Elections Specialist

ELECTIONS SPECIALIST

CHECKOUT OUR WEBPAGE: HERE

APPLY  HERE

Please attach cover letter and resume

THE POSITION: Provides effective customer service, provide general clerical support and records maintenance, and answer phones. An Elections Specialist must possess strong clerical and customer service skills; have acquired knowledge of Department functions through on-the-job experience and is a department-related specialist with a good working knowledge of Department policies and procedures and Idaho Title 34 - Elections. This position is tasked with meeting legally-mandated deadlines and processing election documents accurately and within tight timeframes.

• $17.98 to $21.38 per hour depending on experience

• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.96% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement

• Excellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of $55.33 (nicotine free rate).  View our entire benefits package.

• 40 hours of vacation after 6 months of full time employment

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

View the full job description.

THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF:

• You have strong clerical and customer service skills

• You are able to be a Sworn Deputy Clerk.

• You can meet legally mandated notice requirements and filing deadlines and process election documents accurately and within tight deadlines.

• Are able to provide accurate, diplomatic yet complete information when requested by citizens, candidates, Elected Officials, the Secretary of State's office, and candidates for office.

• Use sound judgement in checking Idaho Code regarding supplying information to the media, political parties, County staff and the website, or maintaining its confidentiality as appropriate.

• You have strong map reading skills to determine voting precincts, legislative districts, special districts and zones.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have a High School Diploma or GED

• Do you have 6 months of customer service and  3 months of government elections experience or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Do you have knowledge of the political system, State and County statutes/ordinances, precincts, election laws, and election procedures?

• Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license, and are you insurable?

CONTACT US:

Human Resources (208) 446-1640

kcrecruit@kcgov.us

Follow on LinkedIn

OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 180,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County.  

TO APPLY: Apply online at  https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities

Attach a cover letter and resume to the online application.

Must successfully pass the County's pre-employment and subsequent drug tests.

EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace