ELECTION SPECIALIST - WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Peoria County; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria County Elections is seeking an Election Specialist to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot voting system equipment while complying with all election laws. The role also supports election administration and voter registration.

You will train and supervise temporary election specialists and election judges, ensuring accurate operations during peak periods and election events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Strong aptitude for computers and system operations.
• Proficient with Windows-based software including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of election administration and voting processes preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with the public and officials.
• Detail oriented and able to work under deadlines.
• Effective filing and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot voting system equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and troubleshoot voting system equipment.
• Assist with administration of elections and voter registration.
• Train and supervise temporary election specialists and election judges.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Deadline driven

Education

Associate degree in IT/CS

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ELECTIONS - ELECTION SPECIALIST - WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Job Description Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Election Specialist manages, maintains, and troubleshoots voting system equipment, while staying in compliance with local, state, and federal election laws. The Election Specialist also assists with various duties relating to the administration of elections and voter registration. Additionally, the Election Specialist will train and supervise temporary election specialists and election judges.

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of two years office experience and/or combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must possess a strong aptitude of computers and system operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows based software including Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• General knowledge of election administration and voting processes preferred.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with, the public, candidates, elected officials, county elections personnel, State Board of Elections personnel, Election Judges, and Registrars in an ever-changing political environment.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work under the pressure of deadlines.
• Effective filing and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot equipment as relating to the position.
• Must have valid Illinois driver's license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.