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 position or Special Duty Assignment for current King County employees who have passed their initial probationary period. It is anticipated to last until August 2029.

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.

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 located at 919 SW Grady Way in Renton.

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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We require the flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods of the Election cycle that may occur outside of typical business hours.

A completed online King County employment Application. A Resume and Cover Letter are required and should be attached before submitting your application. The cover letter should describe how your skills and experience meet or exceed the requirements of the job.

King County Elections believes in working in a very agile working environment. Creating a team that delivers now and in the future is very important. There may be various job duties that you could be assigned to including:

• 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 and retrieving and editing records.
• Organize and coordinate work activities and assist with providing training and one-on-one instruction to diverse staff.
• Provide assistance with ballot delivery including proofing Voter's Pamphlets and ballots.
• Set up records and file documents in both electronic and paper formats.
• Review documents for proper format, accuracy, completion, eligibility, and other legal guidelines.
• 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.
  Assist with ballot collection by accompanying a driver to empty ballots from ballot drop boxes and securely transport them back to the Elections office.

• Attention to detail
  and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the position.
• Commitment to providing excellent verbal and written customer service
  to everyone. This can be demonstrated through establishing and maintaining effective relationships and building rapport with a variety of people through active, attentive listening, and…