Career Opportunity

Poll Worker Dispatch and Ballot Delivery Driver – San Francisco Department of Elections (1402 Junior Clerk)

Recruitment: REF44406Z

Published: September 04, 2024

Accepting applications until: October 07, 2024

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About:

Department Background:

The 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.

Role description

Position Description:

In preparation for the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Election, the Department is seeking versatile and dependable drivers to assist with transporting standby poll workers and supplies to various polling places, delivering supplies to Polling Place Inspectors and, ensuring timely delivery of ballots to voters in San Francisco.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to skillfully drive a sedan and/or van, adhere to directions, and maintain focus and accuracy in their work, all while demonstrating a strong commitment to safety. This role requires the continuous use of hands and arms, as well as the ability to sit for prolonged periods during safe vehicle operation.

The candidate must be able to work independently and be able to use a smart phone for navigation and communication purposes.

While the primary assignment is on Election Day, November 5, 2024, there may be potential for additional assignments between November 1, 2024 and November 17, 2024, subject to the Department’s operational needs. Any additional dates will be confirmed and communicated in advance.

A mandatory paid 4-hour training is scheduled for October 29, 2024. The workday on November 5, 2024 will start at 4:30 AM at City Hall, where candidates will receive specific instructions and supplies. The day's duties will start with dispatching poll workers, followed by ballot delivery tasks, potentially beginning as early as 8:30 AM.

The person in this position may also be assigned the range of duties assigned to the 1402 job code: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1402&setId=COMMN

Position Schedule, Requirements, and Hours:

This is a short-term assignment that includes the completion of mandatory training session tentatively scheduled on October 29, 2024, and performing dispatch and delivery driver duties on Election Day. Specifically, the schedule involves:

1. Trainings: A mandatory in-person training session, approximately 4 hours in duration, is tentatively scheduled for October 29, 2024. This session will cover vehicle department policy, dispatch driver duties, Emergency Ballot Delivery protocols, and route training.
2. Potential Pre-Election Tasks: Driving and election-related assignments on October 29, 2024 - November 4, 2024
3. Election Day Tasks: The primary assignment is on November 5, 2024. It is an approximately 20-hour commitment, starting at 4:30 AM and continuing until the end of Election Day activities. Overtime, for hours worked beyond the standard 8-hour day, will be compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
4. Potential Post-Election Tasks: Ballot processing assignments on November 6, 2024 - November 27, 2024

Work hours will vary widely in accordance with the demands of the election cycle and will range between 20 and 60 hours per week. The person in this position must be available to work overtime both during the week and on weekends as necessary. 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: $27.575 to $33.5 hourly

$57,356 to $69,680 annually

How to qualify

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.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent work ethics and sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently and follow directions
• Willingness to follow instructions and manage time effectively
• Prior experience using smartphones
• Prior experience using navigation systems
• Regular City driving/ parking experience
• Knowledge about troubleshooting basic car issues, i.e. dead batteries
• Experience in driving for long hours, including driving in foggy and low light conditions
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Application filing will be open continuously at least through October 7, 2024, and will close any time thereafter.

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.

What else should I know?

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.