Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Provides electronic/computer support to the Elections Office. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, testing, programming, maintenance, and data management regarding equipment used in elections. Is responsible for warehousing/physical storage of that equipment; also assists in other election-related activities.

• Assists in planning and implementing processes to be carried out by the Elections Office.
• Enters, maintains, and updates information in multiple software applications, including Microsoft Office and specialized third-party software for mapping, election management, etc.
• Is responsible for installation and maintenance of election-related equipment in the Elections Office: voting machines, computer terminals, printers, scanners, laptops, memory cards, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Assists coworkers and the public with internal system problems (troubleshooting).
• Performs recovery operations when a computer or other equipment fails.
• Contacts vendors with pertinent information in case of program or equipment malfunctions; coordinates with vendors to resolve hardware/software problems.
• Performs back-up procedures for programs and files.
• Maintains electronic/computer databases; keeps physical files and equipment inventories; and maintains a backup tape library.
• Monitors usage of disk space and other system resources.
• Generates system reports and other documentation; may prepare correspondence.
• May train, or serve as a resource to, other office staff and to the public.
• Monitors equipment storage and maintains an inventory of all items.
• Assists with moving, pickup, and delivery of equipment to polling sites.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in computer science or a computer related field plus one year of data processing experience including experience in computer operations and peripheral equipment; or
• graduation from high school plus three years of experience in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment;
• or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Current valid Texas Drivers License.
• Will be subject to a criminal history background check.