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Election Technician

Position Overview: The Election Technician supports all aspects of Election Technology Services operations, including ensuring voting equipment is prepared, delivered, returned, and accurately inventoried for each election. This entry-level position requires regular interaction with election officials and staff, providing accurate and timely assistance while maintaining accurate records and supporting the overall readiness of election technology and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares election equipment and supplies for upcoming elections.
• Drives County vehicles to transport election equipment to designated locations.
• Maintains accurate records using the required software applications.
• Receives, inspects, and logs election equipment after each election cycle.
• Helps maintain the assigned warehouse area to ensure it remains organized, clean, and safe.
• Responds to staff inquiries by providing information or direction regarding the status of orders.
• Operates standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and scanners.
• Troubleshoot equipment and identify effective solutions as needed.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements:

• Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Previous experience working in a team.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work under stress and maintain high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work overtime without prior notification and work flexible hours as required.
• Strong data accuracy and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attentive to detail and consistently thorough.
• Works well under pressure while maintaining effective communication.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices.

Preferences:

• Prior experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive 26 ft. box truck.
• Forklift Operator's Certificate.

General Information:

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Monday Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
• Overtime hours as required to include extended hours and weekends during election periods.

Salary:

• $ 25.14 Hourly
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Plus, benefits

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Works in an office/warehouse environment with periodic travel to Vote Center locations for equipment delivery and retrieval.
• Operates standard office and warehouse equipment, including computers, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
• May be exposed to varying temperatures, dust, and loading dock conditions.
• Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly; extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion.
• Requires close vision for inventory records and the ability to hear safety alarms and warning signals. Must follow all applicable safety protocols.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Harris County Employee Benefits:

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit:

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: www.benefitsathctx.com