuracy proofer to assist the Polling Place Operations Division with various election tasks, including validating, monitoring and tracking of reports generated by voting equipment. This position involves working primarily at the Department’s warehouse located at Pier 31.

Position Schedule and Hours:

This is a seasonal position, with the start date contingent upon completion of the hiring process. The Department intends to fill this position by September 26, 2022. The end date for this position is approximately second week of November; the exact end date will be determined by the operational needs of the Department.

Work hours will vary in accordance with the demands of the election cycle and will range between 40 and 60 hours per week. Although most work is expected to be completed during normal workday hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, employees must be available to work overtime both during the week and on weekends as necessary. Overtime hours will be paid at 1.5 the hourly rate.

This is a temporary exempt as-needed position. Temporary exempt as-needed employees who have worked more than 1040 hours in any consecutive 12 month period, and whose normal work week at the time of inclusion in the system is not less than 20 hours are eligible for health coverage and retirement benefits. For more information on the City and County of San Francisco benefit policies, refer to the Employee Handbook available at https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Employee-Handbook.pdf

Position Salary: $25.9125/hour

 Position Description:

 The ideal candidate must have strong work ethic and a high level of integrity. The position requires someone with excellent analytical and proofreading skills. Tasks include the accurate proofreading of reports generated by voting equipment, preparing and organizing test ballots, and preparing and inspecting voting equipment. Every task is performed in a strict process-driven environment and requires flexibility and adaptability.

Typical tasks include:

·         Proofreading reports with expected 100% accuracy

·         Organizing and filing of reports and documents in a prescribed manner

·         Validating, monitoring, or tracking reports

·         Handling of voting equipment which may include labeling, tagging, bagging, cleaning, organizing, and lifting (with load weighing around 25 pounds).

·         Scanning barcodes, and preparing forms and labels

·         Providing general clerical support

·         Assisting with other election-related functions, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. 

1. Six (6) months of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail: OR
2. Completion of 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR

3.       Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours); OR

4.       Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program.

Desired Qualifications

 ·         Experience in proofreading voting system reports

·         Experience with operating voting equipment

·         Previous data entry experience

·         Ability to follow instructions

·         Keen concentration and strong ability to focus on task

·         Detail oriented and well organized

·         Excellent punctuality

·         Must be able to adapt well to work schedule changes

·         Fast learner and attentive

·         Excellent work ethic and sense of responsibility

·         Ability to operate office equipment, including handheld scanners, and computer terminals.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Tish McNorton, by email at [email protected].

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.