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About the Role

The Department of Elections is seeking seasonal Mail Processing Equipment Operators to prepare for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election. This role involves setting up, operating, and monitoring mail processing equipment to handle high volumes of election mail, ensuring accurate and timely processing.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor mail processing equipment for election mail according to established procedures.
• Verify equipment settings and processing parameters before and during mail runs.
• Monitor equipment performance, mail flow, and production output.
• Track daily mail volumes and production benchmarks, communicating status to the Ballot Distribution Manager.
• Make routine equipment and workflow adjustments based on mail flow, equipment performance, or processing needs.
• Identify and address equipment malfunctions, processing errors, or jams within established procedures, escalating issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate production records, including mail volumes and equipment activity.
• Perform quality-control checks to ensure processing and sorting accuracy.
• Coordinate mail flow into and out of equipment to maintain continuous processing.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area around mail-processing equipment.
• Assist with other ballot-processing tasks such as adjudication, tabulation, and remake.

Requirements

• One year of clerical experience including record/document preparation and maintenance, filing, office equipment use, public contact, and mail processing.
• Ability to learn and operate mail processing equipment and follow operating procedures.
• Ability to monitor equipment performance and mail flow, recognizing irregularities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in quality-control checks.
• Ability to maintain accurate production and processing records.
• Ability to respond to routine equipment or processing issues and communicate problems.
• Ability to remain attentive and work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be available to work flexible schedules, including mandatory evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.
• Must be available to work overnight shifts during the peak election period (approximately three to five days after November 3, 2026).

Skills

• Mail processing equipment operation
• Equipment monitoring
• Quality control
• Record keeping
• Problem identification and resolution
• Communication

Location

• City Hall, San Francisco
• Department's warehouse at Pier 31, San Francisco
• Other locations within San Francisco

Work Type

• Seasonal
• Temporary Exempt
• As-needed
• Full-time (20-40 hours per week)

Experience Level

• One year of clerical experience

Education Level

• Substitution: Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program, or completion of a clerical training program (240 hours), or 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of required experience.

Salary/Compensations

• $32.1625 per hour

Benefits

• Health coverage (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Retirement benefits (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate

About the Company

• The Department of Elections provides equitable access to voting and election-related services, conducting free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
• The Department works year-round to ensure easy access to safe, barrier-free registration and voting options.
• The Department continuously improves its programs to be efficient and responsive to voter needs.
• The Department cultivates a respectful, valued, and supported workplace environment for employees of all backgrounds.
• The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and providing necessary training and resources for employee success.
• The Department is committed to reaching job seekers of all backgrounds, strongly encouraging applications from underrepresented communities.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.