Career Opportunity

Election Day Field Election Deputy (FED) – San Francisco Department of Elections (1402 Junior Clerk)

Recruitment: REF44808P

Published: September 17, 2024

Accepting applications until: September 27, 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 applications for seasonal positions of Field Election Deputies (FEDs) who will provide support to Poll Workers at approximately 8 to 10 polling places on Election Day.

FEDs serve from 4:30 a.m. to approximately midnight, first visiting and confirming polling places are set up and opened on time, then monitoring procedural compliance and ensuring poll workers are carrying out their tasks properly and following health and safety protocols. Finally, FEDs assist with polling place closing procedures as needed. Each FED is responsible for a territory of approximately 8 to 10 polling places and is provided with a van. To prepare for Election Day, FEDs must complete several training sessions.

In addition to these tasks, FEDs 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 Work Location:

This is a short-term assignment (approximately 40 hours), that includes completion of mandatory training sessions and performing FED duties on Election Day. Actual start of training date is contingent upon completion of the onboarding process. There may be additional elections tasks and projects available, in which case individuals in these positions will be offered to work additional hours. 

Following is the training and assignment outline:

1. Online 2-hour training course detailing Poll Worker duties
2. In-person 2-hour training lab focusing on operating voting equipment
3. Online 3-hour training course detailing FED duties
4. Online 1-hour CCSF Defensive Driving Training course detailing safe driving practices and departmental vehicle procedures
5. In person 4-6-hour route driving of the territory assigned on Election Day
6. In person ~16-20-hour Election Day assignment - Election Day, 4:30 a.m. – midnight
   (overtime hours will be 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

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

1. Ability to track and address numerous high-priority tasks simultaneously with a professional and confident demeanor
2. Diplomatic and conscientious people-management skills
3. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
4. Ability to use, or learn how to use, a Smart Phone
5. Ability to safely drive and park a large vehicle (minivan or SUV)
6. Commitment to ensuring the following:

1. Voters are offered materials and assistance that allow them to independently cast a secret ballot free from intimidation
2. 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., Friday, September 27, 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.

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.