Bilingual - Voter Registration Deputy Specialist - (Short-term; Temporary)

HARRIS COUNTY TAX OFFICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Positions Available: TEMPORARY- SHORT TERM

Pay Rate $15 per hour

Department: Harris County Tax Office (HCTO)-Voter Registration Division- Downtown Houston (Parking Not Provided)
Hours: Monday-Friday or as required; Full-Time (7:45 am-4:45 pm)
Salary: Non-Exempt- $15 per hour (Agency Temporary)

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Voter Registration Deputy Specialists perform a wide variety of routine tasks to include, but not limited to the following...

• Verify and process Voter Registration Applications and documents
• Generate Voter Registration Certificates
• Answer incoming phone calls and provide customers with information regarding voter registration
• Process phone requests from voters
• Provide general election information to the public including but not limited to the precinct number, polling location, dates/hours/location of Early Voting and Election Day
• Prepare incoming mail to be imaged
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Bilingual- Fluency in English and/or Mandarin or Vietnamese
• A minimum of (6) months of customer service and data entry experience
• Ability to apply basic skills on a regular basis with accuracy (data entry, keyboard & hand tools)
• Excellent attendance and punctuality; attendance is mandatory during periods for an election cycle
• Ability to multi-task, work 40 hours per week, shift work, to include weekends as and maintain professional and friendly customer service

PREFERENCES

• Prior election experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient personal computer (PC) skills
• Ability to communicate and speak with clarity and volume that can be understood in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to read and detect errors on documents
• Excellent reading comprehension, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work without constant supervision and function effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely fashion
• Must have a professional attitude and appearance
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be able to learn and retain large amounts of information.
• Ability to work independently at time with little supervision.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and initiatives.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·Some physical effort required, which may involve periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs. or similar activities (e.g., filing, delivering, sorting)

· Typically, an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation, and a normal range of temperature and noise level

· A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on a routine basis

· Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination)

· This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide us with an updated resume in an effort to review your qualifications for this position. You must pre-register through the following employment agency. You may expedite the process by creating a profile with Openwork at www.openwork.com.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. A comprehensive background check and drug screening may be conducted on applicants for this position.

Note: Harris County Tax Office does not provide pre-paid parking for its downtown location. However, parking is available at a daily rate by various parking vendors within the area.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15