VOTING MACHINE TECHNICIAN

Clark County; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Elections Department seeks qualified candidates for the Voting Machine Technician position. You will test voting machines using electronic testing equipment and follow standard testing procedures to identify potential issues requiring repair on a regular schedule to ensure proper voting equipment operation.

Candidates must be available for mandatory overtime at little to no notice during key phases of the election cycle, including weekends and holidays, and must meet the education

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of full-time experience in skilled mechanical/equipment maintenance.
• Two election periods with warehouse prep, programming and repair may substitute for the two years of experience.
• Background checks and driving license required; citizenship and work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Tests voting machines on a regular schedule using electronic testing equipment and standard procedures to identify repair needs.
• Reviews testing records and inspects machines for problems; perform maintenance, adjustments and repairs within capability; arrange warranty repair as needed.
• Before elections, inserts ballot faces and memory cartridges and runs final tests to ensure correct operation.
• Coordinates delivery and pickup of equipment to/from voting locations on election days; travels to locations as needed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic testing equipment

Job description

About The Position

The Clark County Elections Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Voting Machine Technician position. As a member of our warehouse team, you will test all voting machines using electronic testing equipment and following standard testing procedures to identify potential issues requiring repair on a regular schedule to ensure proper voting equipment operation.

About The Position

The Clark County Elections Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Voting Machine Technician position. As a member of our warehouse team, you will test all voting machines using electronic testing equipment and following standard testing procedures to identify potential issues requiring repair on a regular schedule to ensure proper voting equipment operation.

Candidates must be available for mandatory overtime at little to no notice during key phases of the election cycle, including weekends and holidays.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time experience in performing skilled mechanical and/or equipment maintenance. Four (4) election periods (any combination of primary or general election support periods) with warehouse experience prepping, programming, and repairing voting equipment to be used in an official election may be substituted for the two (2) full years of experience. Election warehouse support is desirable. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended hours or emergency overtime during election periods. Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Tests all voting machines on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure proper operations; uses electronic testing equipment and follows a standard testing sequence to identify possible areas requiring repair.
• Reviews printed records of each testing process; as a result of the testing process and/or after election usage, inspects machines for problems and determines maintenance and repair requirements; performs maintenance and adjustment and makes repairs within the scope of capability; arranges for warranty repair as appropriate.
• Prior to the election process, inserts printed ballot faces and memory cartridges and runs final tests to ensure correct operation.
• Arranges for and coordinates the delivery and pick-up of equipment and materials to and from voting locations on election days.
• Answers requests for service, travels to voting locations and repairs machines if possible to continue the voting process.
• Maintains the voting equipment in an active state in the event of challenged ballots.
• Organizes and prepares ballots, instructions and other materials required for each voting location; receives and verifies shipments of materials and assists in physically loading and transporting such supplies.
• Maintains accurate records and files related to the work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, electronic test equipment and hand and power tools in the course of the work.
• Drives a motor vehicle in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office or warehouse setting, use standard office equipment and basic hand and power tools, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to deliver materials and repair equipment; strength to lift boxes of materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds and to maneuver equipment weighing in excess of 200 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.