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Office Assistant III Auditor's Office – Elections

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Sep 02, 2022
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary                                                                                                                            

This position provides complex administrative support for the Elections division in the Auditor’s Office. Responsibilities include public records officer for the Auditor’s office; using all functions of the VoteWA statewide voter registration system; data entry; investigating and resolving required missing information on voter registration forms; scanning material into the voter registration system; working with State reports and other agencies to update voters’ status and address changes; issuing and receiving military and overseas electronic ballots; issuing ballots; and customer service. This position will periodically require working overtime.

 

Due to the critical nature of the work, staff in Elections are considered ‘essential’ to government services, and work continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic and/or other emergencies. This is not a remote working/telework position. Additionally, due to election deadlines, blackout dates may apply which restrict the use of vacation days at certain times of the year.

 

The incumbent will be required to become a state certified elections administrator within four years of hire date.

 

Qualifications:

Three to five years of responsible and advanced administrative support experience emphasizing multi-tasking and excellent technical experience. Experience in tracking and providing public records is preferred. All combinations of education, experience, and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

 

  • Ability to enter data accurately into statewide election management system
  • Ability to use advanced functions in Excel and Word
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively with the public and staff of federal, state and local agencies
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a high-pressure team environment
  • Experience in tracking and providing public records to citizens
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Problem solving skills and ability to research data
  • Demonstrated effective customer service experience
  • Experience with and/or knowledge of state RCW’s, county codes, ordinances, and policies governing elections is desired

 

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

                                                                                             

Salary Grade: Local 11.505 ($20.32 - $25.95) per hour

URL

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary

Local 11.505 ($20.32 - $25.95) per hour
About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.

Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. 

Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

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