City and County of San Francisco
Election Day Polling Place District Support Team – San Francisco Department of
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Company DescriptionDepartment BackgroundThe Department of Elections (Department) conducts all federal, state and local elections in the City and County of San Francisco, currently serving approximately 510,000 registered voters. The Department follows the rules and regulations established by federal, state, and local laws – notably, the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the City’s Language Access Ordinance. Additionally, the Department operates in an open and transparent manner to inspire the City’s confidence in the integrity of elections processes.The Department strives to cultivate a workplace environment in which employees of all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel respected, valued, and supported in providing the fairest and most effective services possible to San Francisco residents. The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to providing the training and resources necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to city residents.The Department is committed to reaching job seekers from underrepresented communities. Applicants with such backgrounds are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.Position DescriptionIn 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 LocationTravel 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
Employee Handbook .Position Salary:
$27.5750 to $33.5000 hourly$57,356 to $69,680 annuallyMinimum QualificationsExperience :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; ORCompletion of a clerical training program (240 hours); ORCompletion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program (as designated on the job announcement).Desired Qualifications and SkillsThe stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.Registered California voterAbility to work up to a 20-hour dayAbility to track and address numerous high-priority tasks simultaneously with a professional and confident demeanorDiplomatic and conscientious people-management skillsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to use, or learn how to use, a smart phone to track Election Day tasksAbility to safely drive and park a large vehicle (minivan or SUV) within the City of San FranciscoThe 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 intimidationAll 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 ProcessConviction HistoryEmployee Benefits OverviewEqual Employment OpportunityDisaster Service WorkerADA AccommodationVeterans PreferenceRight to WorkCopies of Application DocumentsDiversity StatementCarol Isen - Human Resources DirectorAll 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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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 LocationTravel 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
Employee Handbook .Position Salary:
$27.5750 to $33.5000 hourly$57,356 to $69,680 annuallyMinimum QualificationsExperience :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; ORCompletion of a clerical training program (240 hours); ORCompletion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program (as designated on the job announcement).Desired Qualifications and SkillsThe stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.Registered California voterAbility to work up to a 20-hour dayAbility to track and address numerous high-priority tasks simultaneously with a professional and confident demeanorDiplomatic and conscientious people-management skillsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to use, or learn how to use, a smart phone to track Election Day tasksAbility to safely drive and park a large vehicle (minivan or SUV) within the City of San FranciscoThe 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 intimidationAll 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 ProcessConviction HistoryEmployee Benefits OverviewEqual Employment OpportunityDisaster Service WorkerADA AccommodationVeterans PreferenceRight to WorkCopies of Application DocumentsDiversity StatementCarol Isen - Human Resources DirectorAll 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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