Temporary Ballot Processing Judge (2024 Election)

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Temporary Ballot Processing Judge (2024 Election)

Salary

$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

CO 80123, CO

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

05580

Department

Clerk and Recorder's Office

Division

Elections

Opening Date

12/15/2023

Closing Date

10/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Description

Elections Ballot Processing Judges assist in receiving and processing ballots at the Arapahoe County Elections Warehouse, and may assist with specialized functions such as signature verification, tabulation and ballot opening.
 
Note: This is a seasonal position with variable working hours based on business needs, and hours are not guaranteed.

Duties

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

Receiving:

  • May assist in receiving ballots collected from drop-off boxes and Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs).
  • May assist in preparing ballots for the mail ballot sorting machine.

Verifying:
  • May assist in verifying voter signatures on returned ballot envelopes.
  • May assist in processing UOCAVA (military and overseas citizens) ballots and paperwork.
  • May assist with correspondence and documentation relating to curing ballot discrepancies.

Processing:
  • May assist with ballot opening and removal from the returned mail ballot packet.
  • May assist with the tabulation, adjudication and counting of voted ballots.
  • May assist with receiving and processing mail using the mail ballot sorting machine.

Skills & Abilities:
  • Personal communication skills enabling courteous and diplomatic interactions and working relationships with elections staff and co-workers.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to focus on a single task for extended periods of time.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to accurately sort, file, and review documents.
  • Ability to perform data entry, voter information retrieval, cross referencing, and copying.
  • Ability to use personal mobile phone for daily communication with supervisor. 
  • Knowledge of SCORE database or tabulation equipment, a plus.
  • Experience with ballot processing, a plus.
  • Knowledge of signature verification procedures, a plus.

Behavioral Competencies:
  • Flexible, willing to work varying hours, and overtime or weekends, when necessary.
  • Consistently punctual.
  • Attentive to detail.
  • Exhibits professionalism and works well with others.
  • Follows instructions and responds well to management direction.
  • Maintains a clean workspace.
  • Accepts responsibility for own actions and work product. 
  • Able to remain politically neutral while carrying out the duties of the Ballot Processing Election Judge.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • A resident and registered to vote in Colorado
  • Pass a pre-employment background check to include a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
  • Not a candidate or a relative to the 2nd degree of a candidate on the ballot

Note - Student Judges are only hired for General Elections and must be 16 or 17 years old.


Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  

  • Receives immediate supervision from Arapahoe County Elections employees or area Leads.   
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:  
  • Contacts are generally with Arapahoe County Election employees and with other ballot processing judges, but may include elected officials or members of the public.  Contacts require the ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Work is confined to a standard office and warehouse setting.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
  • Spends 80% of each day sitting and another 20% either walking or standing.
  • Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication, as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
  • Eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling use of the office equipment.
  • Visual capacity enabling operation of office and computer equipment.
  • Occasionally lifts or carries up to 50 lbs, with the assistance of a co-worker.

Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:  If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627.  Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.

As a Temporary employee at Arapahoe County Government, this position is not eligible for benefits or paid time off.

01
Please choose the response that best describes your educational background.
  • Some High School classes
  • High School Graduate or GED equivalent
  • Some college courses
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
02
What best describes your level of proficiency with computers?
  • Expert
  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Beginner
  • No Experience
03
Are you a registered voter in Colorado?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have experience with any of the following (mark all that apply):
  • Ballot Opening
  • Signature Verification
  • Tabulation
  • VSPC
  • None of the Above
05
Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Are you able to perform the minimum physical requirements of the position as listed in the job posting?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have a personal mobile phone for daily communication with the Supervisor?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Did you sign up at Caucus to be an Election Judge?
  • Yes
  • No, and/or did not attend a Caucus event
09
Which Ballot Processing position are you most interested in?
  • Ballot Opening
  • Signature Verification
  • Tabulation/Adjudication/Duplications (experienced applicants only)
  • UOCAVA
  • Any position
10
Which election(s) are you interested in working?
  • March Presidential Primary (March 5th)
  • June Primary (June 25th)
  • November General Election (November 5th)
11
Are you available to work beginning 4 weeks before the election?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Arapahoe County
Address
5334 S. Prince Street

Littleton, Colorado, 80120
Phone
303-795-4482