Bilingual (English-Chinese) Public Service Clerk – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)

Position Description

In preparation for the June 2 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election the Department is seeking applications for one seasonal 1404 Bilingual (English-Chinese) Public Service Clerk to assist with providing election information to candidates campaigns voters and the general public in person over the phone and by email. When performing these duties this position will use the Departments voter registration database online tools website and other resources to provide information. This position involves working directly with the public. This position will also be assisting in Outreach activities which may occur off-site.

In addition to the range of duties assigned to the 1404 job code this position will have the following essential duties and responsibilities:

1. Providing election information in English and in Chinese in a courteous and professional manner that is free of personal opinion to customers visiting the Departments office in City Hall Room 48 through e-mail and over the phone while using several applications simultaneously.
2. Assisting customers in English and in Chinese with navigating the Departments website and online tools and filing paperwork.
3. Reviewing and assessing candidate and ballot measure filing paperwork for completion and accuracy.
4. Responding to campaign and voter inquiries and/or redirecting inquiries to the appropriate personnel when needed. 
5. Informing voters of their options to participate in the upcoming election and any relevant legal requirements.
6. Facilitating observation tours.
7. Assisting with various clerical tasks such as filing and scanning. 
8. Driving to and conducting presentations and resource tables at community events throughout San Francisco.
9. Assisting in the Election Center on Election Day as needed.
10. Assisting with post-election tasks as needed.

Position Schedule Requirements and Work Location

This is a seasonal with a start date of March 5 2026 and end date of approximately June 5 2026; actual start and end dates depend on the Departments operational needs. This position requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods being able to multitask between a phone and a computer lifting and moving up to 25 pounds driving a city vehicle as needed and going out on the field for outreach activities. This position requires bilingual skills in English and Chinese.

Additional Requirement: These positions require a valid California drivers license and a clean DMV record. Successful candidates will be required to show their valid CA drivers license and provide a copy of their latest DMV record before an offer can be made.

Work will primarily be on site at the Department of Elections Office at City Hall San Francisco California. Driving and field work may be required as needed. Work hours will vary in accordance with the demands of the election cycle and will range between 20 and 40 hours per week. Although most work is expected to be completed during normal workday hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday employees must be available to work overtime both during the week and weekends as necessary. 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 Department of Human Resources website at Salary: $31.5375 to $38.3375 hourly

$65598 to $79742 annually

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year 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:  Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program or completion of a clerical training program (240 hours) or 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of required experience.
Desired Qualifications:

• A demonstrated strong work ethic and high level of integrity

• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Experience accurately entering data and using computer software
• Flexibility and tolerance for occasional long hours
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm patience and a positive demeanor

To be considered for this position applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. February 12 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the Elections Hiring Team at

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time