Senior Elections Clerk (Operational)

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year general office/clerical and/or customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Experience working with election laws and regulations desirable. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

 Below are additional qualifications that are desirable.

• Proficiency in spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel, including formulas to curate data and identify trends or patterns within it.
• Experience troubleshooting Windows, Android, and iOS applications.
• Basic understanding of computer components.
• Ability to maintain focus throughout repetitive tasks and processes.
• Ability to clearly articulate oneself in written and verbal communication.
• Experience working with or leading a team.

This position requires the completion  MS Word & MS Excel with a minimum score of "moderate knowledge".
 
To schedule the skills assessments, call CareerSource North Central Florida at (352) 955-2245 or email  assessments@careersourcencfl.com to schedule an appointment. You can call Alachua County Human Resources Office at (352) 374-5219 to confirm that your scores are already on file. Passing scores must be received by the Human Resources Office  via email at achr@alachuacounty.us no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday after the position closes. CareerSource North Central Florida is not responsible for submitting test scores to the Alachua County Human Resources Office. All scores are valid for a period of 2 years from the date of testing.       Position Summary

This is a technical position that will assist the Director of Operations in the maintenance, security, storage, and deployment of voting equipment throughout Alachua County. It will require the individual to manage large amounts of data pertinent to the success of an election. The individual will primarily work within our Operations Center coordinating with up to five operations technicians through the direction of the Director of Operations. During an election cycle, the individual will be expected to work additional hours to complete their tasks. One may be required to stand for long periods of time or lift up to 50lbs.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Registers new voters.

Trains and supervises poll workers at election time.

Types new registration forms; assists voters at counter answering questions relating to eligibility and voter registration procedures.

Receives and tabulates election returns.

Types and prepares the voters list.

Makes name and address changes or party changes.

Marks and maintains voting cards during elections; operates Addressograph, graphotype and adding machine; searches records.

Processes applications for absentee ballots; programs voting machine.

Marks boundary changes when notified to do so; tallies registered voters; compiles statistical reports.

Assists co-workers in answering unusual questions or problems from the general public.

Performs related work as required.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations which govern the qualification and registration of voters for special and general elections.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and machines used in modern office clerical procedures.

Ability to remain current with Florida election laws.

Ability to type and operate standard office equipment.

Ability to provide the public with specialized information concerning voting and elections procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk or sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Alachua County Supervisor of Electionsoffers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support us, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.Employer-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance  
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance  
• Deferred Retirement Program  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Roth IRA  
• Tuition Assistance Program  
• Computer Purchase Program

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•FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.

•HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Independence Day  
5. Labor Day  
6. Veterans’ Day  
7. Thanksgiving Day  
8. Friday following Thanksgiving  
9. Christmas Day    

Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday.  Contact Human Resources for more information.  

$18.48 - $29.03 Hourly