Reference #: 4185748 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (N-2023-61894) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2023.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Share your knowledge and skills while working with an agency that strives to strengthen the security, integrity, and accessibility of elections for all eligible Pennsylvanians!  The Department of State is seeking an Elections Analyst 1 to provide training and technical guidance to internal staff and county election offices on the proper administration and application of election-related applications and systems.  If this sounds like the career for you, apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Within this role, you will facilitate training sessions with county election offices and Department of State personnel as well as develop training materials such as instructional presentations, tutorials, and other training aids.  You will have the opportunity to support the planning and implementation of business needs in election technology by analyzing and recommending system changes.  This includes assisting with the development of user acceptance testing plans and conducting and/or participating in pre-election and post-election testing and auditing.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 50%.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of professional experience evaluating public programs or information technology systems, and a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, political science, or information technology; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employmen opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.