Elections Administrator 1 (Unclassified)

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Elections Administrator 1 (Unclassified)

Salary

$44,441.81 - $65,037.37 Annually

Location

90 W Plato Blvd (Saint Paul), MN

Job Type

Unclassified (Temporary)

Job Number

2024-00562

Department

24G01-Prop Rec & Rev/Elections

Opening Date

06/17/2024

Closing Date

7/2/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Basic Function

To perform a wide variety of duties and activities related to the administration of elections, including processing, and analyzing voter registration and absentee voting documents, maintaining information on registered voters, and polling places, assigning election judges, and performing other election-related duties as assigned. Duties assigned are of simple to moderate complexity. Employee performs duties at a high level of proficiency with moderate supervision and instruction. This is the entry level of this class series. Experience at this level enables employees to gain the knowledge and develop the proficiency skills and abilities to advance to Elections Administrator 2.

This is a limited duration position, that is currently funded through the end of 2025. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

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Examples of Work Performed

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.

• Assist with performing the statutory duties of the Ramsey County Auditor as directed by the department’s division manager and supervisors.

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Statewide Voter Registration System.

• Provide support to staff assisting with voter registration, absentee voting, election judges, and warehouse.

• Accept official documents and review for completeness and legal compliance, issue elections-related documents and other materials, and process customer transactions.

• Provide election-related information to public by telephone, email, written correspondence, and in-person.

• Ability to manage competing timelines during the election cycle.

• Ability to deliver training to election judges, staff, and members of the public.

• Perform other election-related duties, as assigned.

  Voter Registration Administration

• Lead a group of seasonal staff responsible for carrying out duties related to voter registration under the supervision of an Election Administrator 2 or 3.

• Process and analyze voter registration documents using the statewide voter registration system.

• Investigate and resolve issues of simple to moderate complexity with incomplete or improper registrations. Escalate unresolved issues to supervisor.

• Provide election-related information to the public by telephone, email, written correspondence, and in-person at a customer service counter.

• Collect data, compile, and analyze statistics related to various election activities.

• Conduct and provide training to seasonal staff and election judges.

  Absentee Administration

• Lead a team of Election Judges to conduct in person absentee voting at a front counter that serves 500+ voters per day, under the supervision of an Election Administrator 2 or 3.

• Review and process absentee ballot applications and related documents using the statewide voter registration system is properly completed.

• Investigate and resolve issues of simple to moderate complexity with incomplete or improper absentee ballot applications. Escalate unresolved issues to supervisor.

• Provide election-related information to public by telephone, email, written correspondence, and in-person at a customer service counter.

• Conduct and provide training to seasonal staff and election judges.

  Election Judge Administration

• Perform the duties related to the assignment of election judges under the supervision of an Election Administrator 2 or 3.

• Use multiple management systems to administer the assignment of election judges and to assist with polling place logistics.

• Communicate information to election judges by telephone, email, written correspondence, and in-person at a customer service counter.

• Conduct and provide training to seasonal staff and election judges.

  Warehouse Administration

• Under the supervision of an Election Administrator 2 or 3, assist with the organization, inventory, preparation, and distribution of the supplies and technologies used to conduct elections.

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery and pickup according to schedule.

• Complete logic and accuracy testing for various technologies used to conduct elections.

• Safely operate and maintain warehouse equipment.

• Conduct and provide training to seasonal staff and election judges.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in political science, public administration, planning, communications or a related field.

Experience: Six months experience as an election’s assistant or an equivalent position in a local, county, state, or federal government office or equivalent in an election related activity.

Substitution: Four years of experience above the minimum requirement may substitute for the education. basis. Associate degree in political science, public administration, planning, communications or a related field and two years and six months of experience working in a county, city, state, or federal elections office, or equivalent experience in an election related activity.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Please read below for further instructions.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment .

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

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For further information regarding this posting, please contact jessica.damm@co.ramsey.mn.us