Elections Technician

Job Description

Job Description

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT:

This temporary position will consist of working 40 hours/week, excluding holidays, through November 2026. 

Graduation from high school or equivalent, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.

Position Summary:

This is technical work in the operations and training facility for the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office.

An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of standard technical tasks relating to the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of voting equipment and supplies throughout Alachua County.

 
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties:

Works directly with voting equipment performing configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance following specific step by step instructions; Performs basic repairs.

Performs site surveys at each polling place facility.

 

Stocks equipment, supplies, booths, and ballots for each polling place. 

Transports materials to polling locations throughout Alachua County.

Drives a county vehicle to perform required duties.

Organizes and maintains Elections Operations Center.

Scan documents, complete information of forms, and data entry. 

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of election vehicles and keeping each vehicle fueled.

Performs related work as required.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles, software and equipment used in modern office clerical procedures.
Ability to follow procedures thoroughly and carry out complex instructions.

 
Ability to meet deadlines critical to the function of an election.

Ability to collect data using industry standard software.

Ability to maintain detailed documentation and express one's self clearly and concisely.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

Ability to learn the methods, procedures, laws and best practices specific to the Supervisor of Elections.

Ability to push and/or pull fully loaded hand carts; ability to load and unload materials from carts and/or vehicles.

Ability to accurately and efficiently sort, distribute, and deliver equipment and materials.

Ability to safety operate a cargo van, box truck, and hydraulic lift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and peripheral vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

Company Description

Alachua County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Alachua County gives preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.

Alachua County's mission is to provide responsive service to citizens and responsible stewardship of county resources for current and future generations.

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT:

Company Description

Alachua County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Alachua County gives preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. \r\n\r\nAlachua County's mission is to provide responsive service to citizens and responsible stewardship of county resources for current and future generations.\r\n\r\nNOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: