Elections Support

Government Center
301 Court Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

Classification Temporary (M.S. 179A.03, Subd 14 and M.S. 353.01, Subd 2b(a)(3), as amended)

Reports to County Auditor/Treasurer

Unit Non-Union

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Position Description

Assist with elections processes.

• Provide election support for all elections; answer questions and provide voter assistance.
• Follow established procedures for ballot handling and chain of custody.
• Process validation of test ballots.
• Set up, test and dismantle voting equipment.
• Assist in processing within Statewide Voter Registration System (S.V.R.S).
• Process absentee ballot applications and mail ballots.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Knowledge: MN election process. Adhere to all laws, statutes, policies and rules with the essential level of confidentiality and safety required of the position.

Skills: Proficient in using automated systems relevant to the position. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all stakeholders relevant to the position. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, accuracy, and problem solving.

Abilities: Attend trainings/meetings/make deliveries, on an as needed basis. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Follow established procedures and directives from supervisors.

• Work experience in a MN county, city, township or school district.
• Served as an MN election judge.

View Functional Job Analysis below

Key:

Never (0%) Rarely (1-5%) Occasionally (6-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Continuously (67-100%)
Not at all 1-24 minutes in an 8 hour work day
.5 hours-2.5 hours in an 8 hour work day
2.75-5.25 hours in an 8 hour work day
5.5 – 8 hours in an 8 hour work day
Essential Function:
Organize, transport, and test objects and machines required for voting.
Critical Demands:
1. Low-level lift:
Occasionally (6-33%)
Required in order to stack and assemble voting equipment, polling devices, and election supply boxes.
- Lift up to 15 pounds from floor to 60 inches.
- Lift up to 24 pounds from floor to 36 inches
- Lift up to 29 pounds from floor to 24 inches.
2. Lift and carry:
Occasionally (6-33%)
Required in order to transport polling equipment, and to assist with lifting and transferring assistive
voting device from floor onto a tabletop.
- Lift up to 15 pounds in each hand and carry the total of 30 pounds up to 133 feet.
- Lift up to 35 pounds from floor, side-step 2 feet, and lower onto surface height of 30 inches.
3. Single hand lift and carry:
Occasionally (6-33%)
Required in order to transport voting equipment in handled case.
- Lift handled object weighing 36.5 pounds with one hand and carry up to 133 feet.
4. Push/pull:
Occasionally (6-33%)
Required in order to transport assistive voting device in rolling case.
- Push or pull a wheeled case with handle, weighing 80 pounds, up to 133 feet.
5. Low-level work:
Rarely: (1-5%)
Required in order to obtain, stack, and transfer ballots from the ballot box.
Maintain full or modified kneeling or squat position while grasping, stacking, and transferring paper for up to 2 minutes at a time.

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Regular attendance on the job and the performance of other duties as assigned are required. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this position description at any time.

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