Deputy County Clerk - Election Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION

Over sees scanning of all voter applications, change requests, and other miscellaneous information that needs to be updated in the ESS Portal Assists the Head Election Clerk with the set-up of new precincts, parts, ballot styles, map changes, and election set-up process as needed. Works with public during elections to ensure smooth election process from check-in to exit of the election area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• All duties of a deputy clerk.
• Over sees scanning of all voter applications, change requests, and other miscellaneous information that needs to be updated in the ESS Portal.
• Processes any daily batches that are received from the Secretary of State in the ESS Portal.
• Assists the Head Election Clerk with the set-up of new precincts, parts, ballot styles, map changes, and election set-up process as needed.
• Works with public during elections to ensure smooth election process from check-in to exit of the election area.
• Ensures the integrity of manual voting system with weekly updates and pulls of information received from Secretary of State; as well as, new voter cards that are published by the County Clerk's Office.
• Perform any other duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Word Processing/Typing

Basic: 10-Key, Database, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

BENEFITS

Employment with Craighead County includes “core” health insurance for the employee with the option to “buy up” to include dependents. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, vision benefits and flexible spending account but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Employees receive a $10,000 life insurance policy through USABLE. The County uses APERS for its pension plan with the employee contributing a mandatory 5% and the County contributing 15.32%. Paid time off is accrued at .025 hours per hours paid for vacation and personal time. Vacation time can be taken after the 1st year of service. There are approximately 11 paid holidays per year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

As an equal opportunity employer, Craighead County is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the County’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16