Elections Clerk (Extra Help)

Solano County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides customer-oriented and convenient access to information and services through the use of technology; anytime - anywhere. The County strives for cost-effective use of technology, with interactive exchange and sharing of data within departments, with constituents, with other governments and business partners. The guiding principles of DoIT are:

• Support and facilitate access to County information for the public and its employees and to help the County conduct its business in a fast and easy manner
  
• Support the business goals of the County in an efficient, cost-effective manner
  
• Provide safe and secure systems and an integration mechanism to streamline business practices
  
• Provide ongoing technology training for staff
  
• Provide opportunities for constituents to utilize technology in their interaction with the County
  
• Share and exchange information using multiple channels
  

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THE POSITION

Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical work in support of County election practices; receives and processes information relevant to County elections and voter registration; performs related work as required.

This extra help class is characterized by its seasonal utilization by the Registrar of Voters’ office. Incumbents must possess basic clerical skills, and have the responsibility to perform clerical tasks and to apply general knowledge regarding elections and voter registration. Incumbents work within a framework of established procedures and are expected to perform clerical tasks with general instructions and assistance. The job requires the straightforward application of readily understood rules and procedures. Incumbents may have routine contact with the public, both in person and on the telephone, and are required to answer procedural questions and give out factual information. The Elections Clerk is distinguished from the Elections Technician I by the routine nature of the general clerical office support performed. Job duties can be learned from simple multi-step instructions or demonstrations of moderate repetition.

This recruitment is intended to fill Elections Clerk (Extra-Help) vacancies. 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. W e currently have 25 Elections Clerk (Extra-Help) vacancies in the Department of Information Technology we are filling.

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.

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Position Requirements

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) months full-time work experience performing clerical tasks that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Incumbents in this class must have the ability to learn specific knowledge related to the Registrar of Voters’ office.
• Recruiting requirements may be set to test typing or data entry speed; however, these skills are not the primary areas to be measured in the selection process.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

03/06/2026 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application.

TBD - Tentative week for written exam.

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.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

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 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.

HOW TO APPLY
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 light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5 - 10 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 communication abilities.
• Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

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 .

Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Solano County

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