Elections Specialist II - Elections



Elections Specialist II - Elections

Salary

$14.02 - $24.03 Hourly

Location

DeLand, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

22-00393

Department

Elections

Opening Date

02/28/2022

Closing Date

3/14/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Major Functions

Progressively responsible office work requiring knowledge of the rules and regulations of the electoral process and dealing with the general public, securing polling places; and maintaining, storing, locating voting equipment.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
 

  • Assists citizens applying for voter registration/pre-registration or providing notification of changes in their address, political party affiliation, name, etc.
  • Processes registration applications received from other agencies in conjunction with the National Voter Registration Act.
  • Verifies the eligibility of all signers of petitions for ballot issues and for candidates for political office.
  • Operates computerized signature retrieval system for scanning, indexing and retrieving voter signatures, and pertinent documents.
  • Maintains and/or prepares formal registered voter listings for use in local, State, and national elections. 
  • Operates computer using specialized software to enter and extract information on individual registered voters and statistical data.
  • Audits the formal voter records after their use and return from election polling places includes the processing of various affirmations and affidavits completed on Election Day.
  • Maintains the voter registration database in cities and precincts as well as a categorical count of registration changes.
  • Assists with compiling and labeling envelopes for mass mailings. 
  • Assists in the process of incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Prepares replacement voter identification cards. 
  • May assist in performing duties pertaining to state central voter file maintenance, in accordance with Florida Statutes. Includes verifying and processing information on duplicate registrations, felony convictions and deceased voters.
  • May assist in securing polling places throughout the community that meet precinct and ADA criteria for all elections in the county.
  • Assists with conducting explanatory meetings on the election process and demonstrates the use of voting equipment.
  • Prepares and packs all election-related materials for distribution to each polling place location.
  • Assists with transportation of voting equipment to polling places and other voting sites.
  • Prepares equipment for elections.
  • Determines proper number of voting machines for each precinct. 
  • Prepares, installs, and tests equipment used on Election Day.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs on voting equipment.
  • Helps maintain SOE warehouse.
  • Assists with ballot layouts.
  • Picks up vote by mail ballots from locations across the county for delivery to main office.
  • Performs other election night duties as assigned.
  • May assist with voter education activities in the community.
  • Performs related work as required.


Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and one (1) year of experience in office work. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of office practice and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of election office practices and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of election laws and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the County geographic and political districts as applicable to local, state and national elections.
  • Knowledge of the administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the Office of the Supervisor of Elections.
  • Knowledge of the voting machines and proper storage and set up. 
  • Knowledge of requirements regarding voting precincts.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws and regulations and apply these to work problems. 
  • Ability to meet and deal effectively with other employees and the general public. 
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the electoral process. 
  • Ability to operate standard computer equipment (consoles, etc.). 
  • Ability to simply and effectively demonstrate equipment usage to officials and groups. 
  • Ability to read and understand equipment specifications and operational manuals. 
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read instructions, memos and letters. Ability to write complex, compounds sentences. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to perform basic math functions.
Physical Demands: Medium work. May be required to lift 40 pounds frequently. Ability to stand, push, pull, carry, lift, walk, see, talk, grasp.
Environmental Demands: Both indoor and outdoor work. Exposure to dust, humidity, heat, cold, rain.


Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
 
HEALTH INSURANCE
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
  • Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF
  • Personal Leave
  • Holidays
  • Bereavement
  • Military


HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving (and day after)
  • Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
  • Computer Purchase Program
  • Direct Deposit Payroll


Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

Employer
County of Volusia
Address
125 W New York Avenue

DeLand, Florida, 32720
Phone
386-736-5951