Voting Machine Technician

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware seeks a Voting Machine Technician responsible for preparing voting machines for elections, testing software and hardware, and ensuring readiness of electronic poll books for deployment.

You will train and supervise seasonals, troubleshoot devices, and maintain inventory and records to support safe and accurate election operations. A valid driver's license and basic equipment knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience in troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Six months' experience in using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
• Six months' experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of operating electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of components of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Knowledge of prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prepares voting machines for all elections, conducting testing and ensuring proper software and equipment are ready for deployment.
• Prepares electronic poll books for all elections, testing and ensuring programming is complete and poll books are ready for deployment.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots issues with voting machines, poll books, printers and scanners.
• Makes major repairs of machines, replacing faulty components and assemblies.
• Replaces component parts and conducts diagnostic tests to determine repair approach.
• Attends specialized training to acquire certification to work on equipment.
• Trains and supervises seasonals in deployment, inspection, setup and removal of equipment.
• Trains poll workers in using voting machines and poll books and applicable laws and procedures.
• Provides demonstrations on voting machines and poll books to civic groups and the public.
• Maintains inventory of election equipment, tools and parts and ensures accountability after each election.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic equipment

Testing equipment

Record keeping

Electronic equipment

Laws and regulations

Data entry

Supervision

Driver's License

Job description

Summary Statement An incumbent in this class is responsible for conducting the maintenance, repair, testing, and preparation of voting machines and preparing electronic poll books for elections.

• Supervises 10 to 12 seasonals

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Prepares voting machines for all elections, conducting testing of machines, and ensuring proper software and other equipment and materials are operating properly and ready for deployment.
• Prepares electronic poll books for all elections, conducting testing, ensuring programming was completed, and poll books are operating properly and ready for deployment.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots issues with the voting machines, electronic poll books, and other equipment such as printers and scanners.
• Makes major repairs of machines such as straightening machine frames to correct torsion damage, replacing public counters, motors and transmission assemblies.
• Replacing component parts, conducting various diagnostic tests, and analyzing results to determine the best approach to replace a part/component.
• Attends specialized training to acquire certification to work on equipment.
• Trains and supervises seasonals in the deployment, inspection, set up, and removal of voting machines, other equipment and materials.
• Trains poll workers in using voting machines and electronic poll books and applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding elections.
• Provides demonstrations on voting machines and electronic poll books to civic groups, neighborhood associations, legislators, and the public.
• Maintains inventory of all election voting equipment, tools and parts. Ensures all equipment is accounted for after each election.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Voting Machine Technician

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Six months' experience in troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Six months' experience in using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
• Six months' experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of operating electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of components of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Knowledge of prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.