Elections Technician (Lead) - Extra Help

Elections Technician (Lead) (Extra-Help)

Under direction, performs lead and complex administrative support work in monitoring County election practices; performs data entry of voter registration records and absentee voting requests; compiles candidate and voting information; assists with tabulation of elections; secures poll workers, polling places and materials; assists with voting equipment testing, storage, maintenance and delivery; performs related work as directed.

This recruitment is intended to fill the Elections Technician (Lead) (Extra-Help) position. Extra-help employees do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service. The hours worked may be part-time or full-time, but hours cannot exceed more than 999 hours in a fiscal year. Note: All CalPERS retirees applying for Extra Help positions must meet CalPERS post retirement employment requirements. Work must be performed for a limited duration and retiree annuitant may not work more than 960 hours per fiscal year.

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue.034 hours of Paid Time Off for every full hour worked.

Essential Duties

Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Leads the work of employees engaged in similar activities; assigns, monitors, and reviews work for completeness, accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures; provides technical expertise in the resolution of problems; trains new employees in department/program policies and procedures related to assigned.

2. Conducts voters outreach activities including sending and stocking voter registration cards, boxes, signs and information throughout Solano County; tracks voter registration cards logged by number for the Secretary of State and National Voter Registration Act reports; attends voter outreach meetings with other counties to discuss problems, ideas, tasks, changes and duties associated with registering voters and keeping up with State and Federal laws.

Position Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience: Eighteen (18) months of full-time clerical work experience which include twelve (12) months in the preparation, processing tracking and filing of election related information that demonstrates the possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Class C drivers license.
• Independent travel will be required.

Selection Process

02/27/2026 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. Applications will be reviewed every 3 weeks. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

ADA COMPLIANCE: Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight (30 - 90 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications abilities. Environmental Factors: Requires the ability to work under conditions where exposure to environmental factors poses a limited risk of minor injury or illness. Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature, machinery, and electric currents.

Americans with Disabilities Act It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave To learn more, view our benefits summary.