Election Systems Specialist

Lubbock County•Lubbock TX 79401, TX

About The Position

Provides technical support for election systems, maintains inventory tracking programs, security and auditing procedures, and the elections software library, and provides applications and database support. Assists users with hardware and software problems. The position supports election preparation and operations, including election-system programming and testing, voting equipment preparation, ballot preparation and validation, staff training, election-night tabulation, reporting, and public website updates. It also coordinates with vendors and the ITS Department, supports election sites and warehouse operations, and may speak at community or educational events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One to two years of technical school or specialized training in software applications.
Complete current election-systems training within six months of hire.
Current Texas driver's license and current liability insurance.
Strong computer-software and technical expertise.
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing, and some experience with database-reporting software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with others.
Organizational skills; ability to complete assigned tasks within deadlines, prioritize work, and work independently without specific instructions.
Ability to learn and adapt, retain composure under pressure, and maintain departmental confidentiality.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the shift; reach, grip, and use fine dexterity; push and pull objects; flex the upper trunk forward at the waist and fully at the knees multiple times a day; lift and carry up to 30 pounds multiple times a day; rotate the upper trunk frequently while sitting or standing; and position arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
Ability to use vision and depth perception and to communicate verbally and in writing, and to talk and hear.
Mental and physical capacity to effectively perform the essential functions and meet the position requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Oversee, prepare, and document the creation of each election using election-system software and hardware.
Prepare and oversee programming, testing, documentation, and logic-and-accuracy procedures for election-system software and hardware.
Prepare and test electronic voting equipment, voter-qualifying computers and printers, and tabulation equipment in accordance with manufacturer and statutory requirements.
Use election-system software to prepare ballots, including entering candidate and proposition information according to state regulations.
Verify and validate the accuracy of each ballot style and all district assignments through external means.
Train and support staff, including election workers, on electronic voting equipment and computers used to qualify voters.
Supervise troubleshooting during the election process.
Assist with multimedia training programs and visual aids for election workers.
Provide election-system support, including on-site and telephone support.
Operate election-night tabulation reporting software.
Generate election-system reports for the Elections Administrator and others as required.
Use software applications such as Microsoft Office to create and edit spreadsheets and documents as required.
Use and maintain voter-registration and election-system software programs.
Prepare and post required Notices of Election and canvass reports.
Maintain the Lubbock County Elections website and ensure required public postings and updates are available.
Prepare and transmit reports electronically to government entities.
Serve as liaison among Elections, vendors, and the ITS Department regarding election systems.
Assist with warehouse duties before, during, and after elections; travel to election sites to deliver equipment or supplies; and test and troubleshoot equipment as required.
Recommend departmental expenditures for election systems.
Cross-train with other employees on election systems.
Speak at community events or educational venues.
Perform other duties as assigned.