ELECTION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in relevant operating systems, programming languages, change control software, data recovery products, or a related field; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in installation, configuration and troubleshooting of operating systems software; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Special Qualifications Proof of U.S. citizenship is required for employment in the Fulton County Registration and Elections Department. Specific License or Certification Required Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Veterans’ Preference Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. Examination The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. The application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position. Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to perform technical support duties in the testing, repairing, preparing, and maintaining inventory of voting machines and equipment. Responsibilities include installing/configuring operating systems, training others on operating systems, conducting diagnostic testing, and resolving software problems. Essential Functions Performs pre‑electoral Logic & Accuracy Testing to validate functionality and accuracy of voting equipment: scores and records voter intent on computerized voting systems and component items; prepares voting units using Logic and Accuracy procedures; and assists in resolving election equipment software problems. Performs technical inspection and charging of all voting equipment on assigned schedule: utilizes checklist to inspect all voting units for external and internal deficiencies; documents test results; and maintains files as required. Provides technical support to poll workers and election officials on voting equipment; trains others in the use of equipment software; utilizes troubleshooting procedures to solve all issues involving voting equipment; and provides backup to other technical support personnel. Assists in the inventory management control of sensitive and controlled election equipment; establishes and conducts periodic hands‑on serial number inventory. Installs and configures mainframe operating systems software. Communicates with Elections Chief, Elections System Supervisor, other employees, third‑party service contractors, laborers, the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Performs other related duties as required. For Applicants With Prior Military Service We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Leadership Under Pressure: Shows calm, mission‑focused decision‑making during high‑stakes election periods, ensuring accuracy and continuity even when deadlines or issues intensify. Operational Planning & Execution: Executes detailed plans for equipment setup, testing, deployment, and retrieval with precision, following strict procedures and maintaining accountability for all assets. Adaptability & Rapid Problem‑Solving: Quickly diagnoses and resolves unexpected technical or logistical issues with voting equipment or polling site operations while keeping the process running smoothly. Team Cohesion & Communication: Communicates clearly with election staff, poll workers, and technical teams to coordinate tasks, share updates, and maintain seamless election‑day operations. Safety & Risk Awareness: Identifies and mitigates risks related to equipment security, chain‑of‑custody, physical safety, and data integrity, ensuring compliance with all election protocols. Technical & Equipment Proficiency: Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains election systems and voting equipment with confidence, applying strong technical discipline and attention to detail. Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. Other Requirements Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5‑10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fulton County, GA