Election Clerk - Temporary - (Full Time -September-December) - 160498

Overall Job Objective

What Success Looks Like In This Job

This position performs duties at various locations in support of election department operations.

This position is temporary full time from September to December.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Register eligible voters; answer questions and provide assistance with filling out information under direction of regular Elections staff.
• Answer phones and provide basic election information.
• Perform clerical tasks.
• Perform data input of voter registrations into the voter registration system.
• Assist with voting equipment testing.
• Assist in the organizing and packing of election supplies for voting locations.
• Update voter registration records after elections and assists with various functions required to finalize election results.
• May be required to work offsite, i.e. warehouse, polling places, judge's school, etc.
• Work extended hours as needed during the election process. Mandatory overtime required during election cycles (weekends and holidays included).
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of data entry procedures, typing ability and basic math and grammar skills. Accuracy in counting or posting, mental alertness and adaptability to routines.
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with County staff, officials and the general public.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn location of streets, street names and address ranges of the streets that are located in Adams County, its various jurisdictions and districts.
• Knowledge of PC basics and ability to learn specialized election computer systems and applications and their uses.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as fax and copy machines, telephone systems, adding machines, printers and windows based personal computers.
• Ability to follow Clerk and Recorder's policies and procedures.
• Ability to use reference materials.
• Ability to calmly deal with angry or upset individuals on the telephone or in person.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during the election process. Mandatory overtime required during election cycles (weekends and holidays included).
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to stoop, stand, sit for extended periods and reach overhead and push, pull or handle objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.
• In order to be successful, the employee must demonstrate competence in the following areas:
• Technical:
  • Accounting /Mathematical
  • Office Equipment
  • 10 key by touch
• Personal Computer
  • Type 40 WPM
• Functional:
  • Organizational Skills
  • Business /Industry Knowledge
• Personal & Interpersonal:
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Flexible/ Adaptable

More Qualifications for Success

• Experience:
  • One (1) year of job experience that included general clerical work and customer service experience is required.
  • Experience in data entry and computer operations is preferred, but not required.
• Education and Training: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• License or Certificate:
  • Ability to become deputized.
  • Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Class "R" driver's license.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with election records and information.
• Ability to stoop, stand, sit for extended periods, and reach overhead and push, pull or handle objects weighing approximately 30 pounds.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Work atmosphere may be noisy and hectic due to contact with general public in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to function in a deadline-driven environment.