Temporary Elections Assistant - Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin / Cantonese, & Tagalog

Temporary Election Services Staff

The County of Riverside is seeking a temporary election services staff member to support the Registrar of Voters. This position offers a salary of $20.00 hourly and is based in Riverside.

About The Position

Schedule : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Monday - Friday, including weekends, and holidays with mandatory overtime as needed.

TAP Benefits : Detailed information is available at rc-hr.com and a PDF reader can be downloaded at (Download PDF reader) .

Examples Of Essential Duties

To serve the voting and candidate public by performing a variety of election services and to perform other duties and services, as assigned, within the confines of the Registrar of Voters.

Data Entry / Phones : Primary duties will include registration card entry, vote-by-mail verification, answering phones, and proofing candidate statements and ballot information to ensure translation is correct from English to Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Cantonese, or Tagalog.

• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Strong bilingual reading, writing, proofing, and speaking ability skills are required.
• Candidates must be proficient in their respective language and proficient in English, speaking and writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : Customer service experience that involved meeting the public, obtaining and recording factual information, or explaining rules, regulations, policies / procedures, AND must be bilingual in one of the following languages :

Knowledge : Perform routine clerical work; learn office practices, procedures and equipment; make simple arithmetic calculations; understand and follow written and oral instructions; establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public.

Ability to : Perform general clerical work; Understand and follow both written and oral instructions as well as established policies and procedures; Perform non-sedentary duties; Regularly lift over 25 pounds; Work in a fast-paced environment.

License / Certificate : Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Supplemental Information

Testing Requirements : Bilingual Proficiency : Candidates whose applications indicate bilingual proficiency in one of the following languages : Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Cantonese, or Tagalog will be required to verify their bilingual skills in a proctored test environment. PLEASE NOTE : Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays with mandatory overtime as needed.

For specific questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sharlah Harvey at HR-ROV@rivco.org .

Application Information :

Veteran's Preference : The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

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.

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.

Work Authorization Requirement : Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

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.

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.

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