BOULDER COUNTY 2018 General Election Judge and Worker Positions

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1 Steps to Follow Step 1 Review the Judge and Election Worker Positions Available (all positions are temporary and pay $15.67/hour). Step 2 Review the Additional Information section listed at the end of this flyer. Step 3 Have a question or want to apply? Follow the instructions in the How to inquire or apply at the end of this flyer. What is the difference between a Judge and Worker position? The Elections Division needs to hire over 400 individuals in order to conduct our election. Some positions are classified as judges and some are classified as workers. The pay is the same for either classification. The main distinction is that some election positions are required by law to be filled by election judges. Election judge positions MUST first be filled by individuals who attended their respective political party caucus back in March. Judge Positions Available: BOULDER COUNTY 2018 General Election Judge and Worker Positions Updated 10/8/2018 List of Judge Positions: Descriptions and details provided below Signature Verification Judge Visual Inspection Judge Voter Service Polling Center (VSPC) Judge Worker Positions: These positions require bi-partisanship and will include people from all political parties, including Unaffiliated: List of Worker Positions: Descriptions and details provided below Reception Only Election Day Scanning o Assistant 1

2 Signature Verification Judge What you will be doing Ensuring the signature on the ballot envelope matches the electronic signature in a voter s voter registration file. You may be asked to do other jobs pertaining to the Signature Verification process, such as researching signature issues. Position Qualifications You must be comfortable sitting and viewing a computer monitor for the entire shift. Ability to remain focused when the task is repetitive. Able to apply knowledge consistently and quickly. Keyboard accuracy and speed is required. Position Requirements If your eyes tire easily or you get headaches from extensive computer work, this job is not recommended. It is a very fast-paced job. Must pass a criminal background check; no fraud or election fraud or election offense. Days and Times of work: All subject to change and dependent on volume of ASV Judge: Purple Team: Fri. Oct 19: FROM 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or until done Mon. Oct. 22: FROM 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or until done Thu. Oct 25: FROM 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until done Fri. Oct. 26: FROM 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until done Sat. Oct. 27: FROM 12 noon to 2 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct. 31: FROM 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until done Thur. Nov.1: FROM 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until done Mon. Nov. 5: FROM 10:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until done Tue. Nov. 6: FROM 5 p.m. to done (will be a very late night and must plan until 1:30 a.m.) Visual Inspection Judge What you will be doing This position will prepare ballots for scanning by following procedures and protocols. Position Qualifications Ability to focus during a repetitive task while following all compliance requirements. Able to complete job duties in a fast paced environment Position Requirements Full use of hands and fingers Sit for extended periods of time Must pass a criminal background check; no fraud or election fraud or election offense Days and Times of work: All subject to change and dependent on volume of Judge: Purple Team: (8) Tue. Oct 23: FROM 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct 24: FROM 10:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. or until done Fri. Oct 26: FROM 10:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct 31: FROM 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until done Thur. Nov 1: FROM 11:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until done 2

3 Mon. Nov 5: FROM 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or until done Tue. Nov 06: FROM 6 p.m. until done (will be a very late night and must plan until 1:30 a.m.) Reception of Ballot Boxes worker: Need UAF Election Day only What you will be doing Following chain of custody procedures; prepare ballot envelopes for processing Willingness to work in other areas as directed Position Qualifications Requires driving for the County and must have a clean driving record Must be able to focus during repetitive tasks Position Requirements Full use of hands and fingers and ability to lift and/or move boxes at least 45 lbs Must be able to stand and lean over a table for extended periods of time Requires driving for the County and must have a clean driving record Must pass a criminal background check; no fraud or election fraud or election offense Days and Hours: Must commit to all shifts and subject to change/ dependent on volume of Purple Shift: Tue. Nov. 6: FROM 4 p.m. until done 3

4 Voter Service & Polling Center (VSPC) Judge What you will be doing Assist voters with all facets of election customer service including but not limited to: inperson voting, issuing replacement ballots, printing ballots, updating voter registration and registering voters in a specialized computer program, and assisting with machine voting. Position Qualifications Experience learning in a fast paced compliant driven environment Ability to apply knowledge consistently. Experience with MS Office and basic knowledge of moving through computer screens and programs. Accurate and quick data entry on a laptop (ensuring timely service to voters).data entry test to be given. Able to follow written and verbal direction Flexibility to work at every VSPC site throughout Boulder County and to move between sites when needed. Position Requirements Must have clean driving record and ability to drive own vehicle Must pass a criminal background check; no fraud or election fraud or election offense. Various locations within Boulder County; must be willing to work where needed as Days and Times of work: All subject to change and dependent on volume of work location is dependent on need. Training Schedule Choices: training Mon. Oct. 15 through Thur. Oct. 17: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. OR 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. o This is training required to work the full two weeks Mon. Oct. 22 through Thur. Oct. 25: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. OR 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. Oct. 29 through Thur. Nov. 1: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Work Schedule: Mon. Oct 22 through Fri. Oct. 26: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. Oct 27: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon. Oct. 29 through Fri. Nov. 2: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. Nov. 3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon. Nov. 5: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue. Nov 6: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. 4

5 WORKER POSITIONS: These positions require bi-partisanship and will include people from all political parties including Unaffiliated Scanning Assistant What you will be doing You will be working closely with the Scanning Lead to prepare all ballots and processes for the scanners including supporting the Adjudication team. Conducting research, documenting scan room activities in reports and reconciling reports, and additional duties. Position Qualifications Basic to intermediate skills with Excel. Comfort using computers and moving between programs. Ability to learn quickly and work as part of a team. Position Requirements Full use of hands and fingers; able to perform tasks quickly. Must be able to stand and walk for entire shift. Must be able to lift and carry trays up to 10 to 15 pound mail trays. Must pass a criminal background check; no fraud or election fraud or election offense. Days and Times of work: All subject to change and dependent on volume of Assistant Tue. Oct. 23: FROM 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or until done not everyone will work this day Fri. Oct. 26: FROM 8:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. or until done Mon. Oct. 29: FROM 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until done Tue. Oct. 30: FROM 9:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. or until done Fri. Nov 2: FROM 9:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. or until done Sun. Nov. 4: FROM 9:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. or until done Mon. Nov. 5: FROM 2 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. or until done Tue. Nov. 6: FROM 5 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. or until done Wed. Nov. 7: FROM 9 a.m. to until done Additional Information: No political conversations of any kind allowed with co-workers or voters while working or on break; we are a neutral zone. Boulder County employees including temporary employees are paid on the last business day of the month. A check will be mailed to you. Must complete all paperwork before start date in order to be paid. All employees must join PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association); 8% of your check will go towards PERA. You are welcome to request the money back from PERA after you receive your last paycheck. PERA refund could take days. Personal items such as cell phones, purses, backpacks, jackets etc. need to be stored away from your work area while you work. Some guidelines: 5

6 Dress casually and comfortably: NOTHING political EVER. o For positions working with the public: remember you represent our office so your dress should be clean, no tears and appropriate for a casual office. o NO t-shirts with logos, statements or words other than brand name or artistic design; no sweatshirts. o Dress for all types of weather (even if you are inside as the temperature is not something we control), wear clothing that is appropriate for standing, sitting, squatting and bending. o Jeans and tennis shoes are acceptable if clean and neat. No scents (no perfume or cologne), people are working in close quarters and some are allergic. Leave your valuables at home as we are not responsible for lost items. There may not be a place to lock them up and for most jobs you will not be able to have jackets, purses, backpacks, cell phones etc. with you at your work station. Be friendly and outgoing. You represent the Clerk & Recorder s office and Boulder County. Bring any food or water you may want. There may be places to get food and water but not always close. No open liquids and all liquid containers must have a top that is secured. Election staff and temporary help are not to discuss politics while on the job with co-workers or the public. We are a neutral zone. How to inquire or apply for a Position Visit: BoulderCountyVotes.org and under Election Information click on Temporary Elections Division Positions. Scroll down on the page and you will find a Temporary Elections Worker Inquiry Form. Complete this form ( and our staff will follow up within 2 weeks. A phone call may be required and for some positions an interview may also be required. 6