Temporary Ballot by Mail Clerk

Temporary Ballot by Mail Clerk

Salary

$17.00 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Temp Full-time

Job Number

17077

Department

County Clerks Office

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

Successful applicants will be trained to perform Ballot by Mail (BBM) duties and responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: Mail Processing, Imaging, Correspondence, Ballot Now, Data Entry or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).This position requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to office policies and procedures. Applicants should be capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing reports, spreadsheets and other documents as directed.
• Assisting with the filing and storage of election records.
• Preparing BBM voting materials.
• Assisting with supply handout before and supply returns after an Election.
• Inputting data and scanning documents into election-related programs and databases.
• Verifying compliance of communications, documents and forms utilized for mail voting with the Texas Election Code.
• Supporting other BBM teams as necessary and appropriate.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas.

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Willing to learn new things.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Flexibility to shift from one area of work to another on short notice.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Experience with elections and election processes preferred.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Temp Full-time | Position End Date: 11/13/2026 - This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County-contracted agency.

• Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

• Overtime hours as required to include extended hours and weekends during election periods.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office and a warehouse environment.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying 10 to 30 pounds for short distances.
• May require extended time standing.

Salary:

• $17.00 Hourly

Location:

• 15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Do you meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Do you have experience with elections and election processes?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx