Office Assistant II
Full Time
Clerical and Administrative Support
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.”
Registrar of Voters: With a mission to provide a responsive, transparent and professional approach to conducting elections and to promote engagement of all Marin County residents in the election process, the Registrar of Voters provides the mandated services of conducting voter outreach, and maintaining the voter rolls, conducting Federal, State, County, City, School, and District elections. This includes candidate filing, locating vote centers, recruiting election workers, mailing ballots, and processing and counting official ballots, verifying signatures on state and local initiatives and nomination and recall petitions and maintaining campaign finance information on office holders, candidates and measures as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Employees will perform a variety of tasks that may include the following, with an emphasis on logistics:
- Logistics assistance includes packing poll worker supply bags, packing ballot boxes, assisting ballot sorter operator, assisting with troubleshooting on Election Day, assisting with ballot return process on election night, assisting with picking up ballots from drop boxes.
- Phone support includes answering phones and using a computer to access voter registration information to help answer voters’ questions.
- Processing ballots includes taking ballots out of envelopes, checking for damage, flattening for scanning, duplicating damaged ballots, scanning ballots, adjudicating ballots.
- May provide support for other staff members, such as checking email, assisting with signature verification and processing voter registration.
There are multiple vacancies for the November election. The estimated start date would be October 6, 2025 and work will last about 7-10 weeks. The assignment is full time, typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
ABOUT YOU
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Standard office practices and procedures including filing and retrieval systems, correspondence formats and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Standard office applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database systems.
- Correct English usage including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Business arithmetic.
Ability to:
- Perform general clerical and technical work quickly and accurately.
- Use database, spreadsheet, word processing, publishing and/or internet applications depending on assignment.
- Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures in specific situations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
- Read and comprehend manuals and instructions related to assignment such as: maps; drawings; policies and procedures; training materials; code books; instructions for equipment; and safety rules and procedures.
- Perform basic mathematic calculations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience performing clerical/office support duties that demonstrate knowledge of standard office applications and practices. Completion of a clerical training program or office administration coursework may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience.
Clerical/office support experience includes preparing, interpreting and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents; use of standard office applications and equipment; and greeting and assisting members of the public.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Anthony Wesley at: Anthony.wesley@marincounty.gov
ABOUT THE PROCESS:
Please note: The first 10 qualified candidates meeting minimum qualifications will continue to the next step in the recruitment process and have their application materials reviewed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
County of Marin
The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.