Elections Technician Senior

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

7d•$21 - $30

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Elections Technician Senior coordinates activities related to election functions, including recruitment and supervision of temporary election workers and staff. Trains election workers on voter registration, absentee and early voting, polling location setup, and the Voter Registration Outreach Program. Assigns work to election workers and staff as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Four (4) years of work experience in office administration, information technology, or a related field.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
Must have a valid New Mexico driver's license and maintain a valid license while employed in this position.

Responsibilities

Identify voting locations for regular and special elections in Bernalillo County.
Research and select polling places that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Renew or initiate agreements with public and private entities.
Recruit, hire, and train poll workers.
Ensure payment for services is arranged.
Supervise workers and assign statutorily required duties for pre-election, election day, and post-election activities.
Coordinate all aspects of absentee and early voting, including voter turnout projections based on historical trends.
Allocate resources, issue and track ballots, and oversee reporting and closing of voting returns.
Coordinate voter rights compliance, outreach efforts, and third-party registration programs.
Plan and conduct outreach events, trainings, and presentations.
Research and compile election data, analyze information, prepare reports, and coordinate data exchange with election system databases.
Review data for accuracy.
Maintain databases, prepare correspondence, process purchase requisitions, order supplies, obtain vendor quotes, manage time cards, and monitor budget expenditures.
Interact with the public, county departments, and election officials regarding the election process.
Maintain official documents, including policies, procedures, project plans, files, and internal records, in accordance with records retention and inspection laws.
Handle sensitive or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions, and maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.