Administrative Specialist II; Elections Specialist

This is an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process!

This position will be filled as a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) for current King County employees who have passed their initial probationary period. It is anticipated to last until December 2027.

The Department of Elections is searching for energetic and resourceful professionals who like to "get stuff done". The Administrative Specialist II positions in the Voter Services Department combines an exciting, fast-paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will have a desire to help ensure the democratic process through public service. They will thrive in an innovative
environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves,
work hard
, have
fun
, and get the job done.

King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, one of the largest vote-by-mail counties in the United States. KCE's mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on core values of accuracy, equity, integrity, service, teamwork, and transparency. The team at KCE is committed to ensuring all King County voters can get registered, cast their ballot, and make their voices heard.

Learn more gcounty.gov/elections.aspx.

This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process. This recruitment may also be used to create a list of candidates to fill current and future term-limited temporary (TLT) positions over the next 6 months.

Materials Required to Apply
: A completed online King County employment application gcounty.gov/jobs and a Resume
is required with your submission.

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of mandatory on-site work with some telecommuting work as needed. The work site for this position is the Elections Building, 919 SW Grady Way in Renton. The position may also be frequently requested to work at additional off-site voting and registration centers throughout the county.

This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The workweek is typically 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position is expected to be able to work during sudden changes to schedule that may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays during designated election times. Mandatory overtime (including weekends or evenings) will be required during elections and other peak work periods.

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in person, via telephone, and via e-mail by processing voter registrations, communicating election program information and explaining election procedures, guidelines and regulations.
• Perform production-level computer work which includes accurate data entry, retrieving and editing records.
• Organize and coordinate work activities and assist with providing training and one-on-one instruction to diverse staff.
• Set up records and file documents in both electronic and paper formats.
• Review documents for proper format, accuracy, completion, eligibility, and other legal guidelines.
• Audit work group data entry activities to ensure performance quality and efficiency of work.
• Utilize spreadsheets, word documents and reports to track and document performance data.
• Research and resolve questions from staff, citizens and stakeholders.
• Document and improve work processes
  , procedures and instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to enter a high a volume of data into a production application with speed and accuracy.
  Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform the repetitive tasks required for data entry.
• Demonstrated comfort with the use of personal computers, email and electronic record filing systems to create correspondence and spreadsheets, send and receive information, access and analyze data, and develop reports and outreach materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
  with others on the team and in and outside of the department.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the position.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer…