Under supervision of the Elections Administrator, the Elections Technology Specialist performs complex and technical duties related to activities in overseeing the County's voting equipment by creating each election's ballot using ballot origination software, programing and testing the County's voting equipment with each elections ballot, processing and scanning returned mail-in ballots with the Ballot Board, and maintaining the County's voting equipment after each election.Creates each election's ballot utilizing vendor ballot origination software. Programs voting equipment once ballots have been createdAssists Elections Administrator with proofing and testing the ballot implementations using a State mandated Logic and Accuracy testMaintains voting equipment inventory and ePollbook laptops. Conducts back up and reset of electronic voting equipmentMaintains and updates Election website and social media accounts pertinent to voting information and ensuring ADA complianceAssists with planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the electronic process, ensuring that all voter and election records and files are prepared and maintained in a legal mannerFulfills open records requests pertaining to election recordsOperates delivery truck; driving to deliver and pick up Election Day equipment which involves disassembling and reassembling electronic componentsTrains and leads election workers in operating voting equipment, as well as other aspects of the Elections officeCompiles State required reports, backups, and audit logs for each electionProvides technical guidance to other Elections staff regarding equipment and softwareMaintains voting equipment and systems in accordance with state guidelines; coordinates software and hardware updates, downloads election software and prepares electronic poll books and memory cardsMaintains department laptops, printers and related election equipmentPerforms back-up procedures for programs and filesPlans and selects voting machines to be assigned to polling places, track Serial numbers of assigned machines and ensures records of equipment inventory are properly maintainedWrites and maintains logs of voting equipment issues, work performed and actions taken to fix mechanical and or electronic voting machinesLead troubleshooting support for voting system hardware, software and network componentsAttends vendor training to improve knowledge of election equipmentCorresponds with vendors and the state regarding software issuesRegular attendance and timeliness are requiredLIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Must be a registered voter of the State of Texas. May not be a candidate for public office, hold a public office, or hold an office or position in a political party. Other restrictions apply. (See sec 31.035 of the Election Code.)Education Associate's degree in political science, business administration, public administration, computer science, information technology or a related field, in lieu of degree, minimum 2 years' experience in a related role plus the required years of experience listed belowSkills & Experience 2 years' experience in office administration, logistical support, technology support, or related fieldValid class C driver license and acceptable driving recordProficient skill in planning, assigning and coordinating activitiesMust have experience in computer skills and office softwareCurrent and valid Texas driver's license and safe driving recordAbility to conduct detailed research and accurately analyze complex issuesAbility to interpret legal documentsAbility to maintain confidentiality and act with discretionAbility to operate standard office equipmentWork with public in person and by telephoneMust be able to manage time and work with minimal supervisionMust be a registered voter of the State of TexasMust also be personally bondablePossess excellent communication skillsRequires some skill in working with numbers in calculating fees/ percentagesPreferred Knowledgeable in current Texas Election Code and Federal regulations related to electionsBilingual proficiency in SpanishDisclaimer McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.All Employees Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and communityMust have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at largeMust be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general publicEnvironmental Factors Individual works mostly indoors in a well‑lighted air‑conditioned office with occasional outdoor errands and/or deliveries.Physical Demand Requirements Frequent sitting, standing, bending and walkingIncludes lifting and carrying loads (40-50 lbs.) as well as moving rolling equipment carts (up to 300 lbs.) for distances up to 120 ft.Continuous reading and communicating both on the telephone and in personContinuous use of the computer and keyboardHours / Special Conditions Hours necessary to complete work requirements. General office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are times when it will be necessary to work over 40 hours per week to complete tasks.#J-18808-Ljbffr