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City and County of San Francisco

Election Day Polling Place District Support Team San Francisco Department of Ele

City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Job Description

Position Description

In preparation for the November 5, 2024 General Election, the Department is seeking applications for seasonal positions to join the District Support Team. This team of approximately 25 members assists in supporting 501 polling places.

In addition to the duties outlined in the 1402 job code, District Support Team staff will be expected to:

Participate in a paid 8-hour training session on

Monday, October 28, 2024.

Begin work on

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

and continue on weekdays until

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 . Duties will include driving a City vehicle to deliver equipment to polling places before Election Day and retrieving equipment after Election Day.

Work approximately 20 hours on Election Day on

November 5, 2024.

Duties will include driving a City vehicle to and from approximately 30 predetermined polling places within San Francisco, ensuring compliance with state and federal accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) such as:

Installing accessibility features such as signage, threshold ramps, and other hazard mitigations.

Monitoring polling place setups throughout the day for ADA compliance.

Reporting any issues to the Department.

Please note that applicants must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to provide a driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles prior to employment.

Position Schedule, Requirements, and Work Location

Travel within the city is required daily. Work location will also vary within the San Francisco area. Position will require standing for a prolonged period of time, driving to various sites, setting up and using various computer software and equipment (e.g. voting equipment, etc.), lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

This is a short-term assignment that begins on

Monday, October 28, 2024

and ends on

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 . Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and up to a 20-hour day on Election Day. There are also additional tasks that may need to be completed on an as-needed basis. Overtime hours are 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:

$27.5750

to

$33.5000

hourly

$57,356

to

$69,680

annually

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : 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.

Substitution :

Any one of the following may substitute for the required experience:

Completion of 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR

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

Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program (as designated on the job announcement).

Desired Qualifications and Skills

Registered California voter

Ability to work up to a 20-hour day

Ability to track and address numerous high-priority tasks simultaneously with a professional and confident demeanor

Diplomatic and conscientious people-management skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to use, or learn how to use, a smartphone to track Election Day tasks

Ability to safely drive and park a large vehicle (minivan or SUV) within the City of San Francisco

The ideal applicant has outstanding interpersonal and organizational abilities, maintains grace under pressure, and exudes professional, friendly competence. Candidates should be deeply committed to ensuring the following:

Voters are offered materials and assistance that allow them to independently cast a secret ballot free from intimidation

All election laws are upheld, and procedures are consistently followed.

To be considered for this position, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2024.

Additional Requirement: Applicants

must

have a valid California driver's license and a clean DMV record.

Successful candidates will be required to show their valid CA driver’s license and provide a copy of their latest DMV record before an offer can be made.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Elections Hiring Team at elections.careers@sfgov.org.

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.

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.

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