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Election Worker (Extra Help) Warehouse Support

Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) will begin accepting applications for the Election Worker (Extra Help) Warehouse Support position on Wednesday, March 25, 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 Friday, March 27, 2026. Please note: Only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria described.

The Registrar of Voters has an immediate need to fill multiple positions in both our Elections and Printing and Graphics Departments. These positions will have varying schedules including but not limited to, Monday through Friday including weekends either day shift 6am-6:30pm or graveyard shift 6pm 6:30am. As we move closer to Election Day, split shifts, and overtime in the evenings and on weekends will occur.

The following are examples of duties in this position:

Supply/Inventory Management

• Process, receive, verify and inventory equipment & supplies prior to and after election
• Process, wrap and palletize Voter Information guides (VIG) and/or other election related material.
• Assist with preparing print materials
• Load and unload materials to and from delivery trucks physically, with or without the use of a forklift/pallet jack.
• Sets up supply distribution points prior to the election and prepares the warehouse for election night activities

Mail Processing

• Collects and prepares outgoing and incoming mail.
• Collects and delivers official mail to/from the post office.
• Processes incoming & outgoing Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots through scanning equipment
• Loads and runs the VBM ballots through the ballot extracting machine to ensure it is ready for processing.

Equipment Assembly

• Inspects both visually & electronically equipment and prepares for elections.
• Labels equipment for inventory and tracking
• Conducts inventory and prepares equipment for storage after elections

In addition to the duties listed in this bulletin, the ideal candidate will possess experience with the following:

• Any level of experience in one or more areas described above
• Forklift operator certificate
• Computer literate (basic functions)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License
• Schedule flexibility including night shifts and weekends
• Ability to read and speak English
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment

To view minimum qualifications, click here.

Physical, mental, and environmental requirements include:

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.

All candidates considered for this position will be required to successfully pass a background check consisting of employment history, professional references, criminal check, and pre-employment physical. 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.

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.

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, selfadministered 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 Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

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.