Election Systems Specialist

Provides technical support for the Election’s systems. Maintains inventory tracking programs. Maintain security/auditing procedures and the elections software library. Provide Applications/Database support for elections. Assist users with hardware and software problems.

• Oversee, prepare, document the creation of each election using elections system software and hardware.
• Prepare and oversee the programming, testing, documentation, and logic and accuracy procedures for elections system software and hardware.
• Prepare and test electronic voting equipment; voter qualifying computers and printers; and tabulation equipment in accordance with manufacturer and statutory requirements.
• Use election system software to prepare ballots, including entry of candidate and propositions according to state regulations.
• Verify and validate through external means, the accuracy of each ballot style and all district assignments.
• Train and support staff, including election workers, on the operation of all electronic voting equipment and computers used for qualifying voters.
• Supervise troubleshooting during elections process.
• Assist in the multi-media training programs and visual aids for election workers.
• Provide support, including on-site and telephone support of election systems.
• Operate Election Night Tabulation reporting software.
• Generate election system reports for Elections Administrator and others as required.
• Use software applications, such as Microsoft Office, to create and edit spreadsheets and documents as required.
• Use and maintain Voter Registration and Election system software programs.
• Prepare and post all required Notices of Election for posting and canvas reports.
• Maintain Lubbock County Elections’ website, ensuring all required postings and updates are available for the public.
• Prepare and transmit reports electronically to various government entities.
• Act as liaison between Elections, vendors and ITS Department regarding election systems.
• Assist with warehouse duties before, during and after each election, travel to election sites to deliver equipment/or supplies, test and troubleshoot equipment as required.
• Recommend departmental expenditures for election systems.
• Cross train with other employees on all elections systems.
• Public speaking at community events or in educational venues.
• Other duties as assigned

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 1-2 years of technical school or specialized training in software applications. Completion of current Elections systems training within 6 months of date of hire. Current Texas driver’s license and current liability insurance required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strong computer software and technical expertise; working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and some experience with database reporting software; excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with others; organizational skills and ability to complete assigned tasks within deadlines; prioritize work; and work independently in the absence of specific instructions. Possess the ability to learn and adapt. Retain composure under pressure. Maintain departmental confidentiality.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Maintain the ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the shift; Reach, grip and use fine dexterity; Push and pull objects; Flex upper trunk forward at the waist and fully at the knees multiple times a day; Lift and carry up to 30 pounds multiple times a day; Frequently rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing; place arms above, at or below shoulder height; Use of vision and depth perception; Talking and hearing ; verbal and written communication. Must possess the mental and physical capacity to effectively perform the essential functions and meet the requirements of the position.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that 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.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.