Elections Agilis Assistant - Temp

Arapahoe County • Littleton, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is temporary part-time with an anticipated length of about 4 weeks and will have a work schedule of approximately 3 hours per day for the beginning of October, approximately 4-6 hours per day for the end of October, 10-12 hours on November 2nd, 12-16 hours on November 3rd, and about 6 hours on November 4th (final day of assignment). The Elections Agilis Assistant is a temporary/seasonal position responsible for assisting with the operation of the Agilis envelope sorting machine. It requires gaining an understanding of the Agilis machine to properly support county staff and a high volume of official ballot return envelopes. The Assistant supports all components of Agilis operation, including running a computer control interface, manually loading envelopes into a feeder, removing envelopes from sorting, and daily maintenance. Ideal candidates will be prepared for logical troubleshooting, long periods of standing, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly learn software and mechanical skillsets for the operation of large machinery.
• Ability to communicate with temporary election judges and county staff, professionally and diplomatically, and follow directions.
• Ability to stand, lift large volumes of envelopes, and move heavy items for long periods of time.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to confidently and effectively interact with a group of people.
• Comfortable with completing any other tasks not related to Agilis as needed.
• Ability to multi-task calmly and adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to adhere to a dependable schedule, which may include overtime or weekends.
• Ability to maintain positive, professional demeanor.
• Ability to follow instructions from Elections staff and share information.
• Ability to organize and share information and documentation.
• Ability to accept responsibility for own actions and work product.
• High School or GED required.
• Experience with computers and machinery.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in elections or with elections equipment highly desirable.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the job requirements may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough understanding of the operation of the Agilis envelope sorting machine.
• Assist the Signature Verification Project Manager as needed.
• Operate the Agilis machine in any capacity required for optimal workflow.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and software issues that may arise.
• Communicate with Project Manager and Election Judges on timing, progress, and needs.
• Transfer trays of ballot envelopes between ballot processing teams.
• Assist Signature Verification judges with research and envelope reconciliation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED