Elections Coordinator (Special Project Worker)
il y a 21 heures
Austin
Under the direction of the Division Director, an assistant director, or manager within the Elections Division, this position is responsible for coordinating and supporting a variety of activities during an election cycle, along with other support staff, to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is in an Administrative Support series of job classifications. Applicants work under supervision performing administrative and support duties. This position requires a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department, including evenings, early morning, weekend and holiday hours during peak election periods. Coordinates job duties for seasonal workers associated with elections and provides support to one or more programs in the Elections Division, including: Ballot by Mail, Call Center, Election Worker Training, Elections Site Coordination, Personnel, and Voting Equipment & Operations programs. Assists with receiving and processing applications for Ballot by Mail, provides voter support, and assists as needed and under the direction of a manager the duties of the Early Voting Ballot Board, and Signature Verification Committee. Provides support in Elections Call Center as needed. Assists in development of training materials for Election Workers for both Early Voting and Election Day. Facilitates election worker training, in small and large group settings, both online and in-person, with strict adherence to curriculum standards and legal requirements. Works with temporary workers in configuring voting equipment and/or electronic poll books to be used by Election workers in the field. Assists other coordinators and managers in recruiting, assigning, and onboarding election workers using an election management system. Responsible for identifying and coordinating polling place sites used during Early Voting and Election Day, including compliance with ADA standards. Assists in coordinating site contracts and delivery logistics under supervision of a manager. Communicates with and responds to general requests for information from voters, county employees, and the public by phone, email, and in-person. May be required to provide in person and telephonic voter support in office as well as basic office administrative duties. Provides exemplary customer service to voters, the public, and stakeholders, including providing consistent information in regard to state and federal laws. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Responsibilities include moving and packaging equipment, assisting in the warehouse, and handling inventory allocation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Government, Political Science, Public Administration or a directly related field AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible elections program or project management experience; OR, any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License. As part of the duties for this role, the employee will have access to Criminal Justice Information (CJI) and must meet all CJIS Security Policy requirements, including fingerprint-based background screening and adherence to data handling protocols. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: • Office and supervision practices and techniques., • Office management principles and practices., • Computers and computer applications., • Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques., • Federal, State and Local applicable laws; Texas Election Code., • Election procedures and forms., • Use of election equipment utilized in area of assignment., • Supervising others, including team building., • Problem solving and decision-making., • Communicate effectively., • Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team., • Learn the laws and regulations of an election set forth in the Election Code., • Train, coordinate, and review the work of seasonal employees., • Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities., • Perform in a stressful environment, while maintaining a professional manner., • Operate a variety of office equipment and a computer including word processing, spreadsheets and databases., • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials and general public. Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees. Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits. Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit. Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family. Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction. Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs. Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year. Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County