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Physical Security SpecialistEmployer: Palm Beach CountyLocation: Palm Beach, FLCategory: Specialist
This position is responsible for administration of the physical security programs in a manner consistent with Supervisor of Elections Office policies, procedures, quality standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. These programs include conducting facility security risk assessments, assisting with access control, monitoring alarms and CCTV systems, and providing security related training. Must be organized and personable with a great attitude, be able to work well in a team environment, and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent work ethic, including consistent performance, integrity, reliability, and attendance, is a must. Candidate must be detail-oriented and understand the importance of security and safety for all. Must be available 24/7 365, be able to handle simultaneous projects, and be a self-starter.
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Elections Technology SpecialistEmployer: McLennan CountyLocation: Waco, TXCategory: Specialist
Salary
$19.92 – $31.72 HourlyClosing Date
6/20/2024 11:59 PM CentralFLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Under supervision of the Elections Administrator, the Elections Technology Specialist performs complex and technical duties related to activities in overseeing the County’s voting equipment by creating each election’s ballot using ballot origination software, programing and testing the County’s voting equipment with each elections ballot, processing and scanning returned mail-in ballots with the Ballot Board, and maintaining the County’s voting equipment after each election.Essential Functions
– Creates each election’s ballot utilizing vendor ballot origination software. Programs voting equipment once ballots have been created
– Assists Elections Administrator with proofing and testing the ballot implementations using a State mandated Logic and Accuracy test
– Maintains voting equipment inventory and ePollbook laptops. Conducts back up and reset of electronic voting equipment
– Maintains and updates Election website and social media accounts pertinent to voting information and ensuring ADA compliance
– Assists with planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the electronic process, ensuring that all voter and election records and files are prepared and maintained in a legal manner
– Fulfills open records requests pertaining to election records
– Operates delivery truck; driving to deliver and pick up Election Day equipment which involves disassembling and reassembling electronic components
– Trains and leads election workers in operating voting equipment, as well as other aspects of the Elections office
– Compiles State required reports, backups, and audit logs for each election
– Provides technical guidance to other Elections staff regarding equipment and software
– Maintains voting equipment and systems in accordance with state guidelines; coordinates software and hardware updates, downloads election software and prepares electronic poll books and memory cards
– Maintains department laptops, printers and related election equipment
– Performs back-up procedures for programs and files
– Plans and selects voting machines to be assigned to polling places, track Serial numbers of assigned machines and ensures records of equipment inventory are properly maintained
– Writes and maintains logs of voting equipment issues, work performed and actions taken to fix mechanical and or electronic voting machines
– Lead troubleshooting support for voting system hardware, software and network components
– Attends vendor training to improve knowledge of election equipment
– Corresponds with vendors and the state regarding software issues
– Regular attendance and timeliness are requiredMinimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Required:
Associate’s degree in political science, business administration, public administration, computer science, information technology or a related field, in lieu of degree, minimum 2 years’ experience in a related role plus the required years of experience listed belowSKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:
Required:
2 years’ experience in office administration, logistical support, technology support, or related field
Valid class C driver license and acceptable driving record
Proficient skill in planning, assigning and coordinating activities
Must have experience in computer skills and office software
Current and valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record
Ability to conduct detailed research and accurately analyze complex issues
Ability to interpret legal documents
Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Work with public in person and by telephone
Must be able to manage time and work with minimal supervision
Must be a registered voter of the State of Texas
Must also be personally bondable
Possess excellent communication skills
Requires some skill in working with numbers in calculating fees/ percentages
Preferred:
Knowledgeable in current Texas Election Code and Federal regulations related to elections
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish
Supplemental Information
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Individual works mostly indoors in a well-lighted air-conditioned office with occasional outdoor errands and/or deliveries.PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
– Frequent sitting, standing, bending and walking
– Includes lifting and carrying loads (40-50 lbs.) as well as moving rolling equipment carts (up to 300 lbs.) for distances up to 120 ft.
– Continuous reading and communicating both on the telephone and in person
– Continuous use of the computer and keyboardHOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Hours necessary to complete work requirements. General office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are times when it will be necessary to work over 40 hours per week to complete tasks.
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McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. -
Registrar of VotersEmployer: San Bernardino CountyLocation: San Bernardino, CACategory: Registrar
The county of San Bernardino is seeking a visionary new registrar of voters to oversee the critical activities of the Registrar’s office with a large scope of oversight including 50+ members and an annual budget of $20M+. The Registrar of Voters will foster an environment that promotes civic participation and ensures transparent and fair elections. They will design and implement voter education programs tailored to the needs of County residents. This position requires a deep understanding of the County’s diverse demographics, its unique challenges, and the ability to implement strategies that promote voter engagement, education, and participation. The Registrar will oversee voter registration efforts, ensuring that registration processes are accessible, efficient, and in compliance with state and federal regulations. They will work closely with local community organizations, schools, and governmental entities to create outreach initiatives and workshops to increase countywide engagement. Engaging with the community is at the heart of this role. Building and maintaining strong relationships with various stakeholders, including community leaders, advocacy groups, and residents, is paramount. Organizing town hall meetings, forums, and public discussions will be essential to address concerns, gather feedback, and disseminate essential information related to voting procedures, ballot measures, and electoral reforms. By actively listening to the community’s needs and concerns, they will play a pivotal role in shaping policies and initiatives that resonate with the diverse population of San Bernardino County. This position offers a unique opportunity for development and growth within the realm of civic engagement and electoral processes. As the landscape of voting rights, technologies, and methodologies continues to evolve, staying abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and legislative changes is essential. Participating in training programs, conferences, and workshops will enhance the knowledge base, skill set, and capacity to navigate the complexities associated with administering elections in the County. Salary: $153,504-$218,004.
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Elections and Democracy FellowEmployer: Center for Democracy and TechnologyLocation: Washington, DCCategory: Fellowship
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is seeking a Fellow with policy, research, and/or legal expertise to advance our elections and democracy work. As part of CDT’s Elections and Democracy team, the Fellow will work on key issues such as election-related mis- and disinformation, online voter suppression, and election security and administration, including in conjunction with election officials, online platforms, legislators, and other stakeholders.
CDT has worked for almost a decade to improve the security and accessibility of America’s election systems, recently expanding our work to address the crisis of trust in American democracy precipitated by the onslaught of disinformation about how elections are administered. Disinformation and misinformation have also been used to suppress voter participation, particularly targeting communities of color. The democratizing power of the internet creates new opportunities — but also new threats — to support fair, informed, and trustworthy elections. We engage with these issues from both technical and policy-minded perspectives, creating solutions-oriented policy resources and actionable guidance for companies and election officials alike.
The Elections and Democracy Fellow will contribute to the organization’s work across these issues, particularly focusing on threats to the online information environment. The position requires a combination of research and advocacy skills to respond to emerging issues.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Conducting research on key issues impacting the information environment around elections, in order to raise awareness about vulnerabilities, highlight best practices, and develop/disseminate recommendations for generative AI companies, social media platforms, election officials, political campaigns, and other actors.
Authoring policy papers, reports, blog posts, and similar materials.
Engaging directly with technology companies to develop best practices and policy recommendations.
Serving as a resource to federal and state governments and political campaigns as they enact new policies and practices on the use of generative AI in political advertising and campaigning.
Coordinating advocacy efforts with other civil society organizations that have a shared interest in elections and democracy and the online information environment.
Assisting with tracking and analyzing federal and state proposals to regulate generative AI and other elections-related legislation.
Convening and engaging with technical experts, election vendors, election officials, voting and democracy advocates, academics and other stakeholders working on issues within the project’s scope.
Supporting research, preparation, and operationalization of trainings for election officials and other stakeholders.
Collaborating with CDT’s teams focused on free expression/online platform governance; technology & disability rights; AI governance, and consumer privacy; as well as CDT’s Research team and non-resident Research Fellows.
QualificationsNo specific degree is required. However, a competitive candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant professional or academic experience.
One or more of the following areas of expertise:
Election technology and/or election administration;
Efforts to combat election-related mis- and disinformation and online voter suppression
Developing and/or implementing elections-related policies in a trust and safety role
Demonstrated research and/or applied experience in the form of publications, government documents, presentations, frameworks, or other outputs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
An ability to work diplomatically with people from various stakeholder communities;
Experience in formal or informal project management;
Possession of superb writing skills for a variety of audiences;
The ability to communicate easily with lay people about complex topics; and
An energetic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working style.
This is a one-year full-time Fellowship, with the possibility of extending or transitioning to a permanent role at CDT after the fellowship based on performance, the organization’s needs, and availability of funds.About CDT
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that fights to advance civil rights and civil liberties in the digital age. We champion policies, laws, and technical designs that empower people to use technology for good, while protecting against invasive, discriminatory, and exploitative uses. CDT was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1994 and has operated a second office, in Brussels, since 2014.
CDT works to protect people’s rights across a range of technology uses and applications including privacy and data governance (including specific projects on health privacy, student privacy, worker privacy, and disability rights & tech), as well as projects on government surveillance, elections & democracy, free expression / platform governance, and AI governance. We engage policymakers in the U.S. and the European Union, advocate for companies to adopt best practices, represent the public interest in multi-stakeholder processes and standards bodies, file amicus briefs in court, conduct original research, and raise public awareness about how technology design and governance impact our democracy and social inequality.
Compensation and Location
The compensation for this position ranges from $65K-$105K. Compensation is determined on a tiered pay scale based on years of experience and the responsibilities of the role. Candidates may request guidance on where they would fall within the salary range prior to their first interview, or any time thereafter. CDT provides a generous benefits package that includes health care and dental coverage for employees and dependents, a retirement plan, paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave.
This position is based in CDT’s Washington, D.C. office, with the possibility of remote work.
To Apply
Please send the following to hr@cdt.org:
Cover letter, describing the issues you would most like to work on during the fellowship and your experience / qualifications for such work — in particular, please highlight any relevant experience researching and writing about election integrity, platform policy, and the online information environment.
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Full CV
A relevant writing sample (e.g., a report or published paper)
The Center for Democracy & Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. We believe that a diverse staff enables us to do better and more impactful work. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ and other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. -
Deputy Director of ElectionsEmployer: Davie CountyLocation: Mocksville, NCCategory: Director
Performs clerical functions, voter registration procedures, and other election-related tasks in the daily operations of the Davie County Board of Elections, as may be assigned by the Director or Chair/members of the Board of Elections. Reports to the Elections Director and the Chair and members of the Davie County Board of Elections. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Essential Job Functions: Perform multiple functions simultaneously. Independently implement instructions delegated by the Elections Director. Perform day-to-day operations, including data entry and maintenance of voter files. Exercise considerable tact and courtesy in the course of the extensive public contact of this office and
the dissemination of information to news media, political parties, candidates, and the general public. Remain politically impartial, following the statewide regulations on political activities for county board of elections employees. Other duties as assigned.Salary: Minimum hiring rate $39,000
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Field Operations CoordinatorEmployer: Hays CountyLocation: San Marcos, TXCategory: Coordinator
Job Title Field Operations Coordinator
Salary $22.30 – $24.36 Hourly
$3,864.83 – $4,223.21 Monthly
$46,378.00 – $50,678.49 Annually
Job Type Full-Time Regular
Location 120 Stagecoach Trial, San Marcos, Texas
Department Elections
Description BenefitsEssential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary
Reporting directly to Election Network Engineer, responsible for overseeing the inventory, distribution, maintenance, warehouse storage, and logistics of all equipment, voting ballots, and department assets for Hays County Elections Department. Responsible for identifying and reserving polling sites including overseeing the coordination of all polling site compliance and usage. Ensures polling locations follow the Texas Election Code for early voting and election day. Oversees the day-to-day tasks of the election technicians’ program.Responsibilities:
• Prepares, assigns, and programs all election equipment and distributes them to various polling locations.
• Performs strategic planning for the unit to determine future asset and resource requirements based on the expected population growth of Hays County.
• Prepares and monitors the budgets for staff and resources needed to support election activities.
• Determines resources needed to meet service demands.
• Provides status reports and updates to the Elections Administrator.
• Prepares accident and incident reports.
• Ensures that temporary staff are briefed on and comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Hays County Elections policies.
• Coordinates and creates supply kits for voting locations including processing documentation for early voting and election day locations.
• Provides and creates trainings to field and election staff on troubleshooting voting equipment and proper use of equipment.
• Oversees the recruiting, training, and supervision of temporary/seasonal election field technicians and warehouse clerks.
• Serves as a primary contact for the election Judge’s hotline and assists with complex issues from elections judges and staff.
• Serves as a record management liaison for Elections Department and other department personnel.
• Performs quality control on all forms and documents to ensure compliance from the Secretary of State office is followed.
• Oversees and supervises all inventory operations including the maintenance and inspections of the department equipment and supplies.
• Manages database for inventory control and supplies including ticket tracking system and related department software.
• Performs and creates quality control measures and directs and develops various safety and maintenance techniques and programs to reduce risk and cost.
• Develops and maintains operational routines and procedures for equipment, including organizing, storing, and arranging inventory for daily use.
• Coordinates and schedules, routine, and emergency maintenance on Election’s vehicles to support the daily operations of the department.
• Works in collaboration with other department staff to recruit ballot board members, public testers and other temporary/seasonal workers, as necessary.
• Collaborates with election parties, elected officials and state entities on staffing concerns including confirming election participation parameters.
• Conducts analysis to ensure polling locations are American Disability Act (ADA) compliant
• Maintains and update poll worker databases and management systems.
• Serves as primary contact for recruitment questions from the public, and internal and external entities.
• Creates and maintains polling locations contact sheets.
• Collaborates with the Equipment Data Coordinators to schedule logistical and equipment deliveries.
• Coordinates and reserves various polling locations for early voting and election day.
• Conducts analysis and research to determine the number of polling locations needed to accommodate election participation.
• Collaborates with leadership on determining election equipment, and furniture needs for polling locations.
• Prepares and tracks various financial documents associated with reservations, recruitment, and equipment costs.
• Develops marketing and communication materials for polling locations.
• Oversees and conducts poll worker recruiting events and serves as liaison for recruiting and payroll concerns.
• Serves as a primary contact for the election Judge’s hotline and assists with complex issues from elections judges and staff.
• Cross-trains with office staff in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operations.
• Monitors multiple departmental email accounts relating to elections operations .
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required.
• Performs special duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience:
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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• One (1) years of warehouse management experience in a government capacity.
• Registered Elections Official (REO) Certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Certified Elections/Registration Administrator Certification (CERA) within five (5) years of employment.
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Class C Driver’s License.
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Information Technology Security AnalystEmployer: Illinois State Board of ElectionsLocation: Springfield, ILCategory: Analyst
The Information Technology Security Analyst reports directly to the Manager of Cyber Operations and Infrastructure. Supports the administration, implementation, review, and improvement of endpoint, network, hardware, application, and data security practices.
Essential Function 11. Implements, supports, and monitors the agency’s information security services and applications, including email and web gateways, endpoint security, network firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, SIEM, data loss prevention, multi-factor authentication, CASB, EDR, threat intelligence resources, etc. Monitors system dashboards and logs for threat indicators. Analyzes data and performs necessary incident response procedures. Assists with the continuous improvement of SOAR capabilities. Conducts network, system, and application vulnerability assessments.
Essential Function 22. Implements and documents compliance to NIST CSF and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls frameworks. Analyzes agency threat landscape. Utilizes CIS benchmark configurations and work with agency stakeholders to help drive system and application hardening efforts. Evaluates agency processes and implements and/or makes recommendations to enhance security and reduce risk. Reviews and responds to information received concerning threat events from end users, federal, state, county and local agencies as well as external entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC), trusted security vendors, law enforcement agencies, and public information sources.
Essential Function 33. Consults with SBE staff on security issues. Provides a high level of customer service to agency staff, state, county, and local election officials. Ensures service desk queues and incidents are handled in an appropriate and timely manner. Service desk ticket resolutions are thoroughly documented and knowledge base articles are maintained.
Essential Function 44. Develops, maintains, monitors and supports the agency’s security awareness program including training modules, assessments, phishing and remedial training. Continuously reviews emerging information received from federal, state, county, local agencies, and trusted cybersecurity vendors to ensure awareness content aligns with agency needs.
Essential Function 55. Continues education by attending training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current knowledge of security products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management. Participates in cybersecurity-focused organizations. Monitors on-line information security related websites, blogs, articles, reports as well as other security intelligence sources to keep up-to-date on the latest threats, IOCs and trends.
Essential Function 66. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Provides off-hours support as required.
Salary: $5,417.00 – $10,713.00
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