What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTION OFFICIAL COORDINATOR position at Knox County Government?
ELECTION OFFICIAL COORDINATOR
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this position is to coordinate and oversee the recruitment, training, and tracking of Knox County Election Officials.
Essential Functions
- Maintain the Commission’s database of current and former Election Officials
- Build and maintain databases for each election
- Confirm Election Officials’ acceptance of assignments via email, postcards, and phone calls
- Track workers added or dropped from assignments on a daily basis
- Design websites for Election Official class training attendance
- Design training class presentaions; assist with instruction in training sessions
- Develop performance criteria for registrars and grade performance post-elections
- Assist with recruitment of new workers
- Execute duties administered by individuals holding the position of Election Commission Deputy Clerk
Additional Job Functions
- Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours
- Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local regional or central office supervisors as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Health Department
- Perform other duties as required
Minimum Training & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Four years’ related experience
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must possess and maintain valid Tennessee driver’s license
Specialized Knowledge
- N/A
Competencies
- Ability to work overtime and weekends, particularly during election cycles
- Ability to execute duties of moderate complexity
- Ability to solve difficult problems
- Ability to communicate moderately complex information to Election Officials and the voting public
- Ability to occasionally direct the work of others and communicate with, persuade, or instruct others
- Ability to use typical office equipment such as multi-line phone, fax machine, and photocopier
- Ability to use computer equipment and the Microsoft program suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Physical Requirements
- This position requires periods of light physical activity
Occupational Hazards
- N/A
Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : ELECTION COMMISSION
Posting Start : 01/27/2025
Posting End : 02/04/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.48
Salary : $20
