Clerk III - Auditor

Summary

The Auditor’s Office has a vacancy for the position of Clerk III in the Elections Division.

• Performs voter registration, including local and integration with the statewide Voter Registration Data Base, monitors and reviews reports related to registration, and works cooperatively with the Secretary of State’s office.
• Acts as mail ballot inspection/duplicating auditor, working closely with temporary staff hired for this function, monitoring and assisting temporary staff with ballot receipt and processing.
• Cross‑trains and works in other divisions of the Auditor’s Office, as assigned, particularly the Recording Division.
• Plans and arranges own work sequences and routines, uses resources effectively, and designs, lays out, and produces forms, newsletters, notices and other printed materials.
• Identifies customer needs, explains services clearly, and promptly responds to requests, evaluating priorities and independently addressing diverse matters, inquiries and complaints, providing technical information and resolving issues related to the area of assignment.
• Seeks technical assistance from various state and local agencies to answer unique or complicated questions outside the scope of experience; answers, screens or routes telephone inquiries.
• Searches for or assists others in locating documents, records and other public information related to the area of assignment; uses available technology and equipment to obtain data.
• Reviews documents for compliance with state and/or federal requirements and accuracy of payments; indexes and/or images relevant information.
• Assists with the development of office policies, procedures, workflow, routines and systems, as assigned.

Assists with special projects as assigned, cross‑trains in other divisions of the Auditor’s Office as assigned, performs other duties as assigned, and provides backup by working closely with other employees and the supervisor.

• Must obtain certification as a Certified Election Administrator per WAC 434‑260‑220, after two years of service in the election division and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must take an oath as Deputy Auditor.
• Attends Washington State Elections Conference as assigned.

Elections Supervisor

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

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$21.60 – $32.75; MCBA‑Range 108.0

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of progressively responsible general office, clerical and/or secretarial experience.
• Certification as a Certified Election Administrator is desired (must obtain this within three years of employment and maintain it throughout employment).
• Completion of college‑level computer courses in database, spreadsheet, and word processing is desirable.
• Ability to type accurately and proficiently with a speed of 40 net words per minute and perform data entry at 130 net strokes per minute.
• Background check must meet County criteria.
• Must pass job‑related tests.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year.
• Eligibility for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County.
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees.
• Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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