Elections Technician

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,362 - 36,919; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4% salary increase

Job summary

San Joaquin County Elections is seeking an Elections Technician in Stockton, CA to support the registrar of voters with crucial election processes on a temporary basis.

The role involves handling candidate filings, voter registrations, and related documentation, plus public inquiries. A background in clerical work and basic computer skills are required; some weekends or evenings may be needed.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a California Elections Office at a level equal to or higher than Elections Technician Trainee in San Joaquin County service.
• Two years of general clerical or office technical work, which included substantial public contact.

Responsibilities

• Researches and applies election codes and regulations; assists with candidate filings and verification of filings.
• Responds to questions from candidates, voters and the public about campaign requirements and regulations.
• Prepares correspondence, forms, audits, reports, and other written communications; reconciles accounts and processes invoices.

Skills

Public interaction

Clerical skills

Data entry

Office software

Job description

Elections Technician

Temporary

Recruitment #0726-RO4711-PC

Approximate Salary: $22.04 - $26.80/hour*

Opening Date: 7/27/2026 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date: Continuous

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Stockton, CA 95202

Introduction

This recruitment is being given to fill multiple positions in the Registrar of Voters and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future (part-time/temporary) opportunities.

• Includes 4% salary increase effective July 2026

Pre-Employment Background

Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the background process

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Researches and applies election and related codes and regulations relevant to the assignment. Assists with candidate filings, including processing of candidate documents; accepts and proofreads candidate statements of qualifications; verifies residence and political affiliation; accepts filing fees.
• Responds to questions and inquiries from candidates, representatives of candidates, office holders, voters and the general public about campaign requirements, voting regulations, and general information about elections; takes and transmits messages.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, forms, legal documents, audits, reports, and other written communication; reconciles accounts; prepares and posts deposits; processes and tracks invoices and payments.
• Verifies, codes and enters information into the data entry system; assists in maintaining master file of registered voters, street index and/or other elections files.
• Processes voter registration documents, absentee voter applications and ballots, and other election-related documents; verifies signatures on candidate nomination petitions; maintains and updates voter registration files; ensures compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Operates a variety of office machines, including voter machines and computers. Computes and collects fees; issues receipts; sells maps and voter indices; accepts filing fees.
• May supervise deployment/collection centers for elections; issues receipts for ballots and supplies; recruits and trains staff and election officers on policies and procedures and state and federal regulations; recruits polling places and evaluates sites for accessibility in compliance with state and federal guidelines; participates in and/or coordinates community outreach and voter registration activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience: One year of work experience in a California Elections Office at a level equal to or higher than Elections Technician Trainee in San Joaquin County service.

OR PATTERN II

Experience: Two years of general clerical or office technical work, which included substantial public contact.

Substitutions

• a) One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience; OR b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience.

AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS

• License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Special Requirement: Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment. If required by the nature of the position, demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment.

KNOWLEDGE

General office practices and procedures; provisions of various federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances related to the election process; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations; basic filing and recordkeeping systems; standard correspondence and report format; language mechanics; public relation techniques; basic arithmetical operations related to clerical processes.

ABILITY

Understand, interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances that relate to the elections process; read, write clearly and legibly; perform basic arithmetical operations; match names and numbers; utilize standard office procedures; operate computers and related software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; operate a variety of specialized office machines such as ballot card reader and microfiche reader.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Mobility-Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, driving; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual-Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements-Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation

Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at [phone] prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam

Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam

Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Proof of Eligibility

If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy

San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.