Election Tech & Operations Lead

Tarrant-County,-Tx; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County Elections is seeking a supervisor to oversee Voting Equipment Technicians and temporary staff, ensuring timely workload planning and accurate assembly of election supply kits. You will coordinate maintenance, tests, and delivery logistics for voting equipment across elections.

You will train staff, evaluate performance, and act as a liaison with elections officials and other departments. A valid driver’s license and information security for election data are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required; three years related experience preferred.
• Background in relational database preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred; technical background in Election Management preferred.
• Valid and current driver license with good driving record.
• Ability to obtain certification in election equipment functionality and software.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Voting Equipment Technicians and temporary staff; provides training and guidance.
• Plan and assign daily workload for Operations; prioritize and schedule to meet deadlines for each election.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide development and motivation; make hiring recommendations.
• Track maintenance of voting equipment and department vehicles; ensure maximum performance.
• Requisition trucks, vans, and temporary staff for equipment delivery and support.
• Assist with election activities, troubleshoot, and answer calls from elections officials.
• Participate in testing of voting equipment (pre-test, post-test, public testing).
• Submit requisitions for voting equipment and supplies; track purchase orders and deliveries.
• Oversee preparation, proofing, assembly, and delivery of election official supply kits.
• Provide reports to managers and supervisors; enforce procedures and perform quality checks.
• Coordinate with other areas to expedite work and improve performance.
• Act as liaison between County Elections, political parties, and entities for election activities.
• Serve as first-level resource for staff questions about policies and customer issues.
• In absence of Manager, act as point-of-contact with County Facilities Department regarding building maintenance.
• Participate in personnel matters; contribute input for department budget related to voting equipment.
• Ensure security of voting equipment, electronic tabulators, and results files.
• Attend training as assigned to maintain or enhance job skills.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Workload planning

Training and coaching

Problem solving

Communication liaison

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Relational database

Election equipment software

Job description

Tarrant County Elections is seeking a supervisor to oversee Voting Equipment Technicians and temporary staff, ensuring timely workload planning and accurate assembly of election supply kits. You will coordinate maintenance, tests, and delivery logistics for voting equipment across elections.

You will train staff, evaluate performance, and act as a liaison with elections officials and other departments. A valid driver’s license and information security for election data are required.