Per Diem Elections Process Aide

Per Diem Elections Process Aide

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. The County Clerk- Elections Office temporarily employs Per Diem Elections Process Aides specifically during elections periods to assist with the increased workload that occurs during an election.

This classification is a per diem classification. Incumbents are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do not obtain permanent status and serve at the will of the department head. Permanent county employees are not eligible for this per diem employment.

Applicants must be willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 7 days of the week, including on a holiday.

Applicants must be willing to work in any outlying county area as assigned.

Employment Standards:

• 18 years of age or older
• Registered voter or eligible to register to vote
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience to perform the duties of the job.

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us: Growth Mindset. We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
• Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
• Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
• Social Security Administration: Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
• Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
• Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)