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Records and Election Tech 1

Roseburg, OR · On-site

$18.20 - $24.02/hr

To learn more about this position, please review the Records & Election Technician I ( classification. Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail athr@douglascountyor.gov (hr@co.douglas.or.us ...

Elections Technician

Burgaw, NC · On-site

$44K - $56K/yr

Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Deputy Director of Elections. Assist with other duties as needed or assigned This position is open until filled. The start date for this ...

Assigns, directs and supervises activities of the Election Specialists, Elections Technician and all part time and temp positions. through direct supervision, ensuring adherence to established ...

... Technician for a temporary election cycle assignment in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This contract opportunity is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented IT support professional with 1 to 2 years of ...

$85K/yr

May supervise technicians engaged in maintaining and repairing election equipment; May prepare election calendar; May purchase and inventory supplies; Performs other related duties. MINIMUM ...

$30/hr

We are seeking reliable, tech-savvy Field Service Technicians to assist at local vote centers during the upcoming November election. This short-term opportunity offers flexible hours, paid training ...

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How much do election technician jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for election technician in the United States is $54,605.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an election technician?

An Election Technician is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining election equipment, such as voting machines and ballot scanners, to ensure a smooth and accurate election process. They assist with testing equipment before elections, provide technical support during voting, and help secure and store devices afterward. This role may also involve training poll workers, maintaining election-related databases, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal election regulations. Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential for this position.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an election technician during an election cycle?

During an election cycle, Election Technicians are responsible for setting up, testing, and maintaining voting machines and related election technology at polling locations. They troubleshoot equipment issues, assist poll workers with technical questions, and ensure all voting systems comply with security protocols. Additionally, they may help with logistics, such as transporting equipment and maintaining records of setup and incidents. Election Technicians often work directly with election officials and IT teams to make sure voting processes run smoothly, and their role can involve extended hours during peak election periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the election technician position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Election Technician, you need a solid understanding of electronic voting systems, technical troubleshooting, and basic IT knowledge, often supported by relevant technical certifications or experience in computer hardware. Familiarity with election-specific software, ballot tabulation machines, and compliance with state and federal election procedures is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication are key soft skills for coordinating with election officials and providing technical support to poll workers. These abilities are critical to ensure secure, accurate, and timely election processes, as well as effective collaboration within the election team.

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Infographic showing various Election Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,605 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Records and Election Tech 1

Roseburg, OR • On-site

$18.20 - $24.02/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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Records and Election Tech 1

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Records and Election Tech 1

Salary

$18.20 - $24.02 Hourly

Location

Courthouse - Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00072

Department

County Clerk

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

  • Description

  • Benefits

THE POSITION

Douglas County Clerk's Office

Full time non-exempt position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid PERS retirement after required waiting periods.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.

The Employee selected for this position will serve at will for an elected official.

This position performs various tasks and provides assistance to the Douglas County Clerk's Office.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

  • Recording Various Property-related Documents: Receive, review and record legal documents pertaining to real property by following the Oregon Revised Statutes and office policy; Receipt the document information into the Helion system; Electronically scan document into software program; Index documents that have been recorded with a minimum of assistance; Verify that all data entered into system concerning each document is accurate, and correct errors as necessary.

  • Issuing Marriage Licenses: Assist applicants at computer; Review all applicant-entered data for accuracy and completeness; Advise applicants of statutory timelines and license return process; Receipt customer fees based on request(s); Issue certified copies of completed licenses.

  • Researching Recorded Documents: Based on customer request, locate and produce requested documents using various storage media: computer, microfilm reader, microfiche reader; Where necessary, ensure customer completes appropriate request form; Determine research fee based on pre-defined criteria; Receipt customer fee.

  • Office Duties: Greet and direct customers; Answer telephones; Process incoming mail; Prepare outgoing mail.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

  • Three years work-related support experience

  • Typing 40 wpm minimum

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge or experience related to recording and/or archiving, microfilming, elections, and functions performed by the Office of the County Clerk; experience with the public.

Required

  • At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license

  • Regular and consistent attendance

SCREENING & EVALUATION

Background Investigation : While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.

Driving Record: A current copy of your Court Print Driving Record must be attached to your application in order to be considered for this position. A Court Print Driving Record is obtained from the DMV and may take 5 - 7 days for delivery, longer for out-of-state. Finalist(s) for this position will be made an offer of employment, contingent upon review and approval of driving record. An unacceptable driving record for employment is defined in the Douglas County Driver Policy (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/264/Driver-Policy) .

To learn more about this position, please review the Records & Election Technician I (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1152/Records-and-Elections-Technician-1-PDF) classification.

Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail athr@douglascountyor.gov (hr@co.douglas.or.us?subject=Risk%20Management%20Assistant) or ph: (541) 440-4405

Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity (http://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/posters/EEO%20Resolution_102005.pdf)

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.

Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positionsbudgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found athttps://www.douglascountyor.gov/256/Employee-Benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in Douglas County Personnel Rule 9 (https://www.douglascountyor.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4745/Douglas-County-Personnel-Rules---Rule-09) . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).

Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join thePublic Employees Retirement System (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/Pages/index.aspx) (PERS) for retirement benefits.

Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.

ph: (541) 440-4405

hr@douglascountyor.gov

Employer

Douglas County (OR)

Address

1036 SE Douglas Ave.Room 322Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

Phone

541-464.6300541-440-4405

Website

https://douglascountyor.gov/

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