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Arapahoe County Government Temporary Election Worker - Election Day ONLY (2024 Election in Littleton, Colorado

Description For citizens who are only able to work on Election Day, you can still play a crucial role in serving voters by helping out at Drive-up Ballot Drop-off Tent Team locations or on the 7pm Ballot Security Team.

Drive-up Tent Team: Working in bipartisan teams, the Election Day Drive-up Tent Team Judges will be stationed outside for the duration of their shift. They will collect ballots from voters who drive up to the drop-off location, and will securely deposit the ballots in drop boxes which the Ballot Security Teams will collect and deliver to the Elections Warehouse throughout the day. Shifts for Drive-up Tent Team workers will be either 6:30 am - 1:00 pm or 12:45 pm - 7:15 pm.

Election Night Ballot Security Team: Drivers are needed at 4 pm to train to lock 24-hour Drop Boxes and return ballots to the Elections Warehouse after the 7 pm elections deadline. Election Judges on this assignment will travel in bipartisan teams of two (in the same vehicle), and will drive their own vehicle (mileage will be paid to the team member who drives). Most Election Night Ballot Security will be done with their shift between 8:00 and 9:00 pm. (Note: 7pm Election Night Ballot Security drivers are not covered by County insurance)

These are temporary positions for which a background check, and a motor vehicle check, are required before employment. Online and in-person training are required, for which Election Judges will be paid. One to two forms of acceptable ID are required for employment. Duties The following duty statements are illustrative of the essentialfunctions 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 the job at any time.

May assist in retrieving, returning and receiving ballots collected from voters or 24-hour drop-off boxes and Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs). May be interacting with the voting public. Must accurately complete chain of custody documentation. Requirements SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Personal communication skills enabling courteous and diplomatic interactions and working relationships with elections staff, co-workers and voters. Ability to understand and follow oral and, sometimes, written instructions. Ability to focus on a single task for extended periods of time. Ability to accurately sort, file, and review documents. Ability to use personal mobile phone for daily communication with supervisor. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: Consistently punctual. Flexible, willing to work the assigned schedule. Exhibits professionalism and works well with others. Follows instructions and responds well to management direction. Accepts responsibility for own actions and work product. EDUCATION: GED or high school diploma is required. Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

18 years of age or older A resident and registered to vote in Colorado Pass 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 This position requires successful completion of pre-employment background check and motor vehicle check.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives immediate supervision from Arapahoe County Elections employees or area Leads.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are generally with Arapahoe County Election employees and members of the public, but may include elected officials. Contacts require the ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is outside in the elements, or may be driving a personal vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. Spends 90% of each day standing and walking and 10% sitting

Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication, as well as communication through automated devices such as cell phone.

Ability to work outdoors, under awning or tent during any weather conditions. Propane heaters will be provided as needed.

Occasionally lifts or carries up to 50lbs, 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.

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