Election Judge/Election Assistant

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Election Judge/Election Assistant

Salary

$45,936.00 Annually

Location

Various Throughout Dakota County, MN

Job Type

6 month Temp

Job Number

49112.24.002

Department

ELECTIONS - 2230001

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open, Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Elections
HOURS: Full-time, 6 month temp
SALARY RANGE: $22/hr
LOCATION: Hastings, MN
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: continuous


The Dakota County Elections Department is seeking persons to serve as Election Judge/Election Assistant to perform technical procedures to assist elections staff in conducting absentee voting, election administration tasks, and related duties as assigned. 

Open positions are available at the Administration Center in Hastings, the Western Service Center in Apple Valley, and the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul. Election judges serving at service centers assist with in person early voting during regular absentee voting hours, while election judges in Hastings assist with a variety of administrative tasks.

Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is “Be More” and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
  
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 18 years of age
  • A Minnesota resident for at least 20 days
  • A citizen of the United States
  • Able to read, write, and speak the English language
  • Eligible to vote in Minnesota
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) 
    AND
  • Valid Driver's License

 

To view the specific minimum qualifications/statutory requirements you must meet in order to serve as an election judge, please use the following link to read Sec. 204B.19 of the Minnesota Statues in relation to Election Judges Qualifications: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/204B.19

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions. 


  1. Issue absentee ballots to county residents at county service centers.
  2. Accurately compile statistics related to issued and received absentee ballots
  3. Prepare, stuff and/or collate election related materials
  4. Answer questions from the voters and others regarding elections
  5. Prepare and /or enter data into the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS). 
  6. Review returned absentee ballots for completion.
  7. Determine voter’s registration status within the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) and the signature envelope. 
  8. Compare voter’s identifying requirements within the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) and ensure voter has signed the envelope. 
  9. Review voter’s witness eligibility.
  10. Count and balance absentee ballots
  11. Open, duplicate and initialize ballots
  12. Tabulate absentee ballots
  13. Other duties as assigned.


 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All duties listed above are essential.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

  • Ability to learn and carry out Minnesota election processes, laws, policies and procedures
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively with the public, department and County associates in a professional manner.
  • Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to use computers and computer programs proficiently
  • Ability to perform accurate detail work with figures, statistical records, filing proofreading and spelling.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently work under pressure in a highly visible work environment during elections.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building. Some travel within Dakota County may be required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Position may require travel within Dakota County and will require occasional use of a personal vehicle. Equipment that may be used include, but is not limited to, ballot counter, computer, tablet, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and scanning machines.  


Selection Process
  • You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
  • We assign you a score based on your qualifications 
  • Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
  • We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer 
  • We extend an offer and conduct background checks

Visit our Benefits site for more information.

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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Please indicate at which location(s) you are willing to work:
  • Administration Center in Hastings
  • Western Service Center in Apple Valley
  • Northern Service Center in West St. Paul
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Do you have prior experience working in elections with Dakota County?
  • Yes
  • No
04
I am eligible to vote in the State of Minnesota
  • Yes
  • No
05
I am able to read, write and speak English
  • Yes
  • No
06
I can read, write or speak another language
  • Yes
  • No
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If you responded "yes" to the last question, please list language(s) in the box below
08
Are you related to a candidate or another Dakota County election judge?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please select your party affiliation
  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
  • Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party
  • Independence-Alliance Party
  • Legal Marijuana Now Party
  • Libertarian Party of Minnesota
  • Republican Party of Minnesota
  • Unaffiliated
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Notice: Some of the data you are asked to provide is classified as private. The purpose and intended use of this information is to verify your qualifications as an election judge, make work assignments and contact you. While you are not legally required to provide this information, if you do not provide it the County will be unable to process your application. The County may share the data with County staff who need this information to perform their duties as well as other entities and persons as authorized by law. Read and Certify I certify that the information given in this application form and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand the intended use of the data provided. I certify that I am not a candidate that will appear on the ballot in 2023.
  • Yes
  • No
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
  • Facebook
  • Friend, Family or Colleague
  • InDeed
  • Job Fair or Dakota County Event
  • Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
  • JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
  • League of Minnesota Cities
  • LinkedIn
  • Minneapolis Diversity.com
  • Minnesota Diversity.com
  • Minnesota Works Website
  • Minnesota Jobs Network.com
  • Minnesota Association of Counties
  • Monster
  • Professional Association Website
  • Referred by a Dakota County Employee
  • St Paul Diversity.com
  • College Website, Instructor, Career Services
  • Dakota County Website
  • Other
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.

Required Question

Agency
Dakota County
Address
Administration Center
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372
Phone
651.438.4435