• Working as part of a two-person team, this position will drive a cargo van to assigned locations and collect ballots from drop boxes following standard department procedures and election law.
• Answer basic voter questions.
• Load and unload ballots & securely transport ballots back to the King County Elections Building in Renton.
• Process incoming ballots which may require standing or sitting in one location for long periods of time.
• Provide customer service and use team building skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use an Apple iOS smart phone device and applications.
• Ability to work with and provide exceptional customer service to the public.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, reach, climb stoop, squat, and lift 25 pounds.

Travel to work locations throughout King County with limited or no public transportation services is required. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required to operate King County vehicles; must be 21 years old.A final offer of temporary employment will be contingent upon the review of an official Washington State Driving Abstract establishing a good driving record.Testing:  Candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited in for testing which is tentatively scheduled for June 27. Testing will consist of a small physical capacity test of no more than 25 pounds and a basic driving test.Union: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117, Joint Units Agreement. 

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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