ELECTION TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MANAGER

OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY CLERK

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - ELECTION EQUIPMENT

Reference ID: E-00003

Posting Date: September 18, 2023 Closing Date: October 1, 2023,11:59:00 PM

Status: Full-time

Shift Start Time: 9:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 5:00 P.M.

Department: Elections Division:

Location: 118 N Clark Street Salary Range: $86,700

Grade: 22 Job Code: 9057 Union: Non-Union

Shakman Status: Non-Exempt FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application Process: Internal and External

Job Summary

The Election Technology Engineering Manager which serves as Manager, Election Judge Training in the Election Division reports to the Deputy Clerk of Elections and oversees the training of the following group of Election Judges; Early Voting, Election Day, Nursing Home, Jail Voting, Mail Voting, Prep Judges, Tech Judges, Call Center Judges, Election Day Distribution Center, Training Judges, and Uploaders. The Manager of Election Judge Training is responsible for obtaining all training locations, preparing training curriculum and material, training all trainers for the groups of Election Judges. Responsibilities include assisting other Election Department Managers with designing Election material and manuals and creating original content for Cook County Clerk's online training curriculum and other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Duties

• Work with the Election Judge Unit to determine the number of judges to be trained for each Election.
• Work with Election Materials Coordinator on scheduling training locations
• Provide required status reports to Elections Management staff.
• Resolve all miscellaneous training issues.
• Assist with Department wide Election projects.
• Manage communications with Elections Department on Election Judge Training program.
• Create a shared calendar so that all tasks are completed on time.
• Update/develop statistical analysis for Election Judge Training Class results.
• Update/develop statistical analysis for Election Judge future training needs based on comprehensive review of election day reports.
• Assist with post-election canvass.
• Provide written correspondence to Election Judges
• Coordinate Online Election Judge Training
• Train, schedule and manage Election Judge Trainer(s) for the following Judge groups:
• Early Voting, Election Day, Nursing Home, Jail Voting, Mail Voting, Prep, Tech, Call Center, Election Day Distribution Center, and Uploader
• Monitor the training daily, including the number of Election Judges assigned to each group and class.
• Prepare all Election Judge training curriculum, materials and manuals for following Judge groups:
  • Early Voting, Election Day, Nursing Home, Jail Voting, Mail Voting, Prep, Tech, Call Center, Election Day Distribution Center, and Uploader.
• Update/develop training curriculum for the following Judge groups:
  • Early Voting, Election Day, Nursing Home, Jail Voting, Mail Voting, Prep, Tech, Call Center, Election Day Distribution Center, and Uploader.
• Order training supplies and materials for all Election Judge groups.
• Provide instruction to Election Judge Trainers for the following Election Judge Groups:
  • Early Voting, Election Day, Nursing Home, Jail Voting, Mail Voting, Prep, Tech, Call Center, Election Day Distribution Center, and Uploader
• Attend and critique Election Judge training sessions scheduled throughout Cook County

This list represents the essential, but not the exhaustive list of tasks performed by the Position. The employee may be assigned additional duties by management as needed and required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or a General Education Development (G.E.D.)
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience working with the training of Election Judges (Poll workers) for an Election Authority.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience writing and or drafting training manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in Adobe suite
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with online training program(s).

(Mustbring original educational diplomas or certificates, driver's license, insurance card and coverage declaration summary for inspection at time of interview. Resume and application must clearly indicate duration of, and nature of work experience, for consideration in accordance with specific minimum qualifications.)

CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OFEDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS AND ANY APPLICABLE

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS AS LISTED ABOVE AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the election process including a basic understanding of working in accordance with statutory guidelines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Ability to resolve conflicts or problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service, including always maintaining a professional demeanor while communicating with township committee people and election judges.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work well as part of a creative and problem-solving team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize for optimum results.
• Ability to work under pressure while multi-tasking and be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends, and holidays during the election cycle.

Physical Requirements

• Required to sit for one hour at a time.
• Required to stand for 30 minutes or more at a time.

Any offer of employer will be contingent on the applicant passing a drug screening test, background check and any required pre-employment testing. New employees must establish residency in Cook County within six (6) months from their date of hire or face summary discharge.

The duties list is not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside of an employee's normal line of work.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

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• If you are an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

• Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire.

• Applications of eligible applicants will be retained for consideration for ONE-YEAR.

• Any offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant passing a background check and any required pre-employment testing. Pursuant to Section 44-1 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances, all Cook County employees must maintain residence in Cook County throughout their employment. New employees must establish residency in Cook County within six (6) months from their date of hire or face summary discharge.

• The duties list is not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside of an employee's normal line of work.

• The Cook County Clerk's Office hires and promotes based on the applicant's qualifications and merit. Any Applicant who fails to comply with any of the requirements of the Notice of Job Opportunity will not be considered eligible for this position.

• The Cook County Clerk's Office does not hire for Non-Exempt Positions based on Political Reasons or Factors.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Apply online at https://cookcountyclerksoffice.applytojob.com/apply. Online submissions will close at 11:59pm on October 1, 2023.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

COOK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER