Elections Technician (Auditor Office)

Address: 913 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, Iowa, 55240 Salary Range (Min-Mid) $0.00 - $30.00 Dept./Office/Position Type Auditor - Professional Employee Type Regular Job Description *Applicants are required to submit a résumé and are encouraged to submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position.* ** On average, this position works approximately 30 hours per week. The pay rate is $17.25/hour.** DEFINITION AND DUTIES Under supervision and in accordance with Iowa law, handle clerical and/or technical duties as assigned. Performs general maintenance and testing, as well as delivery and pick up to/from precincts, of voting equipment and electronic poll books. KNOWLEDGE OF & ABILITY TO Basic office practices Operation, maintenance, and repair procedures for computers or office equipment, electronic devices, and machinery English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary, and punctuation Ability to: Represent Johnson County in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner, and in a manner, which avoids bias and conflict of interest, and the appearance of bias and conflict of interest. Perform office duties, including those related to elections, in the same manner. Learn, apply, and articulate departmental policies and procedure Perform tasks with a moderate degree of speed Be detail-oriented and accurate while performing duties Use a computer for the purpose of data entry and basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database operations Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and members of the public Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias Interact effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view Operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax and postage machines, photocopiers, and multi-line telephones Handle low to moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position Follow oral and written instructions Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication Have sufficient vision which permits light to moderate production and review a wide variety of materials both in hardcopy and electronic form Have sufficient manual dexterity to make mechanical repairs, hand written notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse Have sufficient personal mobility to complete duties at various worksites Stand, sit, bend, twist, and reach Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds Work flexible schedule and overtime as required MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS High school graduate, Precinct Elections Official experience, or equivalent OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. SPECIFIC DUTIES to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Assist in the diagnostics, maintenance, repair, programming and testing of electronic vote-counting equipment, computers and other election equipment according to deadlines, technical specifications and Iowa law. Assist in the delivery of electronic vote-counting equipment before, during, and after an election in a timely fashion. Assist in ensuring the security of voting equipment and media cards. May be asked to perform a variety of tasks that are necessary for the facilitation of an election in accordance with Iowa law. Participate in training and educational opportunities and work-related meetings as requested. Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices. Attend work regularly at the designated place and time. Supplemental Description Johnson County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. For assistance please contact: Human Resources at humanresources@johnsoncountyiowa.gov or 319-356-6003. Compensation Grade 00 Our Mission: "To enhance the quality of life for people of Johnson County by providing exceptional public services in a collaborative, responsive and fiscally accountable manner. Johnson County prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees by offering a competitive total compensation package within the local government sector. The County makes a significant investment in employee benefits and is pleased to provide offerings including Iowa Public Employees Retirement Systems (IPERS), ISave 529, Public Loan Forgiveness, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a Deferred Compensation plan with County matching for eligible employees. These benefits empower County employees to care for themselves and their families, fostering a sense of security that enables them to focus on effectively serving the public. Employees often find the generous paid time offencompassing vacation time, sick days, personal days, holidays, and paid parental leaveparticularly appealing. The County shares the costs of many benefits with employees, and some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee. Well-known reliable carriers for medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD. Click to view more about our Employee Benefits and Johnson County. You cant be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply for consideration. It is the policy of Johnson County to afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, or pregnancy, and to provide equal opportunities to disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, other veterans, and individuals with a disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Johnson County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Human Resources Department Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 913 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 240 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: (319) 356-6003 Email Human Resources