King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, the largest vote-by-mail county in the United States. KCE's mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on three key priorities – (1) actively identifying and working to remove barriers to voting at both the individual and community level, (2) strengthening relationships with community and governmental partners, and (3) creating a culture of professional growth and development, openness and inclusion. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx. We are recruiting to create a roster of skilled temporary employees who will work in seasonal temporary positions in various work groups within Elections. These positions will perform a variety of duties necessary to support the administration of the 2021 November General Election in King County. Specific job duties will vary based on the needs of the Elections Department. Training is provided to perform assigned work. Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Forms and Materials Required: King County online application and answers to the supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed as received. Work Schedule: The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The number of hours worked and the work schedule vary according to the workload. During peak election cycles some positions might work additional hours including evenings and weekends. Typically, the duration of the work is 3-4 weeks; however, some positions work only a few days. These positions are non-exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay. Work Location(s): This position will work at Renton Elections Building located at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. The position may also be requested to work at additional off-site voting and registration centers throughout the county. |
King County Elections believes in working in a very agile working environment. Creating a team that delivers now and in the future is very important. There may be various job duties that you could be assigned. Some examples Include:
Customer Service – assist voters with questions on site or may answer incoming calls, provide basic election information, look up voter information, and/or call voters to verify information; enter data and validate voter information for various elections related activities.
Voter Services/Registration – process incoming voter registration requests and search for matching records, enter voter information data, and on-site customer service.
Production – provide support for large-scale operations, establishing, reconciling, and maintaining data. Production jobs process incoming ballots and may require standing or sitting in one location for long periods of time. Most positions require lifting and moving ballot trays weighing 25 lbs. Some of our processes include:
Ballot Review/Scan –scans ballots and ensures that votes are counted as the voter intended through a variety of quality control processes.
Opening - open and separate envelopes and ballots; inspect ballots and envelopes, complete batch ticket information.
Signature Verification – analyze and determine whether to accept or challenge a signature by applying the criteria of 'Signature Verification standards' as required by Revised Code of Washington.
Ballot Collection - accompany a driver to a predetermined route and empty ballots from the ballot drop boxes. Secure the ballots and transport them back to the Elections office.
Customer Service Specialist - greet voters and provide customer service onsite at a Ballot Drop Box on Election Night. Speak with voters and answer various questions related to Elections. May assist with traffic flow. Manage any lines that may form and citizen expectations. As part of a closing team, this individual will assist in drop box closing procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Candidates must have predictable and reliable attendance and the ability to work the required hours for the assigned job. Travel to work locations throughout King County with limited or no public transportation services is required. The most competitive applicants will have work experience, abilities and skills in one or more of the following, depending on the requirements of each job:
These positions will be filled as Customer Services Specialist I ($19.99/hour), Administrative Specialist I ($20.49/hour), or Administrative Specialist II ($22.57/hour) depending upon the needs of the Elections Department and candidate test scores.
Selection Process: Application materials will be screened on an ongoing basis; the most competitive candidates will be e-mailed for further steps in the selection process that may include a data-entry assessment test, interview, and physical agility test. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR FURTHER STEPS IN THIS PROCESS.
COVID-19 Precautions: We have incorporated a number of changes to our office flow, public access, sanitation, building modifications, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and gloves to keep everyone safe and healthy. More information will be provided to you about these protocols and how we are ensuring your safety if you are selected.
Union: These positions are represented by Teamsters Local 117, Professional & Technical and Administrative employees.
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(New) Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.
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To Apply
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For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Reeshema Lewis
Sr. Human Resources Analyst
Reeshema.Lewis@kingcounty.gov
(206) 263-8413
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
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