Temporary Election Worker Specialist-Vote-By-Mail Back Office-26079002VBMBO

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 
Temporary Election Worker Specialist

Vote-By-Mail Back Office: Vote-By-Mail Ballot Processing
(Day Crew)

Job Summary/Description:

The Vote-By-Mail (Back-Office) section of the Registrar of Voters is seeking positive, enthusiastic, and flexible people to work in a fast-paced, volume-driven environment for the upcoming June 2, 2026, Gubernatorial Primary Election.

This recruitment is open continuously and can close at any time once the business needs of the department have been met. Please apply immediately.

Schedule:
The tentative assignment dates are May 4, 2026, through June 6, 2026.
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday — Friday.
• May include weekends and extended hours

General Skills/ Abilities:
• Reliability and dependability
• Ability to perform repetitious tasks
• Ability to provide accurate hand counts
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral/written procedures
• Ability to cross-train on multiple processes as needed
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends
• Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, external agencies, and the public

Desirable Traits:
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Punctual

Examples of Duties:
     Signature Checking:
• Use computer terminal to navigate voter database and access voter signatures
• Ability to perform repetitious tasks while using a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time
• Compare signature on affidavit(s) of registration with signature provided on return envelope
• Apply challenge codes to signatures that need additional review
• List any challenges made on the provided signature challenge form
• Print signature checking reports from the County’s election management system
• Produce consistent results in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures

Extraction:
• Count and confirm the number of envelopes in a tray
• Remove ballots from their return envelope using an OPEX Model 72 device
• Screen ballots for damage or tears that require additional processing
• Inspect each ballot for red ink or light voter markings that need to be enhanced
• Prepare ballot cards for tabulation by backfolding and boxing extracted ballots
• Maintain voter anonymity by keeping the voter’s information away from line of sight
• File empty envelopes and miscellaneous items in their designated staging area
• Peek batches of empty envelopes to ensure that all ballots have been successfully extracted

Equipment Room:
• Perform routine mail pickups of voted ballots, undeliverables, and other ROV correspondence
• Potentially assist with driving and loading/unloading a box truck or cargo van
• Haul carts or APCs full of election material across multiple workstations
• Scan and image mail ballot returns using an industrial mail sorter
• Operate a drill press on undeliverable mail ballot packages to render the ballot inside unusable
• Jog return envelopes in preparation for a fine sort and audit pass
• Sort undeliverable mail ballots using the NIXIE label provided by USPS
• Empty and process mail ballot dropbox bags once they are in the custody of Vote-By-Mail

Remakes:
• Ability to work in teams of two to assist with the duplication process of damaged ballots
• Ability to perform repetitious tasks while using a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time
• Possess excellent communication and listening skills to accurately relay information/selections
• Log daily statistics such as workload, number of ballots processed, or current backlog
• Perform quality control checks on the ballots duplicated by other teams
• File processed ballots by sequence and serial number order

Warehouse:
• Accept voted ballots from voters in the office or other designated drop-off locations
• Responsible for pre-election setup and post-election cleanup
• Setup a drive-thru dropbox on campus
• Responsible for swapping out dropboxes that are full with an empty, replacement dropbox
• Setup signage around the ROV to direct voters to voter parking, curbside voting, and ballot dropboxes
• Restock various work areas with necessary supplies
• Perform inventory checks on received shipments of sample ballot booklets
• Peek batches of empty envelopes to ensure that all ballots have been successfully extracted
• Box batches of empty envelopes in sequential order for filing purposes

Additional Information:
Workers are responsible for maintaining a clean and organized office by keeping workstations and common areas tidy using appropriate cleaning tools and supplies. Breaks and lunches should be taken away from workstations. Additionally, workers must help maintain office security by locking doors and cabinets and ensuring access is limited to authorized personnel.

Essential Physical Requirements:
• Continuous upward and downward neck flexion
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to move from one workstation to another
• Repetitive use of hands
• Frequent bending and twisting of the waist
• Grasping and reaching above and below shoulder level
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 40 lbs

Additional Requirements:
• Must wear employee badge and access card
• Must follow all health and safety protocols
• Must represent the Registrar of Voters in a professional/non-partisan manner

Working Conditions
• Office environment
• Outdoor environment
• Warehouse environment
• Exposure to computer screens

If there are any questions or concerns regarding the online application process, please contact Human Resources at (619)236-2191 or jobs@sdcounty.ca.gov.