Elections Judge - Temp

Arapahoe County•Littleton, CO

6d•$16 - $19

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. There are multiple types of roles for several different temporary election judge jobs. Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) Election Judges assist voters at Voter Service and Polling Centers located throughout Arapahoe County. Elections Ballot Processing Elections Judges assist in receiving and processing ballots at the Arapahoe County Elections Facility, and may assist with specialized functions such as signature verification, tabulation and ballot opening. Ballot Security Election Judges are responsible for daily collection of ballots from 24-hour ballot drop-off locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs). Supervision Received Receives immediate supervision from Election employees and/or Election Judge Leads. May also receive supervision from the Election Managers or the Deputy Director of Elections. Interpersonal Contacts Contacts are with supervisors, management, peers, elected officials, the public, and/or vendors. Contacts require the ability to exercise a high degree of interpersonal skills to influence persons at all levels. Incumbent is accountable for the results of the contact.

Requirements

Knowledge of state statutes, regulations, procedures and forms applicable to Elections division operations.
Personal communication skills enabling courteous and diplomatic interactions with elections watchers as well establishing effective working relationships with other election judges and election staff.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work long hours or weekends when needed.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to use personal cell phones for communication with elections staff and other election judges.
Ability to remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and meet required daily deadlines.
Ability to work as a team player, and independently, with some direction.
Ability to accurately sort, file, and review documents.
Ability to focus on a single task for extended periods.
Proficient in operating general office equipment.
Consistently punctual.
Flexible, willing to work long hours when necessary.
Exhibits professionalism and works well with others.
Follows instructions and responds well to management direction.
Maintain a clean workspace.
Accepts responsibility for own actions and work product.
Able to remain politically neutral while carrying out the duties of an Election Judge
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
18 years of age or older
A resident and registered to vote in Colorado
Pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
Not a candidate or a relative to the 2nd degree of a candidate on the ballot
Ballot Security Election Judge: Must also pass a Colorado Motor Vehicle background check
Ballot Security Election Judge: Responsible for operating county vehicle or rental vehicle

Responsibilities

VSPC Supervisor Election Judge – Responsible for the supervision and operations of the Voter Service and Polling Center location.
VSPC Assistant Supervisor Election Judge – Assists with the supervision and operations of the Voter Service and Polling Center location.
VSPC Greeter Election Judge – Responsible for welcoming voters, directing voters to the correct area of the Voter Service and Polling Center, and answering voter questions.
VSPC Registration Election Judge – Responsible for verifying voter identity, registering new voters, and updating current voter information.
VSPC Technical Election Judge – Responsible for issuing paper or mail ballots and preparing ballot marking devices for voters.
Ballot Opening Election Judge – Workers will remove ballots from envelopes, identify damaged ballots, and prepare and flatten ballots for scanning and tabulation.
Signature Verification Election Judge – Workers will learn established Colorado Secretary of State signature verification guidelines, review signatures on ballot envelopes, and compare them to online data in the voter record. Teams work in collaboration to discuss any discrepant signatures.
Tabulation & Adjudication Election Judge – Workers will operate the ballot scanner computer, feed ballots into scanners, and enter ballot counts by batch into a computer. After processing, the scanned ballots will be boxed for secure storage.
Ballot Security Election Judge - Ballot Security Judges are responsible for retrieving ballots and returning them to the Elections Facility. Election judges may transport voted ballots from VSPC (Voter Service and Polling Center) locations, 24-hour ballot drop boxes, the general mail facility and other ballot drop off locations.
Healthcare Community Election Judge - Bipartisan teams will visit qualifying Health Care Communities throughout Arapahoe County. The teams meet at the Arapahoe County Elections Facility each morning, collect ballots and supplies for their assigned stops, deliver ballots to HCCs and, possibly, register new voters and issue ballots. Teams will deliver voted HCC ballots to the Elections Facility for processing.