Election Services Representative

Richland County; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County is seeking an Election Services Representative responsible for maintaining and dispensing election equipment and supplies, and preparing computer programs for each election.

You will assist with poll worker recruitment, ADA-compliant polling locations, and election reporting following strict protocols. GIS data interpretation and statistical analysis support forecasting supply needs and post-election processes.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a computer-related field or a high school diploma with two years of tech experience.
• State Election Commission certification within 18 months of hire; yearly recertification thereafter.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and software related to voter registration/elections.
• Requires a South Carolina Driver’s License and ability to drive a county vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and dispense election equipment and supplies.
• Prepare computer programs and operations for each election.
• Assist with poll worker recruitment and training.
• Create ADA-compliant polling location lists and maps.
• Analyze statistical data to forecast future supply needs.
• Generate public and confidential reports and assist with certification.

Skills

GIS data analysis

Two years tech environment experience

Geographic data interpretation

Education

Associate's Degree in computer-related field

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Election Services Representative

The purpose of this class is to maintain and dispense election equipment and supplies, prepare specific computer programs and operations for each election, assist with poll worker recruitment and training, create and maintain a list of ADA-compliant polling locations, and assist in election night and post-election processes. Under supervision and while adhering to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures, this class monitors equipment and supply inventory, maintains election equipment for proper functionality, assists with testing and preparing the election definition and equipment, ensures election security, conducts tabulation and election reporting following strict protocols and procedures, and provides information and documentation for election certification. This class will schedule dispensation, delivery, and retrieval of election equipment; analyze statistical data in order to calculate future supply needs and to make recommendations related to recount and runoff elections; assemble supplies needed for each polling location for each election; create and generate public and confidential reports; and perform technical tasks related to geographic data.

The class engages in basic GIS-related work; gathers, updates, and interprets geographic and demographic election data; and conducts related research and analysis. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Requires work involving: standing, walking, talking or hearing, sitting, pushing, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Requirements and Qualification

This class requires an Associate's Degree in a computer-related field or a high school diploma and two years of experience in a technology-dependent environment. State Election Commission certification must be completed within 18 months, and yearly recertification is required thereafter. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and other software related to voter registration and elections. Requires a South Carolina Driver’s License and a good driving record and the ability to drive a county vehicle and at least a 16-foot box truck. At the discretion of the Executive Director, a combination of education and experience may be substituted for stated education and experience requirements.

Compensation Minimum: $18.74

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.