Do you like driving and physical work? This short-term assignment provides an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process!
We are currently recruiting individuals to create a roster of skilled temporary employees who will work in the Short Term Temporary Ballot Van Driver position. Training is provided to perform assigned work.
King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.3 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
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 assignment will begin the week of October 11th and may last for up to one (1) month. The work schedule on Election Day (November 2nd), will be adjusted to start earlier and end by 11:00 p.m. The number of hours worked and the work schedule vary according to the workload including additional evenings and weekends. This position is non-exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
The ideal candidate will have:
Travel to work locations throughout King County with limited or no public transportation services is required. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required to operate King County vehicles; must be 21 years old.
A final offer of temporary employment will be contingent upon the review of an official Washington State Driving Abstract establishing a good driving record.
Testing: Candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited in for testing. Testing will consist of a small physical capacity test of no more than 20 pounds and a basic driving test.
Union: This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 117, Joint Units Agreement.
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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.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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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