Elections Technician II - Outreach Team

Elections Technician II - Outreach Team

Salary

$42,880.95 - $63,724.17 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-13005-02

Department

Registrar of Voters

Division

Registrar of Voters

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riversides Registrar of Voters (ROV) Department is seeking to fill an Elections Technician II - Services position with the Outreach Team in Riverside, CA.

This position may require travel throughout Riverside County as needed by the department for various events.

As an Elections Technician II you will be assisting with various types of community engagement which will include assisting with planning and execution of outreach campaigns and events, educating and informing the public through these events about the voting process, civic engagement and other election and voting related topics, and analyzing voter data and feedback to improve outreach strategies and voter services

Competitive candidates will have experience with programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other creative suites. Competitive candidates will also bring experience researching opportunities for event participation and community outreach, conducting data collection and analysis, preparing reports, and creating effective social media content. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish is highly desirable.

Election-cycle experience is required for this position.

The role may require carrying/lifting event items and standing for long periods at a time.

PLEASE NOTE: The position requires full-time office presence leading up to and during elections due to the high workload. Additionally, the role involves working weekends and holidays, including mandatory overtime during election and post-election periods. Travel within the county is also necessary. Outside of election season, employees can choose from a 4/10, 9/80, or 5/40 workweek schedule, with the option of a hybrid schedule with mandatory Wednesdays in office. Flexibility working overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riversides Registrar of Voters serves its residents by ensuring the electoral process be conducted professionally, consistently demonstrating neutrality and non-partisan decision-making, based upon a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all election laws by administering them timely, responsively and with integrity.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Receives and assists the walk-in public and answers routine elections questions.
• Provides information and issues appropriate elections and/or voter registration cards and forms.
• Answers telephones and responds to routine telephone inquiries; refers callers to appropriate supervisor or informational source for more detailed information.
• Data enters a variety of elections material and document information, including but not limited to, voter affidavits, campaign disclosures, and petitions into appropriate computerized records.
• Sell registration and election data and document copies to the general and candidate public in accordance with established laws and procedures.
• Accepts and performs computerized and/or manual scanning of Voter Affidavits or records for signature imaging and future visual verification/comparisons.
• Store, inventory, and/or retrieve a variety of election materials for office and management staff, for the voting public, and/or for candidates, nominees, or a variety of government officials.
• Verifies and authenticates changes and cancellations to voter records, including name, address, party affiliation, and other data; Verifies Voter Affidavit information.
• Conducts purges of absentee voter lists; Enters candidates financial data from documentation provided into computerized records via software packages.
• Assists, directs and instructs the public with information regarding polls/precinct locations, and in the more difficult or unique elections processes and legal procedures required by a variety of municipal, special district, State and/or Federal mandates.
• Performs a full range of public counter work in providing appropriate documents and information for voter registrations, candidate services, and other issues required through a variety of elections functions.
• Performs the full range of tasks in the absentee (mail) voting process, including the technical procedures required in the mailing, verification, and receipt of ballots.
• Reviews and determines the acceptability of provisional ballots in the absence of supervisor.
• May be required to provide guidance and supervision to temporary staff in resolving technical problems including, but not limited to, interpretations of Elections Code requirements concerning election status of voters an voting materials.
• Provides bulk mailings of voter registration forms to organizations, political candidate offices, and maintains appropriate tracking accounts.
• Trains and deputizes voters as Deputy Registrars; issues and accounts for registration books.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: One year experience as an Elections Technician I in Riverside County;

OR

Two years full-time experience with a municipal, county, or state election office;

OR

Three years clerical experience which must have included work with data entry and/or computerized systems and two years experience which must have included the responsibility for communicating or explaining information or procedures to the public.

Substitution: One year of the required three years clerical experience may be substituted by either of the following:

Completion of either 9 semester or 18 quarter units from a recognized college or 250 hours of training from a recognized occupational program in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field;

OR

Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of: Modern office practices and procedures; Operation of standard office equipment, including word processing, computerized data systems and terminology; Current English usage (grammar, spelling, and punctuation); Filing, indexing, and cross referencing methods; Proper telephone techniques; Procedures for dissemination of appropriate information to the public; Basic California State and federal elections procedures; General function of the elections work unit to which assigned; Procedures for dissemination of elections information to the public, candidates, and/or government officials; Elections deadlines and criticalities; General ballot requirements and ballot tabulating methods; Basic arithmetic.

Ability to: Perform general clerical work; Understand and follow both written and oral instructions; Perform data entry and other computerized and or information processing tasks; Learn office operations, including ongoing working and procedural changes; Alphabetize and file documents according to system directions; Concisely and efficiently obtain, record, and relay information from the public and community and government officials served; Read, understand, explain procedures, forms, and processes with tact and courtesy to the general public and government officials; Speak English at a level for effective job performance; Learn to perform diverse clerical and technical elections operations tasks required by the office; Learn to operate a variety of unique computerized output and/or electronic imaging equipment of the elections office; Learn to perform equipment adjustments, if and as needed; Read and understand applicable elections codes and instructions; Make decisions in standard elections procedural matters without immediate supervision; Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; Make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately; Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; Communicate in English and at the professional level of the Elections Office with the voting public, candidates, elected and government officials.

REQUIRED:

Candidates must have election-cycle experience to qualify for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements:

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required as the candidate will be traveling to other facilities.

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Genesis Ochoategui at gochoategui@rivco.org, or call (951) 955-4593. Please allow 1-3 business days for response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE..

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

I understand the position may require incumbents to participate in working overtime, this could include weekends and working night shift per the departments needs.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the County of Riversides Registrar of Voters department?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?

• I have a valid California drivers license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state drivers license, and I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California drivers license.

04

I am willing to drive to various locations throughout Riverside County as required for this position.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess one year of experience as an Elections Technician I in Riverside County?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have with a municipal, county, or state election office?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, less than 2 years
• 2 year or more, less than 3 years
• 3 year or more, less than 4 years
• 4 year or more, less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07

How many years of clerical experience do you have, which must have included work with data entry and/or computerized systems?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, less than 2 years
• 2 year or more, less than 3 years
• 3 year or more, less than 4 years
• 4 year or more, less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

08

Do you possess more than two years of experience, which must have included the responsibility of communicating or explaining information or procedures to the public?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you completed either 9 semester or 18 quarter units from a recognized college? If yes, please attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts or copy of your degree(s).

• Yes
• No

10

Have you completed at least 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, or a closely related field? If yes, please attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts or copy of your degree(s).

• Yes
• No

11

How many years of experience do you possess in researching areas for event participation or community outreach?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, less than 2 years
• 2 year or more, less than 3 years
• 3 year or more, less than 4 years
• 4 year or more, less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

12

How many years of experience do you have performing data collection, analysis, and reporting?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, less than 2 years
• 2 year or more, less than 3 years
• 3 year or more, less than 4 years
• 4 year or more, less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

13

Are you bilingual in Spanish (reading, writing and speaking)?

• Yes
• No
• Vietnamese
• Chinese
• Mandarin

14

Do you have experience with any of the following computer applications? (Please select all that apply. Your resume must reflect details and information to support your answer).

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Premier Pro
• PowerPoint
• Adobe Suite
• Canva
• None of the Above

15

What is your level of knowledge and experience utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint? (Include details on your resume/application)

• None. I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
• Beginner, I have basic understanding.
• Intermediate, I have sufficient understanding and have applied this knowledge on the job.
• Advanced, I have a full understanding and have a great deal of applied working experience.

16

How many years of experience do you possess creating social media postings for work or community related events? (Your resume must reflect details and information to support your answer)

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

17

What is your level of knowledge and experience utilizing Canva? (Your resume must reflect details and information to support your answer)

• None. I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
• Beginner, I have basic understanding.
• Intermediate, I have sufficient understanding and have applied this knowledge on the job.
• Advanced, I have a full understanding and have a great deal of applied working experience.

18

Do you possess full-time experience working with Adobe Premiere Pro? (Include details on your resume/application) If yes, what is your level of knowledge and experience utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro? (Include details on your resume/application)

• None. I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
• Beginner, I have basic understanding.
• Intermediate, I have sufficient understanding and have applied this knowledge on the job.
• Advanced, I have a full understanding and have a great deal of applied working experience.

19

How many years of experience do you possess working on an election cycle? (Include details on your resume/application)

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

20

I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

21

I acknowledge that all information provided in the questions above must be clearly reflected on your resume/application, and that any discrepancies may result in your application not being considered.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com