Casual Elections Clerk-1

Johnson County•Iowa City, IA

5d•$0 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with Iowa law, is responsible for routine clerical functions related to conducting elections. This role involves registering Johnson County residents to vote, updating registration records, entering and modifying voter information in the computer, generating lists and reports, and processing absentee ballots. The position requires adherence to county policies, procedures, and safety practices, as well as regular attendance.

Requirements

Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical, and non-numerical filing systems and procedures
Knowledge of Election laws of Iowa
Knowledge of Basic office practices
Knowledge of Basic mechanical principles
Knowledge of English language to include grammar, spelling and punctuation
Ability to represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
Ability to read, interpret, explain and apply provisions of the election code to specific situations
Ability to process and maintain accurate records
Ability to perform technical and clerical tasks with a high degree of speed and accuracy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with appointed and elected officials, other employees and members of the public
Ability to interact effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing biases
Ability to use a computer for the purpose of data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, email and Internet
Ability to operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax and postage machines, photocopiers, personal computers, and multi-line telephones
Ability to handle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities
Ability to organize and present factual information and ideas clearly and concisely, in both oral or written form
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication
Sufficient vision which permits production and review a wide variety of materials both in hardcopy and electronic form
Sufficient manual dexterity to make mechanical repairs, hand written notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard
Sufficient personal mobility to complete duties at various worksites
Ability to stand, sit, bend, twist, and reach
Ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to work flexible schedule and overtime as required during election cycles
High school graduate or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience preferred.
Strong communication, organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Register Johnson County residents to vote and update registration records by accurately completing appropriate forms according to Iowa law.
Enter, update, delete or modify voter registration information in the computer.
Generate lists and reports from internal and statewide registration systems and produce printed or electronic copies of segments of the lists as requested.
Produce, edit and revise correspondence including but not limited to e-mails, memos, reports, notices, forms, mailing labels, manuals, and special instructions.
Scan and file documents and maintain voter records on statewide system.
Process and distribute absentee ballots as requested by mail.
Process in-person and satellite requests for absentee ballots, completing all supporting documentation and reports and entering all necessary information on absentee, voter registration and poll-worker software.
Represent Johnson County and participates in training/education opportunities and work-related meetings as requested.
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.