What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTM ELECTION TECH SPECIALIST position at Shawnee County, KS?
SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Intermittent Election Technical Specialist
POSITION NUMBERS: ELX003A FLSA STATUS: N
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of non-clerical duties. A valid driver’s
license and reliable personal vehicle are mandatory for this position. Drives an assigned route on
election day to monitor polling places, deliver supplies, and assist with voting equipment and
questions. Participates in testing of equipment and other election related activities. Performs other
duties as required. This position is supervised by the Election Manager – Election Systems.
This position is an Intermittent temporary, non-benefits eligible position. Intermittent positions are
allowed to work up to 988 hours per year and may be ended prior to that without cause at
Management’s discretion.
WORK PERFORMED
40% Election Day Support. Provides assistance to board workers on election day. Drives an
assigned route monitoring polling places, delivering supplies, assisting with voting equipment
and answering questions. Assists with set up and installation of special equipment for The
Help America Vote Act as needed.
30% Testing of Voting Equipment. Prepares voting equipment for elections including checking
paper and ribbons to assure optimum performance. Performs marking and testing of ballots
on the current voting equipment in order to reach the desired Logic and Accuracy test results.
30% Related Election Duties: Conducts Voter Registration Drives as requested for August and
November elections or as needed at various locations throughout the year. Distributes
equipment and supplies the day before the election and assists in the return of the equipment
following an election by helping with inventory and performing function tests. Assists at
Board School the week prior to each election.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
- Business English, Spelling, Arithmetic
- Knowledge of Topeka and Shawnee County
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Make routine arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed
Shawnee County Position Description
Intermittent Election Technical Specialist (ELX003A)
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language
- Drive in all types of inclement weather and drive after dark
- Work for sixteen (16) hours with lots of walking and climbing in and out of a vehicle
- Lift and move election equipment
• Assessing difficult situations and applying sound judgment.
EQUIPMENT USED
Personal Computer Fax Machine Calculator
Printer Paper Shredder
Telephone Photocopier
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
- Valid Driver’s License and eligible to operate County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
- HR-2013-2: Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for
the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or
chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more
Shawnee County Position Description
Intermittent Election Technical Specialist (ELX003A)
than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less
than one (1) year old.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required to lift forty (40) pounds.
- The regular election cycle is from May of even numbered years through April of odd
primary work hours will be twenty (20) to thirty (30) hours weekly during the months of
July and October for even numbered years and during the months of January through
April for odd numbered years. Additional work time will be sporadically required in off
election times.
- Must be willing and able to drive personal vehicle for work purposes - mileage will be
reimbursed at the current county rate.
This position is an Intermittent temporary, non-benefits eligible position. Intermittent positions
are allowed to work up to 988 hours per year and may be ended prior to that without cause at
Management’s discretion.
This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.
Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This
Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.