San Diego Medical Examiner
Temporary Election Worker-Vote-by-Mail Section/Back
San Diego Medical Examiner, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Vote-By-Mail Back Office: Vote-By-Mail Ballot Processing
(Day Crew)
Objective: 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.
Requirements :
Must wear employee badge and access card
Must be able to be sit or stand for long periods of time
Must be able to move from one workstation to another
Must follow all health and safety protocols
Must represent the Registrar of Voters in a professional/non-partisan manner
Work hours : Day shift working hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. During peak election cycle, workers may have the opportunity to work more than eight hours a day. The tentative assignment dates are October 6, 2025; through November 9, 2025.
Knowledge of:
General clerical tasks (sorting, filing, counting, and labeling)
Basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Basic computer skills (familiarity with Windows/Microsoft Office)
Basic use of copy machines, printers, faxes, and other office equipment
General safety practices with emphasis on proper lifting techniques
Skills/Abilities :
Attention to detail
Reliability and dependability
Perform repetitious tasks
Ability to provide accurate hand counts
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral/written procedures
Willingness to perform multiple duties as needed
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends
Work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working behind-the-scenes.
Maintain excellent rapport with co-workers, other County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public
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 Countys 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 and sort out damaged, facsimile, and fax ballots as potential remakes
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 voters information away from line of sight
File empty envelopes, remakes, and miscellaneous items in their designated holding 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
Image all return envelopes using an industrial mail sorter
Operate a drill press on undeliverable mail ballot packages to render the ballot inside unusable
Operate envelope joggers to help prepare return envelopes for a fine sort/audit pass
Sort undeliverable mail ballots into groups depending on the NIXIE label provided by USPS
Receive, empty, and return 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 and/or faxed 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 with multiple personnel to assist voters dropping off their mail ballot.
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 will a ssist in maintaining the cleanliness and order of the office by keeping workstations and common areas clean by using cleaning tools or supplies, as well as, taking periodic breaks and lunches away from workstations. Workers will also maintain the security of the office by locking doors or cabinets and limiting access to authorized employees or personnel.
Essential physical characteristics : Continuous upward and downward flexion of the neck. Ability to sit, stand or walk for 8-12 hours per day, repetitive use of the hands. Continual: walking, standing, bending, and twisting of the neck, bending, and twisting of waist, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 40 lbs. with assistance.
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