Responsibilities
- Basic Function
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The Ramsey County Elections office has a great public service opportunity to learn about administering elections in 2022. Ramsey County Elections is a nonpartisan office that serves Saint Paul and surrounding Ramsey County suburbs.
Applicants or candidates chosen for appointment from this process will not gain any rights or preference for other permanent Ramsey County positions.
General Description:
In this position, you will be assisting staff in the nonpartisan administration of the state primary and the state general election in Ramsey County. Persons selected will assist elections staff in administration of one or more of the following areas: voter registration, absentee voting, voting systems or polling place logistics.
Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Full-time and part-time hours available; minimum of 20 hours per week required; with longer working hours possible at other times, including election days. Flexible hours to accommodate class schedules is possible. - Examples of Work Performed
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Typical duties will include:
- Reviewing election documents submitted by voters, other counties, and the secretary of state's office for legal compliance.
- Using the statewide database to process election documents with a high level of accuracy on a daily basis, meeting deadlines.
- Preparing and testing computerized voting equipment for use in state elections.
- Preparing polling place materials and equipment.
- Providing excellent customer service to the public.
- Answering questions from voters on basic election procedures by phone and email.
- Performing other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Interact with election judges.
- Convey detailed information to the public.
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple sometimes competing tasks without sacrificing quality of work.
- Serve as a central resource of information and provide assistance to voters.
- Work independently on routine daily assignments that require close attention to detail.
- Follow instructions completely and accurately.
- Provide nonpartisan, impartial and excellent customer service.
- Meet daily deadlines according to the Minnesota election law.
- Interact fairly, impartially and with a large and diverse population of voters.
- Use problem solving techniques to complete daily work assignments.
- Use a computer, with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or sit for extended.
Working Conditions: Assigned duties are performed in an office setting; unless assigned to the elections warehouse. Dresscode is business casual.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
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Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience: None.
Certification/Licensure: None.
Substitution: None.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an office environment.
Experience working in an election-related activity or for an elected official.
Other Requirements: Must be a US citizen and eligible to vote. - Exam/Screening Process Information
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Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation:
Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader). You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.
If you have difficulty uploading your resume or cover letter you may contact Nou Chang at: nou.chang@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at 651-266-2719 for assistance.
Ramsey County
Suite 2100
Saint Paul, Ramsey, MN 55101
United States
