Casual Elections Clerk-1

Johnson County•Iowa City, IA

4d•$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 position involves registering Johnson County residents to vote, updating registration records, entering and modifying voter registration information in the computer, generating lists and reports, producing and editing correspondence, scanning and filing documents, processing absentee ballots, and representing Johnson County in training and meetings. The role 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.
High school graduate or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Strong communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience preferred.

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.