Election Representative (Extra Help)
Salary
$46,758.40 - $63,044.80 Annually
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Job Type
Extra-Help
Job Number
53088
Department
Registrar of Voters
Opening Date
06/19/2026
Closing Date
6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Election Representative (Extra Help)
Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) will begin accepting applications for the Election Representative (Extra Help) position on Friday, June 19, 2026, this recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Agency are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be done on or about Monday, June 22, 2026. Please Note: Only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria described.
These are Extra Help temporary/seasonal positions (these are NOT permanent positions). These positions will often require overtime, both in the evenings and on weekends.
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
The Registrar of Voters, a nationally recognized and award-winning agency, is responsible for conducting elections, verifying petitions and maintaining voter records in the County of Orange, the fifth largest voting jurisdiction in the United States with 1.9 million active registered voters. The department receives funding from the Countys General Fund and periodic reimbursement from the federal government, the State of California and local jurisdictions. The Registrar of Voters staff includes 54 full-time employees, and numerous extra help employees who support various election related positions representing the broad spectrum of Orange Countys population. The department is responsible for all components of election management.
The Orange County Registrar of Voters prides itself on being a leader in the international and national elections community, working to continually innovate and create new and better ways to serve the public. The department values creativity, originality, initiative and a strong dedication to customer service.
Click here for more information about the Registrar of Voters.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Registrar of Voters is seeking to fill Election Representative/ Extra Help vacancies to support the upcoming November 2026 General Election. These positions may require overtime both in the evenings and weekends, job duties may include:
Customer Service Election Representative positions support the Community Outreach, Candidate and Voter Services and Election Service departments of the Registrar of Voters in our Phone Bank, Front Office, Vote Center Staff Call Centers and various other election programs.
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)/Mapping Department Election Representatives: Assist our GIS staff with data maintenance related to the precinct district database. This position will receive full training and work with department staff processing the following types of work:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have experience in Customer Service ideally performed in a Call Center environment in addition to the following:
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Conditions: Vision sufficient to read standard text, fine print and various handwritings and to view a computer monitor; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the phone; independent body mobility sufficient to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks; ability to sit for prolonged period of time; manual dexterity to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and use other office equipment such as a stapler, telephone and photocopy machine.
Mental Conditions: Possess the ability to independently reason logically to reach conclusions and decisions; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused on different interpersonal situations.
Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in an office environment and work with changing priorities, deadlines, and multiple assignments concurrently.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates considered for this position will be required to successfully pass a background check consisting of employment history, professional references, and criminal check. Possession of a valid California drivers' license, Class C, and a clean driving record while employed in this classification might be required by the date of appointment. A driving records check consisting of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) check will be conducted to verify the clean driving record.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Registrar of Voters Administrative Services Department will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer)
The Registrar of Voters Administrative Services Department will screen applications and responses to supplemental questions for the minimum and desirable qualifications, to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Agency. After the initial screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in this competition.
Online Self-Administered Examination | (Weighted 100%)
Applicants who meet both the minimum and desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in an on-line, self-administered assessment. Please note that part of this exam will be timed. Candidates will be notified via email of this process. Only the most successful candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
Based on the Departments needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once all assessments have been completed, the Registrar of Voters Administrative Services Department will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future extra help vacancies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Only online applications will be accepted. Please include your email address on your application. Email notification is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included on your application and use only one email account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com website. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders and or accept emails ending in "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com". If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com
How to Apply:
EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the Countys standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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Some positions will require general office work which will include the use of a computer, tablet, fax machine, telephone, etc. Based on the statements below, please select the one statement that best describes your general office experience.
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Based on your response to the question above, please provide the name of the employer(s) where you obtained this experience and give examples of duties performed. If you are using education to substitute for work experience, please provide the name of the school and list the classes completed to support this substitution.
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Some positions will require basic GIS skills. Based on the statements below, please select the one statement that best describes your experience.
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Based on your response to the question above, please provide the name of the employer(s) where you obtained this experience and give examples of duties performed. If you are using education to substitute for work experience, please provide the name of the school and list the classes completed to support this substitution.
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Some positions will require contact with both internal and external customers, professionalism is required. Based on the options below, please select your level of customer service experience. Customer service would include professional experience interacting with both internal and external customers, and/or those seeking GIS-related support.
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Based on your response to the question above, please provide the name of the employer(s) where you obtained the experience and provide examples of the duties performed.
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Do you have any data entry experience?
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Select your level of expertise for Microsoft Word or other word processing programs (select only one).
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Select your level of expertise for Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs (select only one).
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Select your level of expertise for Microsoft Outlook or other e-mail/calendar programs (select only one).
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Bilingual skills are preferred for some positions but not required. In addition to English, do you possess bilingual skills in any of the languages listed below (check all that apply).
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If answered yes to question #11, please list the language(s) and level of fluency (Speak, Read and/or Write): (Please indicate N/A if not applicable
Required Question
Employer County of Orange
Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Phone 714-834-2555
Website https://hrs.oc.gov