Election Worker I - II

Tooele County•Tooele, UT

About The Position

A part time position that performs complex administrative and clerical work in Tooele County elections. Works under the close or general supervision of the Elected Official and the Chief Deputy Clerk. EXAMPLE OF ENTRY LEVEL DUTIES : Assist with collecting election ballots by driving to various ballot drop boxes located within Tooele County; remove ballots from drop boxes and secure them in sealed bags and log seal numbers. Deliver ballots to the Election Office; assist in sorting, processing, and tabulating election ballots using various election machines. Manage timecard using the county timeclock system. Follow ballot chain of custody practices as directed by supervisors; ensure staff, voters, and candidates are compliant with electioneering laws Follows direction and training guidelines to administer in-person voting at various vote centers around Tooele County; verify the identity of in-person voters using government-issued ID; check voters in on electronic poll books; provide printed ballots to voters; answer general questions about the election process Performs related duties as required. EXAMPLE OF HIGHER LEVEL DUTIES : Securely verify and audit voter data and signatures, if required. Assist in setting up and cleaning up vote center equipment, materials, and signage before and after each election Participate in multi-round verification counts and logging results. Ensure ballot chain of custody practices are followed among all staff; Lead in ensuring staff, voters, and candidates are compliant with electioneering laws Administer in-person voting at various vote centers around Tooele County; ensure staff follow administrative procedures as outlined Work closely with the Chief Deputy Clerk and the Elected Official in troubleshooting equipment failures, mitigating operational setbacks, and implementing continuing operation protocols. Must take additional annual security trainings as required by the Lt Governor's Office SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises training and/or supervision over newer employees when the Chief Deputy Clerk and the Elected Official are absent or delegate training duties.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older, preferably 18 years or older
Must undergo and pass a background check through Human Resources
Must be willing to take an Oath of Office, as required by state law
Must be a pre-registered or registered voter within Tooele County and disclose party affiliation (if any)
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Working knowledge of modern computer practices and procedures
Skill in operating a computer, printer, cellphone, internet browser and electronic tablet
Ability to train, supervise and direct other employees when needed
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other agencies, and the public
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Must have a high level of customer service skills
Must be friendly, helpful, and showing self-control
Must be adaptable to new situations and changing laws
Cooperate with supervisors and peers
Accept and providing constructive criticism
Must be professional in dress and manner
Showing good housekeeping of the general work area
Must exhibit the utmost integrity, honesty and ethics in all aspects of the position
Must attend Election Worker training approximately 2 weeks prior to each election
Must complete State Security Training and Signature Verification training, if hired for positions that include these additional requirements
Must communicate schedule availability surrounding scheduled election dates
Occasional after-hours work required surrounding elections, including unscheduled special elections

Nice To Haves

SPANISH BILINGUAL SKILLS ARE HIGHLY PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting election ballots by driving to various ballot drop boxes located within Tooele County
Remove ballots from drop boxes and secure them in sealed bags and log seal numbers
Deliver ballots to the Election Office
Assist in sorting, processing, and tabulating election ballots using various election machines
Manage timecard using the county timeclock system
Follow ballot chain of custody practices as directed by supervisors
Ensure staff, voters, and candidates are compliant with electioneering laws
Follows direction and training guidelines to administer in-person voting at various vote centers around Tooele County
Verify the identity of in-person voters using government-issued ID
Check voters in on electronic poll books
Provide printed ballots to voters
Answer general questions about the election process
Securely verify and audit voter data and signatures, if required
Assist in setting up and cleaning up vote center equipment, materials, and signage before and after each election
Participate in multi-round verification counts and logging results
Ensure ballot chain of custody practices are followed among all staff
Lead in ensuring staff, voters, and candidates are compliant with electioneering laws
Administer in-person voting at various vote centers around Tooele County
Ensure staff follow administrative procedures as outlined
Work closely with the Chief Deputy Clerk and the Elected Official in troubleshooting equipment failures, mitigating operational setbacks, and implementing continuing operation protocols
Must take additional annual security trainings as required by the Lt Governor's Office
Exercises training and/or supervision over newer employees when the Chief Deputy Clerk and the Elected Official are absent or delegate training duties