Voting System Specialist I

Agency : Board of Elections

Closing Date / Time : January 29th, 2025 11 : 59 : 00pm

Salary : $3,750 - $6,184 per month

Anticipated Starting Salary :   $3,750-$4,167 per month

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

The SBE is a non-code agency.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position  MUST  apply electronically through the  illinois.jobs2web.com  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the  SuccessFactors  employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Organizational Relationship

Under the general direction of the Voting System & Testing Team Lead, and the Director of Voting and Registration Systems, the Voting System Specialist I, performs functions relative to the operational and procedural aspects of voting systems; performs voting tabulation system testing and certification testing to ensure voting systems are secure and promotes the integrity of statewide voting technology which is used by Illinois election authorities and the general public; assists in the development and planning of on-site and off-site testing; collaborates with agency divisions, election authorities, vendors, and the general public as it relates to voting systems; effectively organizes, coordinates, and independently schedules day-to-day projects and requirements to ensure all assignments receive appropriate attention and that established timelines are met.

Essential Function 1

1. Assist with the review and evaluation of voting system approval applications for compliance with requirements in the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), the Illinois Election Code, the Illinois Administrative Code, and regulations set forth by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC); assist with certification testing while appropriately applying current laws, rules, policies, and procedures governing election law; develops test plans, and attends jurisdictional field testing of certified voting systems prior to each election; travel required on short notice (

Essential Function 2

2. Assist in the collection of pre-election and post-election documents, certification and data for each election cycle, including, but not limited to : public test of tabulation equipment, re-tabulation, jurisdictional profile, computer operator logs, and sealed election programs; as necessary attends and observes public test and re-tabulation to ensure quality assurance; prepare and provide updates and reports relevant to statutory requirements; performs various functions within the Illinois Voter Registration System (IVRS) related to management of equipment and testing data.

Essential Function 3

3. Develops working knowledge with the Illinois Election Code and election related issues; provide election authorities guidance and information on new and existing legislation as it relates to voting systems and standards; exercise tact, resourcefulness, and professional communication skills with colleagues, election authorities, vendors and the general public.

Essential Function 4

4. Assist with inter-agency projects, other division activities and planning efforts; continue education by utilizing computer based learning (CBL) modules, attends training sessions, seminars, zone meetings, and conferences.

Essential Function 5

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications 1

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting, public administration, government or communications or one year of professional elections experience such as might be acquired in the public sector.

Minimum Qualifications 2

Requires ability to conduct research on election data and to analyze current rules and policies.

Minimum Qualifications 3

Requires excellent computer and mathematical skills.

Employment Condition 1

Occasional travel required.

This position title is eligible for our hybrid telework arrangement (up to 2 remote days per week) and tuition reimbursement programs (100% of tuition costs covered). Upon accepting this position, you will be eligible to enroll into the State of Illinois Group Insurance Program, which includes various highly competitive and low cost coverage options for health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition this position offers a competitive time off package, including : 12 paid sick days per calendar year (accrual basis); a minimum of 10 paid vacation days per calendar year (accrual basis); 3 personal days per calendar year; and 12 paid state holidays per calendar year.

The SBE welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections.

Salary : $3,750 - $4,167