Mail Processing Equipment Operator – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year 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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will:

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

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

Position Description

In preparation for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election, the Department is seeking applications for a seasonal position of Mail Processing Equipment Operator (1404 Clerk).

Under general supervision, this position performs advanced operational work involving the operation and monitoring of automated mail sorting equipment. This position is responsible for ensuring production standards are met, monitoring workflow efficiency, maintaining operational records, and exercising independent judgment to maintain continuity of mail processing services in a high-volume environment.

In addition to the range of duties assigned to the 1404 job code,

https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1404&setId=COMMN

, the person in this position will have the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Department Background

The mission of the Department of Elections (Department) is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco. Department staff work year-round to ensure that every eligible San Franciscan has easy access to safe, barrier-free registration and voting options. The Department also works continuously to improve its elections programs with the goal of making them ever more efficient and responsive to the needs of San Francisco voters.

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 of all backgrounds. Everyone, including job seekers from underrepresented communities, is strongly encouraged to apply.