Notice of change: the deadline for submitting a resume is now Friday, January 19, 2024.

Compensation: $23.99 per hour

If interested, send your resume to Susan Kean at: shkean@countyofsb.org by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024.

The County of Santa Barbara's Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Office is currently hiring for 4 temporary (extra help) positions to perform a variety of ballot processing tasks, customer service and/or data entry functions in support of the upcoming Presidential Primary election. The anticipated start date is February 5, 2024.

The vacancies are located in Santa Barbara, CA and are temporary, extra help appointments as described below:

Civil Service Rule 905. Extra Help Appointment.
An extra help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies.

Benefits will be offered once extra help employees reach Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility.

These positions may be assigned to assist with data entry, ballot drop box pick-ups, call center, ballot processing or other office work areas. Assignments may require staff to work various shifts, overtime and/or weekends; however, hours are driven by the Elections Division workload and may be less or more than 8 hours/day. Depending upon job assignment, terms of employment may range from several weeks to several months.

Ideal candidates will be willing and able to:

• Work flexible hours;
• Perform routine and repetitive tasks;
• Maintain attention to detail in a past paced, time sensitive and confidential work setting;
• Communicate and interact effectively with supervisors, peers and the public;
• Perform proficient data entry skills;
• Operate a variety of automated office equipment including a personal computer and demonstrate some knowledge of modern office methods, practices, and pubic contact techniques;
• Clear and effective communication skills.

Assignment Schedule:
Assignments may require staff to work various shifts, overtime and weekends; however, hours are driven by the Elections Division workload and may be less or more than 8 hours/day. Depending upon job assignment, terms of employment may range from several weeks to a couple months.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Process election ballots;
• Validate, process and/or check voter registration forms;
• Perform data entry and voter look-up;
• Assist in Polling Place setup;
• Perform office work;
• Receive and answer telephone calls;
• Help resolve complaints and issues while exercising tact and discretion;
• Perform a variety of clerical duties;
• Utilize sound judgement in accordance with set standardized process and procedures; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Please click here to review the Administrative Office Professional I job description for the required qualifications. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Conditional Job Offer: Once on a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which may include a conviction history check and satisfactory reference checks.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and socioeconomically disadvantaged community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing, the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County’s mission and to embody a culture of “One County, One Future.” Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

If interested, send your resume to Susan Kean at: shkean@countyofsb.org by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024.