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Election Clerk
Salary
$41,509.44 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Intermittent - 1560
Job Number
27912-I
Department
Voter Registration & Elections
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
9/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
8/3/26, 8/24/26, 9/13/26 (final)
Under close supervision, Election Clerks perform a variety of routine administrative support tasks related to the registration of voters and administration of elections.
All Election Clerk positions are temporary intermittent positions, which are limited to 1560 hours worked per year. Election Clerks may be assigned to full-time and/or part-time hours, not to exceed 1560 hours worked.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of:
Office procedures, methods,and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
Efficient file maintenance and organization
Standard warehouse safety procedures
Basic mathematics; including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability To:
Read and compare handwritten signatures rapidly and accurately
File documents accurately and rapidly; alphabetically, chronologically, or numerically
Operate modern office equipment such as copy machines, computers, voting machines, and fax machines
Understand and explain routine policy, procedure, and law to the general public
Follow written and verbal instructions
Read, write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
Communicate courteously, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Six months of full-time paid or volunteer experience including customer relations, data entry, giving and receiving information on a daily basis, and/or general recordkeeping.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
License Requirement:
A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Forklift Certification:
Some positions in this class require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid forklift certification.
Selective Certification:
Some positions in this class may require the ability to speak, read, write and/or translate in a language other than standard English. Where required, these special skills may be used in performing such tasks as the following:
Gives information either by telephone or in person regarding registration and voting requirements or departmental services to persons whose understanding of standard English is limited.
Assists in proofreading translated materials.
Physical Requirements:
Some positions in this class may be required to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to approximately four (4) feet above floor level with assistance as needed.
Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions:
Positions in this class require the incumbents to:
Work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours during peak operating times.
Work irregular hours and extended shifts during election cycles.
Probationary Period:
Positions in this class are temporary; there is no probationary period.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here ( for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions (
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:
Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
Critical Illness
Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
Deferred Compensation
More information can be found on the Benefits website (
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,
DENTAL INSURANCE:
For more information, visit the Benefits website (
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
For more information, visit the Benefits website (
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website (
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
More information can be found on the Benefits website (
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs (
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as ‘See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
02
Election Clerk incumbents are temporary part-time and seasonal staff. Select the box to acknowledge your understanding of the position status.
03
Positions in this class require incumbents to work as follows:
Weekends
Holidays
Non-routine and irregular hours
Extended shifts
I have read and understand the Election Clerk work requirements.
04
Information pertaining to a Forklift Certification and Physical Requirements of the position are listed under the General Qualifications Section on the job announcement.
05
Select the one box that best describes your paid and/or volunteer experience performing customer relations, data entry, giving and receiving information on a daily basis, and/or general recordkeeping duties. If you have no experience, select none.
Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.
None
Less than 6 months of full-time experience
6 months but less than 1 year of full-time experience
1 year but less than 2 years of full-time experience
2 years or more of experience
06
Select all of the boxes for which you have received formal (e.g., college course), informal (e.g., high school), and/or on-the-job training.
None
Customer Service
Communication
Microsoft Suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
Proprietary Election Software
Leadership
07
Select all of the boxes for which you have six (6) months or more of paid and/or volunteer work experience.
Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.
None
Move and set up equipment (e.g., move election equipment to voting location)
Perform duties in accordance with established guidelines (e.g., complete forms, operate office equipment, etc.)
Assist customers at a 'front counter' (e.g., customer service desk, information booth, etc.)
Delivery driver, courier, etc.
Participate in community outreach events
Work as a cashier or in a position which required the use of basic math (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.)
Answer incoming calls from customers/members of the public as a primary duty (e.g., call center representative, receptionist, dispatcher, switchboard, etc.)
Perform warehouse duties
Organize and account for inventory and materials
Create/maintain manual and computerized files
Use computer to access, verify, and/or update customer information
08
Select the one box that best describes your paid and/or volunteer experience working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
None
Less than 1 month of experience
1 month but less than 6 months of experience
6 months but less than 1 year of experience
1 year or more of experience
09
Select all of the boxes for which you have six (6) months or more experience working directly with customers/members of the public. If you have no relative experience, select none.
None
De-escalating hostile or upset customers/members of the public in a face-to-face setting
De-escalating hostile or upset customers/members of the public via phone
Working directly with customers/members of the public who are upset with you or your actions
Communicating policies, procedures, laws, and/or actions to upset or hostile customers/members of the public
10
Select all of the boxes for which you have paid and/or volunteer experience working for the agency listed.
None
Sacramento County's Voter Registration & Elections Department
Registrar of voter and/or elections department or office for another county in the State of California (e.g., Alameda, Butte, El Dorado, etc.)
Registrar of voter and/or election office for a county in another state (e.g., Baltimore County in the State of Maryland)
City Clerk's Office for a city located in the State of California (e.g., Galt's City Clerk Office)
City Clerk's Office for a city located outside of the State of California (e.g., City of Albuquerque in the State of New Mexico)
California's Secretary of State Office
Secretary of State Office for another state (e.g., Washington Secretary of State)
11
Select the one box that best describes your paid and/or volunteer experience working for a voter registration and/or elections agency (e.g., county elections department, Secretary of State Office, city clerk office, etc.). If you have no relevant experience, select none.
Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.
None
Less than 1 month of experience
1 month but less than 2 months of experience
2 months but less than 3 months of experience
3 months but less than 4 months of experience
4 months or more of experience
12
Select all the boxes for which you have paid and/or volunteer experience.
None
Survey potential voting locations
Perform pre-election logistic and accuracy testing on election equipment
Train poll workers and/or training or leading elections staff
Assist the public at a vote center and/or polling location
Lead and/or assist with public outreach events (e.g., outreach event for community group regarding elections or voter registration)
Process ballots in various stages (e.g., mail sorting, ballot extraction, voter signature verification)
Process voter data and registrations
13
Criminal History and Background Checks
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
14
Do you have the ability to fluently and effectively communicate (speak, read, and/or write) in one or more of the languages listed below, or do you have overall knowledge of the culture; its community resources and an understanding of the social, economic and educational problems/issues generally experienced by members of these communities and want to be considered for a position using those skills? Check all boxes that apply.
None
African American Culture
Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
Armenian Language and Culture
Burmese Language and Culture
Cambodian Language and Culture
Chinese Language and Culture
Farsi Language and Persian Culture
Hmong Language and Culture
Japanese Language and Culture
Korean Language and Culture
Laotian Language and Culture
Mien Language and Culture
Native American Culture
Punjabi Language and East Indian Culture
Romanian Language and Culture
Russian Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Latin Culture
Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture
Ukrainian Language and Culture
Vietnamese Language and Culture
15
If you would like to be considered for a position using a language and/or culture skill, and have not already been tested, you may be tested for such a skill at a future date. This testing would assess items such as: reading and translating written material; knowledge of customs, tradition, culture and history; ability to communicate effectively; familiarity with colloquialisms and dialects; and social, economic, and educational issues related to the culture.
Please check the one box that best describes your testing and/or certification status in a language other than English or knowledge of another culture.
Yes, I would like to be tested
No, I would not like to be tested
I am already certified by the County of Sacramento
16
If you checked that you are already certified by the County of Sacramento, type the language(s) and culture(s) you are certified in and the approximate date(s) that you were tested. Information given will be subject to verification. If you did not select that you have already been certified, please type "N/A".
17
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes
No
18
Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.
Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months.
Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months.
Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year.
Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.
19
List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:
Name of event
Location of event
Month and year of event
If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None".
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County of Sacramento
Address
700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, California, 95814
Phone
(916) 874-5593
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