Election Specialist I/II

Election Specialist I/II Clerk Recorder's Office

The Humboldt County Office of Elections is committed to ensuring all eligible residents have an opportunity to exercise their right to vote; conducting elections in a fair, accurate, and efficient manner; and providing reliable information and the best possible service to voters, districts, candidates, and other interested parties.
What You'll Do:
Distributes and receives voter registration forms; verifies addresses and enters voter registration into an election management system.
Provides information to the public in person, on the phone, and in writing on a variety of matters including voter registration, the initiative and recall process, and election results.
Performs a variety of office support work such as maintaining files, preparing letters, and data entry and retrieval.
A typical schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Evening, weekend and holiday work hours mandatory during active election periods.
2426 6th Street Eureka, CA 95501
Under general supervision, provides information to the public and receives and processes documents relating to the Elections Division; assists in preparing for and conducting various elections; performs related work as assigned.
Election Specialist I is the entry level class in this technical series. Typically, under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine duties while learning election laws and regulations and County policies and procedures. This class is alternately staffed with Election Specialist II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class.
Knowledge of:
Office administrative practices and procedures including filing and the use of standard office equipment.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Basic business data processing principles and the use of a personal computer.
Basic inventory control methods and techniques.
Business arithmetic, including decimals and percentages.
Some knowledge of California election laws, regulations, and procedures.
Skill in:
Reading, interpreting, and explaining regulations, laws, rules, and procedures.
Organizing work, setting priorities and making sound independent decisions within established guidelines.
Communicating effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
Organizing and maintaining accurate files and records.
Preparing clear and concise correspondence and other written materials.
Other Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver's license. Must be willing to work overtime, including evenings and weekends on a seasonal basis. Desirable Education and Experience: Election Specialist I: Two years of clerical or office support work including at least one year of experience that involved the explanation of rules and regulations to the public. Election Specialist II: In addition to the above, one year of experience in processing elections documents at a level equivalent to the county's class of Election Specialist I.