ELECTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description:

ELECTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Election Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Election Operations Specialist position. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) as they pertain to mail ballot processes. This position leads the scheduling, preparation, delivery, retrieval, and tracking of mail ballot drop boxes. The Election Operations Specialist also trains and supervises assigned temporary staff during election cycles, ensuring operational efficiency and strict adherence to all election procedures and regulations.

Candidates must be available for mandatory overtime at little to no notice during key phases of the election cycle, including weekends and holidays.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate's Degree AND one (1) year of full-time direct experience in an Election department. Experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis. Prior lead or supervisory experience over paid or volunteer staff is desirable.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work overtime or off-shift work on a seasonal basis.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Recruits election board officers and absentee ballot processors through a variety of media and techniques; notifies, schedules and coordinates the work of election board officers, ballot processors and/or precinct workers.
• Develops and implements training materials for election board staff; schedules and coordinates the training of part-time staff by County or contract personnel; obtains and coordinates the use of training facilities.
• Maintains records regarding election board officer and absentee ballot processor activities to ensure that such workers are paid in a timely manner.
• Processes requests for absentee ballots; determines eligibility for such ballots and forward appropriate materials to the requestor.
• Oversees the receipt and counting of direct and absentee ballots; supervises and reviews the accuracy and performance of workers and maintains appropriate evaluation records.
• Researches and assembles varied files and databases and prepares reports; creates forms and newsletters and specialized election documents; coordinates efforts to retain an adequate and experienced part-time work force.
• Coordinates activities with local City Clerk's offices during City or special elections.
• Inventories materials and supplies; orders and maintains an inventory of appropriate supplies; prepares basic budget figures for election operations.
• Provides factual information to the public, election workers and voters, in person or over the telephone.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to precincts and training sites or to deliver ballot materials and supplies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to reach election and training sites as far a 100 miles; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stamina to deal with stringent deadlines; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$26.00 - $38.46 Hourly