Temporary Election Worker Specialist-Vote-By-Mail Back Office-VBMBO

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Temporary Election Worker Specialist

Vote-By-Mail Back Office: Vote-By-Mail Ballot Processing
(Day Crew)

Job Summary/Description:

The Vote-By-Mail (Back-Office) section of the Registrar of Voters is seeking positive enthusiastic and flexible people to work in a fast-paced volume-driven environment for the upcoming June 2 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election.

This recruitment is open continuously and can close at any time once the business needs of the department have been met. Please apply immediately.

Schedule:
The tentative assignment dates are May 4 2026 through June 6 2026.
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday.
May include weekends and extended hours

General Skills/ Abilities:
Reliability and dependability
Ability to perform repetitious tasks
Ability to provide accurate hand counts
Ability to read understand and follow oral/written procedures
Ability to cross-train on multiple processes as needed
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends
Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers external agencies and the public

Desirable Traits:
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Punctual

Examples of Duties:
Signature Checking:
Use computer terminal to navigate voter database and access voter signatures
Ability to perform repetitious tasks while using a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time
Compare signature on affidavit(s) of registration with signature provided on return envelope
Apply challenge codes to signatures that need additional review
List any challenges made on the provided signature challenge form
Print signature checking reports from the Countys election management system
Produce consistent results in accordance with applicable laws regulations and procedures

Extraction:
Count and confirm the number of envelopes in a tray
Remove ballots from their return envelope using an OPEX Model 72 device
Screen ballots for damage or tears that require additional processing
Inspect each ballot for red ink or light voter markings that need to be enhanced
Prepare ballot cards for tabulation by backfolding and boxing extracted ballots
Maintain voter anonymity by keeping the voters information away from line of sight
File empty envelopes and miscellaneous items in their designated staging area
Peek batches of empty envelopes to ensure that all ballots have been successfully extracted

Equipment Room:
Perform routine mail pickups of voted ballots undeliverables and other ROV correspondence
Potentially assist with driving and loading/unloading a box truck or cargo van
Haul carts or APCs full of election material across multiple workstations
Scan and image mail ballot returns using an industrial mail sorter
Operate a drill press on undeliverable mail ballot packages to render the ballot inside unusable
Jog return envelopes in preparation for a fine sort and audit pass
Sort undeliverable mail ballots using the NIXIE label provided by USPS
Empty and process mail ballot dropbox bags once they are in the custody of Vote-By-Mail

Remakes:
Ability to work in teams of two to assist with the duplication process of damaged ballots
Ability to perform repetitious tasks while using a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time
Possess excellent communication and listening skills to accurately relay information/selections
Log daily statistics such as workload number of ballots processed or current backlog
Perform quality control checks on the ballots duplicated by other teams
File processed ballots by sequence and serial number order

Warehouse:
Accept voted ballots from voters in the office or other designated drop-off locations
Responsible for pre-election setup and post-election cleanup
Setup a drive-thru dropbox on campus
Responsible for swapping out dropboxes that are full with an empty replacement dropbox
Setup signage around the ROV to direct voters to voter parking curbside voting and ballot dropboxes
Restock various work areas with necessary supplies
Perform inventory checks on received shipments of sample ballot booklets
Peek batches of empty envelopes to ensure that all ballots have been successfully extracted
Box batches of empty envelopes in sequential order for filing purposes

Additional Information:
Workers are responsible for maintaining a clean and organized office by keeping workstations and common areas tidy using appropriate cleaning tools and supplies. Breaks and lunches should be taken away from workstations. Additionally workers must help maintain office security by locking doors and cabinets and ensuring access is limited to authorized personnel.

Essential Physical Requirements:
Continuous upward and downward neck flexion
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Must be able to move from one workstation to another
Repetitive use of hands
Frequent bending and twisting of the waist
Grasping and reaching above and below shoulder level
Lifting and carrying objects up to 40 lbs

Additional Requirements:
Must wear employee badge and access card
Must follow all health and safety protocols
Must represent the Registrar of Voters in a professional/non-partisan manner

Working Conditions
Office environment
Outdoor environment
Warehouse environment
Exposure to computer screens

If there are any questions or concerns regarding the online application process please contact Human Resources at or.