This is an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process!
King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, the largest vote-by-mail county in the United States. KCE's mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on core values of accuracy, equity, integrity, service, teamwork, and transparency. The team at KCE is committed to ensuring all King County voters can get registered, cast their ballot, and make their voices heard. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx
We are recruiting to create a roster of skilled temporary employees who will work in seasonal temporary positions in various work groups within Elections. These positions will perform a variety of duties necessary to support the administration of the various 2024 Elections in King County. Specific job duties will vary based on the needs of the Elections Department. Training is provided to perform assigned work.
Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public.
Forms and Materials Required: King County online application and answers to the supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Work Schedule: The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The number of hours worked and the work schedule vary according to the workload. During peak election cycles some positions might work additional hours including evenings and weekends. Typically, the duration of the work is 3-4 weeks; however, some positions work only a few days. The duration of the Customer Service Specialist (Drop Box Attendant) is two days. This position is non-exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay.
Work Location(s): This position will work at Renton Elections Building located at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. The position may also be requested to work at additional off-site voting and registration centers throughout the county.
Selection Process: Application materials will be screened on an ongoing basis; the most competitive candidates will be e-mailed for further steps in the selection process that will include a data-entry assessment test and interview. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR FURTHER STEPS IN THIS PROCESS.
These positions will be filled as Customer Services Specialist I ($22.68/hour), Administrative Specialist I ($23.24/hour), or Administrative Specialist II ($25.60/hour) depending upon the needs of the Elections Department and candidate test scores.
Union: These positions are represented by Teamsters Local 117, Professional & Technical and Administrative employees.
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Jeremy Rivera
HR Analyst
Email: Jeremy.Rivera@kingcounty.gov