Elections Poll Worker

Elko County -
Elko, NV

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Job Details

Seasonal
$14 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer service
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Job Description

To perform duties pertaining to Elections.

In order to be an election worker in Elko County you must:

Be a United States citizen and be a registered voter in the State of Nevada
Physically able to endure long hours on Election Day (approximately 14 hours +)
Physically be able to set up equipment that is approximately 35lbs. in weight.
Have a professional demeanor.
Have access to reliable transportation.
Able to attend required poll worker training.

Pay for Elections Workers is as follows:

Election Training - $45 per attendance
Polling Place Setup - $25.00
Election Worker
- $150.00 per day for a full day
- $75.00 per day for half-day
Team Leader - $180.00 per day (full day)
Counting and Duplicating Boards and Additional Workers - $14.00 per hour

Mileage will be paid at the current County reimbursement rate only to those who reside 10 or more miles from the Polling Place, Counting Facility, or Training Facility.

Education and Experience

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Setting up and tearing down election equipment while maintaining security.
Prepare and start equipment as instructed in training classes.
Maintain election security during voting periods.
Thoroughly review and complete election forms.
Be familiar with election voter processes.
Identify voters using their signature on file or through identification when required. Signature verification training is provided during mandatory training.
Activate and issue electronic voter cards and keep records.
Securely handle surrendered ballots.
Assist voters with the voting process.
Open polls to allow voters to check in to vote.
Close the polling place and assist with end-of-day balancing reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

Knowledge of all procedures and functions of assigned focus areas.
Basic office operations and ability to use PCs, label printers, and tablets

Skills

Strong customer service and excellent collaborative teamwork.
Attention to detail.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow Nevada Election Laws and instructions by the Elko County Clerk’s Office.
Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 45 lbs.
Ability to recognize election issues/concerns and promptly report any concerns to the Team Leader or Deputy Clerk.

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**This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment with Elko County, Nevada. The content of this position description may be changed without notice, and employment may be terminated by either party at will. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks. **

Elko County offers a complete benefits package for all regular, full-time employees including a minimal fee for health care, dental and vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance,100% County paid PERS retirement (Public Employee Retirement System), and deferred compensation plans. We offer 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, Family Medical Leave, Military Leave, Educational Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program, in addition to no state income tax.

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