Election Systems Specialist

Location and Time Frame

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION LOCATED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS

TIME-LIMITED POSITION ENDING 12/29/2026

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in relevant operating systems, programming languages, change control software, data recovery products, or a related field; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in installation, configuration and troubleshooting of operating systems software; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Proof of U.S. citizenship is required for employment in the Fulton County Registration and Elections Department.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Perform technical support duties in the testing, repairing, preparing, and maintaining inventory of voting machines and equipment. Responsibilities include installing/configuring operating systems, training others on operating systems, conducting diagnostic testing, and resolving software problems.

• Performs pre‑election Logic & Accuracy Testing to validate functionality and accuracy of voting equipment: scores and records voter intent on computerized voting systems and component items; prepares voting units using Logic and Accuracy procedures; and assists in resolving election equipment software problems.
• Performs technical inspection and charging of all voting equipment on assigned schedule: utilizes checklist to inspect all voting units for external and internal deficiencies; documents test results; and maintains files as required.
• Provides technical support to poll workers and election officials on voting equipment; trains others in the use of equipment software; utilizes troubleshooting procedures to solve all issues involving voting equipment; and provides backup to other technical support personnel.
• Assists in the inventory management control of sensitive and controlled election equipment; establishes and conducts periodic hands‑on serial number inventory.
• Installs and configures mainframe operating systems software.
• Communicates with Elections Chief, Elections System Supervisor, other employees, third‑party service contractors, laborers, the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Performs other related duties as required.

• Data Utilization
  :
  Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data.
• Human Interaction
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  Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
  Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
• Verbal Aptitude:
  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude:
  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Functional Reasoning:
  Requires the ability to apply principles of rational…