Williamson County, TX
Voting System Analyst II - Elections
Williamson County, TX, Georgetown, Texas, United States, 78628
Salary:
$29.68 Hourly
Location :
Georgetown: 301 S/E Inner Loop, TX
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
14.02748
Department:
Elections
Opening Date:
08/29/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
***This position is funded to begin 10/1/2024***
Reporting directly to the Voting System Supervisor, responsible for the programming of electronic and paper ballots for the Williamson County Elections department. Prepares, tests, troubleshoots, and coordinates repairs for voting equipment and programming of electronic pollbooks.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Maintains responsibility for the tabulation of paper and electronic ballots and the creation of election results reportsProcesses information requests for tabulation dataGathers and proofs election ballot language from various sourcesPerforms state mandated tabulation tests and manages testing membersPrepares and inventories programming media for voting equipmentAssists divisional supervisors by programming and testing various voting equipmentCoordinates and supervises annual maintenance of voting equipmentManages election setup, paper and electronic ballot creation within appropriate systemGenerates ballot proofs, printed test decks and audio files for entity approval and/or public testingPre-tests paper and electronic ballots, sets up public logic and accuracy tests of electronic voting and tabulation equipmentCoordinates, recruits, trains, and oversees personnel for required Public Logic & Accuracy testing of the voting equipmentProvides basic installation and troubleshooting support for voting system hardware, software, and network componentsAssists in creation and use of ballot style tables for manual ballot assignment proceduresCatalogs and prepares media for voting and tabulation equipmentServes as a department IT Department liaison and assist with implementing software, performing routine maintenance, performing inventory control and identifying functionality issuesProvides various election reports to the Secretary of state for primary and general elections via web portal prescribed by the stateProvides assistance on Election Day with phone support for election officials: troubleshoot technical issues and participate in election night work activitiesConfigures, maintain, and retain backups of all election system programming databases in accordance with local, state and federal lawsAssists the Operations staff in maintaining proper stock levels and inventory methodsCommunicates frequently via telephone, e-mail, and in person with poll workers and the general publicServes as a primary contact for the election Judge's hotline and assists with complex issues from elections judges and staffCross-trains with office staff in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operationsAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to - Voting System SupervisorDirect Reports - NoPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, speaking, listening, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing, and occasional lifting/carrying (up to 45 lb.)ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentRegular travel between work sites as requiredIRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in Information Technology or related field and three (3) years of experience performing database programming or related IT experience; OR an equivalent combination of education or experienceAdvanced knowledge of and skill in database and spreadsheet programsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid driver's licensePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related fieldExtensive experience working with database softwarePrior experience working in Elections and/or public-sector environmentRegistered Election Official (REO) certification within two (2) years of employmentCertified Election/Registration Administrator (CERA) within five (5) years of employmentEMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at .
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
01
Do you possess an Associate degree in Information Technology or related field and three (3) years of experience performing database programming or related IT experience; OR an equivalent combination of education or experience?
YesNo
02
Do you possess an advanced knowledge of and skill in database and spreadsheet programs?
YesNo
03
Do you possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite?
YesNo
04
Do you currently possess or are you able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire?
YesNo
Required Question
$29.68 Hourly
Location :
Georgetown: 301 S/E Inner Loop, TX
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
14.02748
Department:
Elections
Opening Date:
08/29/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
***This position is funded to begin 10/1/2024***
Reporting directly to the Voting System Supervisor, responsible for the programming of electronic and paper ballots for the Williamson County Elections department. Prepares, tests, troubleshoots, and coordinates repairs for voting equipment and programming of electronic pollbooks.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Maintains responsibility for the tabulation of paper and electronic ballots and the creation of election results reportsProcesses information requests for tabulation dataGathers and proofs election ballot language from various sourcesPerforms state mandated tabulation tests and manages testing membersPrepares and inventories programming media for voting equipmentAssists divisional supervisors by programming and testing various voting equipmentCoordinates and supervises annual maintenance of voting equipmentManages election setup, paper and electronic ballot creation within appropriate systemGenerates ballot proofs, printed test decks and audio files for entity approval and/or public testingPre-tests paper and electronic ballots, sets up public logic and accuracy tests of electronic voting and tabulation equipmentCoordinates, recruits, trains, and oversees personnel for required Public Logic & Accuracy testing of the voting equipmentProvides basic installation and troubleshooting support for voting system hardware, software, and network componentsAssists in creation and use of ballot style tables for manual ballot assignment proceduresCatalogs and prepares media for voting and tabulation equipmentServes as a department IT Department liaison and assist with implementing software, performing routine maintenance, performing inventory control and identifying functionality issuesProvides various election reports to the Secretary of state for primary and general elections via web portal prescribed by the stateProvides assistance on Election Day with phone support for election officials: troubleshoot technical issues and participate in election night work activitiesConfigures, maintain, and retain backups of all election system programming databases in accordance with local, state and federal lawsAssists the Operations staff in maintaining proper stock levels and inventory methodsCommunicates frequently via telephone, e-mail, and in person with poll workers and the general publicServes as a primary contact for the election Judge's hotline and assists with complex issues from elections judges and staffCross-trains with office staff in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operationsAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to - Voting System SupervisorDirect Reports - NoPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, speaking, listening, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing, and occasional lifting/carrying (up to 45 lb.)ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentRegular travel between work sites as requiredIRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in Information Technology or related field and three (3) years of experience performing database programming or related IT experience; OR an equivalent combination of education or experienceAdvanced knowledge of and skill in database and spreadsheet programsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid driver's licensePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related fieldExtensive experience working with database softwarePrior experience working in Elections and/or public-sector environmentRegistered Election Official (REO) certification within two (2) years of employmentCertified Election/Registration Administrator (CERA) within five (5) years of employmentEMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at .
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
01
Do you possess an Associate degree in Information Technology or related field and three (3) years of experience performing database programming or related IT experience; OR an equivalent combination of education or experience?
YesNo
02
Do you possess an advanced knowledge of and skill in database and spreadsheet programs?
YesNo
03
Do you possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite?
YesNo
04
Do you currently possess or are you able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire?
YesNo
Required Question