Election Tech & GIS Analyst

City of Santa Fe Springs; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Dorchester County Government seeks a GIS/Elections Analyst to manage elections processing, GIS data, and election-day readiness. Responsibilities include programming and maintenance of electronic voting machines, creating geographic voter data, and coordinating materials and training for poll workers.

The role requires an Associate degree in GIS or related field and at least two years of experience, plus certifications within two years of employment. Strong GIS skills with ArcGIS are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with emphasis in GIS mapping, drafting, data processing or a closely related field.
• Requires at least two (2) years of related work experience.
• Must possess valid state driver’s license.
• Must obtain certification from the State Election Commission within two (2) years of employment.
• Must obtain GIS Fundamentals certificate within first two years of employment or have equivalent experience with ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Performs programming, testing, preparation, preventive maintenance, security and inventory control of electronic voting machines.
• Prepares and maintains geographic data for voter registration to ensure correct voting combination assignment.
• Prepares, assembles and coordinates distribution of voting materials; sets up Direct Record Electronic voting machines; programs election software; collects and counts ballots; and reports totals.
• Writes, tests and certifies ballot generation and tabulation programs; oversees and assists with programming electronic voting equipment for each election.
• Creates, updates and trains poll workers for voting machines and election duties.
• Conducts GIS analyses for Elections/Registration Operations and supports Dorchester County GIS Coordinator.
• Converts maps/engineer drawings to computerized data; develops maps/graphics from sketches or field data.
• Interprets survey field notes and creates layouts from engineering notes using computer programs.
• Assembles technical data for planners, engineers and other professionals; maintains logs and records.
• Responds to inquiries from county/city departments and the public; performs general clerical tasks; attends seminars/training.

Skills

GIS mapping

Drafting

Data processing

ArcGIS

Education

Associate degree in GIS mapping/drafting/data processing or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Dorchester County Government seeks a GIS/Elections Analyst to manage elections processing, GIS data, and election-day readiness. Responsibilities include programming and maintenance of electronic voting machines, creating geographic voter data, and coordinating materials and training for poll workers.

The role requires an Associate degree in GIS or related field and at least two years of experience, plus certifications within two years of employment. Strong GIS skills with ArcGIS are essential.