Administrative Specialist III (Ballot Collection Lead)

Ballot Collection Lead

This is an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process! The Department of Elections is searching for an energetic and resourceful professional who likes to "get stuff done". The Ballot Collection Lead position in the Elections Services Division combines an exciting, fast-paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done. Under the direction of the Ballot Collection & Logistics Supervisor, this position will support and lead the critical behind-the-scenes operations that keep King County's nearly 100 ballot drop box locations running smoothly. From coordinating ballot collection teams and training temporary staff, to supporting fleet and warehouse logistics, you will help ensure every ballot is collected securely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills, experience overseeing diverse workgroups, and a demonstrated ability to manage data, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with experience in logistics, warehouse/receiving, training, data tracking, and customer service will thrive in this position. This position will lead processes, projects, and people which includes leading, coaching, mentoring, and training temporary and regular staff. Leads may also provide assistance and/or participate in long-term cross-training in multiple work areas to meet organizational agile efforts.

King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, one of the largest vote-by-mail counties in the United States. KCE's mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on core values of accuracy, equity, integrity, service, teamwork, and transparency. The team at KCE is committed to ensuring all King County voters can get registered, cast their ballot, and make their voices heard. Learn more at This position is open to all qualified applicants. This recruitment may also be used to create a list of candidates to fill current and future career service and term-limited temporary (TLT) positions over the next 6 months. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of mandatory on-site work complemented with some telecommuting work and meetings as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection, where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.