Warehouse Worker – San Francisco Department of Elections (1402 Junior Clerk)

Department Background

The Department of Elections (Department) conducts all federal, state and local elections in the City and County of San Francisco, currently serving approximately 510,000 registered voters. The Department follows the rules and regulations established by federal, state, and local laws – notably, the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the City’s Language Access Ordinance. Additionally, the Department operates in an open and transparent manner to inspire the City’s confidence in the integrity of elections processes.

The Department strives to cultivate a workplace environment in which employees of all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel respected, valued, and supported in providing the fairest and most effective services possible to San Francisco residents. The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to providing the training and resources necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to city residents.

The Department is committed to reaching job seekers from underrepresented communities. Applicants with such backgrounds are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Description:

In preparation for the November 5, 2024 General Election, the Department is seeking applications for seasonal positions of 1402 Junior Clerks to assist with various tasks occurring at the Department’s Pier 31 warehouse facility. These tasks include assisting with inventory control, preparation and distribution of election supplies, materials, and voting equipment used at in-person voting locations.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to follow directions, relating both to work and to worksite rules; stay focused while working accurately and consistently; and have diligent attention to safety and detail. The position requires continuous use of hands and arms; standing on concrete warehouse flooring, with occasional walking and sitting; unloading and carrying election materials, containers, voting equipment and other miscellaneous items; pushing and pulling dollies with loaded bags and containers that can weigh up to 150 lbs; frequent bending when handling large items or containers.

In addition to the range of duties assigned to the 1402 job code, https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1402&setId=COMMN, typical tasks will include:

1. Sorting, staging, and transporting equipment and supplies
2. Moving materials from receiving area to the designated storage areas
3. Placing materials and supplies into processing containers according to predetermined sequences
4. Labeling and organizing supplies
5. Coordinating counting of physical inventory of supplies
6. Working in designated field sites outside the Warehouse which could be an open area for a limited time period.
7. Performing other similar duties, as assigned.

Position Schedule, Requirements, and Work Location

This is a seasonal position, with the start date contingent upon completion of the hiring process. The Department intends to fill this position by September 30, 2024. The end date for this position is approximately second week of November; the exact end date will be determined by the operational needs of the Department.

Work hours will vary in accordance with the demands of the election cycle and will range between 20 and 60 hours per week. Although most work is expected to be completed during normal workday hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, hours may be adjusted due to the operational needs. Employees must be available to work overtime both during the week and on weekends as necessary. Overtime hours will be paid at 1.5 the hourly rate.

This is a temporary exempt as-needed position. Temporary exempt as-needed employees who have worked more than 1040 hours in any consecutive 12-month period, and whose normal work week at the time of inclusion in the system is not less than 20 hours are eligible for health coverage and retirement benefits. For more information on the City and County of San Francisco benefit policies, refer to the Employee Handbook available at https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Employee-Handbook.pdf

Work is generally performed in the warehouse with limited temperature controls, but there will be times that work is done offsite. Workers may be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, loud noises, dust, fumes, and/or odors. 

Position Salary: $27.575 to $33.5 hourly

$57, 356 to $69, 680 annually

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Six (6) months of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail: OR

Substitution:

Any one of the following may substitute for the required experience:

1. Completion of 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR
2. Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours); OR
3. Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in warehouse operations
• Excellent work ethics and sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to follow instructions, and work on multiple simultaneous projects
• Flexibility, tolerance, and stamina for tedious tasks and occasional long hours

To be considered for this position, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., August 28, 2024.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Elections Hiring Team at [email protected].

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.