Elections Specialist

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on December 1, 2025.

Responsibilities Include:

Assists the Election Office with voter registration, advance voting, mail ballot elections, provisional ballots, and absentee ballots; reviews registration forms for completeness; processes, verifies, and maintains voter registration applications in statewide voter registration system; assists with absentee ballot requests and absentee address updates and corrections; aids with the processing of advance applications for ballots by mail; runs batch files of entered applications, reconciles number of applications entered to the number of ballot envelopes printed; gathers and secures mail-in ballots until time for processing; researches and reconciles problem applications; updates records from returned mail and confirmation cards; runs validations in the voter system and updates voter records; merges duplicate voter records after research and confirmation.
• Assists with the registration and voting process for Federal Service and military voters overseas under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA); processes candidate filings, and sends information to the Public Disclosure Commission; processes permanent advanced applications for sick and disabled voters and verifies applications are complete and accurate; enters the permanent status applications into the state-wide voter registration system; corresponds with nursing homes and assisted living locations to facilitate the process of getting voters on the permanent status list; initiates the cancellation of the permanent status when the voter fails to vote in two federal elections according to Kansas Statute.
• Supports Election Office clerical and administration functions and assists to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, agencies, and other elections jurisdictions; supports the relationship between Johnson County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; assists with sorting and distribution of Election Office mail according to intricacies of various forms; reviews for omissions of information that requires follow-up; determines reason for undeliverable mail and enters information into the system to begin or continue the voter registration or cancellation process; answers phone calls and responds to text requests and emails; provides forms, applications, and other documents to visitors and voters upon request; assists in the process of publishing statutory notices; assists in supporting the technological functions of the office and election processes; instructs and directs the work of temporary workers and support Staff on projects and seasonal or election needs; assists to recruit, train and schedule election temp workers.
• Assists with the verification and certification of candidates and initiative petitions and determines the type of petition being turned in; researches the number of signatures to validate a petition; sets the petition up within election software; investigates, processes, scans and indexes felon & mental incapacity documents; assists with the preparation of materials in order for the Johnson County Board of Canvassers to properly certify all elections and compiles canvass documents for record preservation; aids in the process of researching provisional ballots, calling voters, scanning paper ballots, auditing election results and assisting with recounts.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Community Outreach: Implementing efforts to reach out to voters in Johnson County to help increase voter registration as well as improve voter readiness and the overall voting experience.
• Data and Systems Analysis: Helping to organize and implement processes for monitoring elections data and integrating data into election systems.

Required:

• Two (2) years of experience in election work, public sector service, or relevant field
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Communications or relevant field
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Communications or relevant field
• Knowledge of election laws and procedures
• Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA) certification
• Experience with Microsoft Office and various election technologies software

*Education can substitute for experience. Experience can substitute for education.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency