ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with Elections staff members to ensure accurate execution of pre and post-election day activities;
• Maintains, tracks and controls inventory for over 4 million dollars in elections related equipment;
• Programs voting equipment for deployment to approximately 200 polling places and 5 early voting sites;
• Prepares and maintains mobile voting trailer and 3 unit vehicle fleet;
• Prepares and palletizes all materials for shipping to polling places for each election;
• Processes voting equipment after each election;
• Repairs and replaces voting equipment;
• Provides training for temporary warehouse workers;
• Applies the provisions of the Idaho Code to the conduct of elections in a fair and open manner;
• Answers inquiries according to established departmental policy and Idaho law governing elections;
• Works in a warehouse environment, managing warehouse layout, storage and public records requirements, and warehouse workflow;
• Oversees and directs a group of 2 to 6 temporary election workers to accomplish necessary tasks;
• Files documents and answers questions regarding the work of the office;
• Proofreads type written and printed materials.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Associates degree from an accredited university in public administration, government, political science, geographic information science, accounting, or related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Previous work in an election office or other public service agency preferred;
• Must have experience in operating typical warehouse equipment;
• Knowledge of Idaho Code as it pertains to elections preferred;
• Good knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• Good knowledge of general office equipment and filing systems;
• General knowledge of mechanical aptitude as it relates to equipment preparation, maintenance, and repair;
• General knowledge of elections process;
• General knowledge of office routines and telephone etiquette;
• General knowledge of data base entry and proofing data entry and documents;
• General knowledge of training/instruction programs and processes;
• General knowledge of project management, motivation techniques, training, stress management, and related activities;
• Skill in prioritization of duties as well as time and task management;
• Skill in written and verbal communications;
• Skill in operating multiple types of equipment;
• Ability to learn specialized elections computer systems;
• Ability to ask questions for clarification and immediately bring mistakes to the Supervisor's attention;
• Ability to learn a multitude of processes and manage them in accordance with Idaho Statutes;
• Ability to manage the programming of electronic systems and computer equipment in conjunction with the election's staff;
• Ability to direct several people and several detailed work processes simultaneously while achieving accurate results;
• Ability to work with processes ranging from the very specific requiring attention to minute detail to vague requirements requiring mature judgment and input from co-workers, the Election Director, Elections Supervisor and the Clerk.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work overtime both before and after elections, including weekends;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
• Must be forklift certified or obtain County forklift certification within 6 months of employment;
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening;
• Employee must be deputized to make work actions effective.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed primarily in a warehouse with limited duties performed in an office environment.
• The employee in this class is subject to environmental conditions pertaining to each area;
• Requires ability to routinely lift 35 lbs. and up to 50 lbs.;
• Requires ability to push and pull pallet in excess of 200 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a warehouse and general office environment to accomplish tasks, including but not limited to repetitive bending, reaching, stooping and kneeling.