Vote Center Coordinator (CSW II - Temporary)

Salary:

$27.38 - $33.27 Hourly

Location :

Multiple Locations, CA

Job Type:

Schedules Vary, Temporary

Job Number:

3008-TC-23-11

Department:

Registrar of Voters

Opening Date:

11/03/2023

Closing Date:

Continuous

Vacancies:

15

Weekly Schedule:

Schedule Varies

Additional Salary Information:

*The salary shown above does not reflect an anticipated cost of living adjustment effective July 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Individuals with Disabilities:

If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

The Department: With a mission to provide a responsive, transparent and professional approach to conducting elections and to promote engagement of all Marin County residents in the election process, the Registrar of Voters provides the mandated services of conducting voter outreach, and maintaining the voter rolls, conducting Federal, State, County, City, School, and District elections. This includes candidate filing, locating vote centers, recruiting election workers, mailing ballots, and processing and counting official ballots, verifying signatures on state and local initiatives and nomination and recall petitions and maintaining campaign finance information on office holders, candidates and measures as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the election process by working as a Vote Center Coordinator. Marin County has transitioned from one-day neighborhood polling places to regional vote centers that are open for multiple days. The Vote Center Coordinator position is a temporary and hourly position. The incumbents will work Election Day and ten (10) days prior to Election Day. Extensive training will be provided before Vote Center Coordinators are assigned to their locations.

Under general supervision from the Elections Department, a Vote Center Coordinator will:
Set up, open and close the vote center each day.
Lead staff at their assigned vote center.
Perform the more specialized, complex and responsible administrative, clerical and document processing functions within the assigned vote center.
Serve as a resource to assigned staff and the public regarding the more complex areas of assignment.
Know all procedures and how to operate all vote center equipment.
Transport voted ballots and other election materials to the Civic Center each night.
Perform related duties as required.
Vote Center Coordinators are an important part of helping the Elections Department fulfill its mission to provide a responsive, transparent, and professional approach to conducting elections that will inspire trust and confidence.
ABOUT YOU

The Highly Qualified Candidate

can work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment within standard election procedures and has experience managing a small team and working with the public. The successful individual must be able to establish effective relationships and provide leadership and oversight of election workers assigned to their vote center location. The ideal candidate will have experience using computers and the ability to learn specialized software programs. In addition, the ideal candidate is available to attend required classroom training and up to three (3) days of on-the-job training at the Elections Department and work up to ten (10) days before Election Day for nine (9) hours each day and on Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Individuals who are bilingual in English and Spanish, Chinese or Vietnamese are highly desired. The ideal candidate will view this position as an opportunity to serve the voters in Marin County by helping them exercise their right to vote.

The following Minimum Qualifications are required in order to be considered for this position:
Registered voter in the State of California.
Certificates and Licenses:

This job requires travel between the Civic Center and various County Vote Center locations. Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicle is required at the time of appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note: The first 25 qualified candidates meeting minimum qualifications will continue to the next step in the recruitment process and have their application materials reviewed.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Open & Continuous Recruitment:

Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for Open and Continuous may be closed at any time.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List:

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers:

All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

01

Are you a registered voter of the State of California?

Yes
No

02

Do you have a vehicle and possess a valid California Class C Driver's License (i.e. basic license)? Please select the answer that applies to you.
Note:

Candidates must also be able to provide an auto declaration page that shows they have a minimum insurance policy which is $100,000/$300,000 and be able to provide a photocopy of their California driver's license for the DMV pull program, which checks driving records.

I have a vehicle and a valid California Class C Driver's license.
I have a vehicle, but I do not have a valid California Class C Driver's license.
I have a valid Class C Driver's license, but I do not have a vehicle.
I do not have a vehicle or a valid California Class C Driver's license.

03

Are you able to drive voted ballots and other election materials to the Civic Center each night after the vote center is closed?
Note:

Mileage will be reimbursed at the applicable IRS rate (i.e. the 2023 rate is 65.5 cents per mile).

Yes
No

04

Have you previously worked for a county elections department?

Yes
No

05

In reference to question #4: if you checked yes, please describe your work experience. In your response, please include the name of the County, the dates of employment, and a detailed description of the duties performed. If you selected no, please enter "N/A" below.

06

Although we will try to place you at a vote center near your home, are you willing to work at any vote center in Marin County?

Yes
No

07

Are you comfortable working in the following conditions or performing the following activities? Please check all that apply:

Working overtime, evenings, and weekends
Lifting up to 30 lbs.
Pushing or pulling items weighing up to 80 lbs.
None of the above

08

What is your computer proficiency level? Please check one of the options below:

Advanced
Intermediate
Basic
Not proficient

09

Please describe your computer skills. In your response, please include the types of computer software programs and equipment you have experience using. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A".

10

In addition to English, are you proficient in the following languages? Please check all that apply.

Vietnamese
Spanish
Chinese
None of the above

11

If you checked Vietnamese in question #10, in which of the following skill areas are you proficient in both English and Vietnamese? Please check all that apply.
Note:

Successful candidates in bilingual assignments must demonstrate proficiency in both Vietnamese and English. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements of the assignment.

Speaking
Reading
Writing
I am not proficient

12

If you checked Spanish in question #10, in which of the following skill areas are you proficient in both English and Spanish? Please check all that apply.
Note:

Successful candidates in bilingual assignments must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements of the assignment.

Speaking
Reading
Writing
I am not proficient

13

If you checked Chinese in question #10, in which of the following skill areas are you proficient in both English and Chinese? Please check all that apply.
Note:

Successful candidates in bilingual assignments must demonstrate proficiency in both Chinese and English. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements of the assignment.

Speaking
Reading
Writing
I am not proficient

14

This position requires customer service skills and the ability to manage a team of 5-7 election workers. Please fully describe experience, training, or education that you have that would contribute to your success in this role. Describe your experience presenting information to a small and/or large group. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A".

Required Question