TECHNICAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - Elections

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Voting Equipment Supervisor at Tarrant County oversees day-to-day operations of Voting Equipment Technicians, prioritizing and scheduling workloads to meet deadlines for every election in Fort Worth and surrounding areas. You will manage equipment delivery, supply distribution, and staff assignments with a focus on reliability and accuracy.

Key requirements include an Associate’s degree or equivalent, three years of related experience in elections or warehouse, a valid driver license, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent and three years related (elections or warehouse) experience.
• Background in relational database preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred. Technical background and experience in Election Management preferred.
• Valid and current driver license and good driving record required.
• Ability to obtain certification in election equipment functionality and software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Voting Equipment Technicians and subordinate and temporary staff, providing training and guidance as required.
• Plan and assign daily workload for the Operations area. Prioritizes, schedules and organizes workload to meet deadlines for each election.
• Evaluate Voting Equipment Technicians and subordinate staffs’ performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses, providing development and motivation, and making hiring recommendations as necessary.
• Record and track the scheduled and corrective maintenance of voting and support equipment and department vehicles to ensure maximum performance and availability (including but not limited to EECs, racks, tubs, forklifts, pallet jacks, and trailers).
• Requisitions trucks, vans, and temporary staff to help with equipment delivery, supply distribution and other duties as required for each election. Requisitions supplies needed to maintain support equipment and voting equipment.
• Assists with election activities, troubleshooting and answering calls from elections officials about voting equipment and procedures.
• Participates in testing of voting equipment (pre-test, post-test, and public testing).
• Submits requisitions for voting equipment and supplies and tracks requisitions, purchase orders, and purchase deliveries to ensure receipt. Provides proof of delivery documentation as required.
• Oversees the preparation, proofing, assembly, and delivery of the election official supply kits.
• Provides reports to managers and supervisors as required.
• Enforces established procedures and performs quality checks of work performed by departmental staff, making corrections as necessary.
• Coordinates with other areas and departments to expedite work and improve performance.
• Acts as a liaison between County Elections, political parties, and entities for election activities as required.
• Acts as first-level resource for staff questions regarding customer issues, policies, etc.
• In absence of Manager, serves as point-of-contact with the County Facilities Department regarding building maintenance.
• Participates in personnel matters including disciplinary actions and resolution of departmental disputes. Provides input for department budget as it relates to voting equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the security of in-person voting equipment, electronic tabulators, and results files for the Ballot Board Judge and accumulation systems.
• Attends training as assigned by manager or as required to maintain, enhance, or acquire job skills.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Relational database

Supervisory experience

Election management

Driver's license

Certification process

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Election management software

Job description

Summary

Supervises day-to-day tasks for the Voting Equipment Technicians by prioritizing, scheduling, and organizing workload to meet deadlines. Oversees the assembly of election supply kits for all elections. Oversees temporary staffing to help with equipment delivery, supply distribution and other duties as needed for each election. Requests trucks and vans needed for runners (early voting and election day) and delivery personnel as required for each election. Trains and evaluates employees as well as handles difficult operational problems.

• Supervises the Voting Equipment Technicians and subordinate and temporary staff, providing training and guidance as required.
• Assists with planning and assigning daily workload for the Operations area. Prioritizes, schedules and organizes workload to meet deadlines for each election.
• Evaluates Voting Equipment Technicians and subordinate staffs’ performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses, providing development and motivation, and making hiring recommendations as necessary.
• Records and tracks the scheduled and corrective maintenance of voting and support equipment and department vehicles to ensure maximum performance and availability (including but not limited to EECs, racks, tubs, forklifts, pallet jacks, and trailers).
• Requisitions trucks, vans, and temporary staff to help with equipment delivery, supply distribution and other duties as required for each election. Requisitions supplies needed to maintain support equipment and voting equipment.
• Assists with election activities, troubleshooting and answering calls from elections officials about voting equipment and procedures.
• Participates in testing of voting equipment (pre-test, post-test, and public testing).
• Submits requisitions for voting equipment and supplies and tracks requisitions, purchase orders, and purchase deliveries to ensure receipt. Provides proof of delivery documentation as required.
• Oversees the preparation, proofing, assembly, and delivery of the election official supply kits.
• Provides reports to managers and supervisors as required.
• Enforces established procedures and performs quality checks of work performed by departmental staff, making corrections as necessary.
• Coordinates with other areas and departments to expedite work and improve performance.
• Acts as a liaison between County Elections, political parties, and entities for election activities as required.
• Acts as first-level resource for staff questions regarding customer issues, policies, etc.
• In absence of Manager, serves as point-of-contact with the County Facilities Department regarding building maintenance.
• Participates in personnel matters including disciplinary actions and resolution of departmental disputes. Provides input for department budget as it relates to voting equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the security of in-person voting equipment, electronic tabulators, and results files for the Ballot Board Judge and accumulation systems.
• Attends training as assigned by manager or as required to maintain, enhance, or acquire job skills.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent and three (3) years related (elections or warehouse) experience.
• Background in relational database preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred. Technical background and experience in Election Management preferred.
• Valid and current driver license and good driving record required.
• Ability to obtain certification in election equipment functionality and software.
• Must be able to guide the work for a large staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises the Voting Equipment Technicians and subordinate and temporary staff, providing training and guidance as required.
• Assists with planning and assigning daily workload for the Operations area. Prioritizes, schedules and organizes workload to meet deadlines for each election.
• Evaluates Voting Equipment Technicians and subordinate staffs’ performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses, providing development and motivation, and making hiring recommendations as necessary.
• Records and tracks the scheduled and corrective maintenance of voting and support equipment and department vehicles to ensure maximum performance and availability (including but not limited to EECs, racks, tubs, forklifts, pallet jacks, and trailers).
• Requisitions trucks, vans, and temporary staff to help with equipment delivery, supply distribution and other duties as required for each election. Requisitions supplies needed to maintain support equipment and voting equipment.
• Assists with election activities, troubleshooting and answering calls from elections officials about voting equipment and procedures.
• Participates in testing of voting equipment (pre-test, post-test, and public testing).
• Submits requisitions for voting equipment and supplies and tracks requisitions, purchase orders, and purchase deliveries to ensure receipt. Provides proof of delivery documentation as required.
• Oversees the preparation, proofing, assembly, and delivery of the election official supply kits.
• Provides reports to managers and supervisors as required.
• Enforces established procedures and performs quality checks of work performed by departmental staff, making corrections as necessary.
• Coordinates with other areas and departments to expedite work and improve performance.
• Acts as a liaison between County Elections, political parties, and entities for election activities as required.
• Acts as first-level resource for staff questions regarding customer issues, policies, etc.
• In absence of Manager, serves as point-of-contact with the County Facilities Department regarding building maintenance.
• Participates in personnel matters including disciplinary actions and resolution of departmental disputes. Provides input for department budget as it relates to voting equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the security of in-person voting equipment, electronic tabulators, and results files for the Ballot Board Judge and accumulation systems.
• Attends training as assigned by manager or as required to maintain, enhance, or acquire job skills.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent and three (3) years related (elections or warehouse) experience.
• Background in relational database preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred. Technical background and experience in Election Management preferred.
• Valid and current driver license and good driving record required.
• Ability to obtain certification in election equipment functionality and software.
• Must be able to guide the work for a large staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent and three (3) years related (elections or warehouse) experience.
• Background in relational database preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred. Technical background and experience in Election Management preferred.
• Valid and current driver license and good driving record required.
• Ability to obtain certification in election equipment functionality and software.
• Must be able to guide the work for a large staff.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, grasp, climb, pull, and push.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at [phone].