BOULDER COUNTY 2018 General Election Judge and Worker Positions

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1 BOULDER COUNTY 2018 General Election Judge and Worker Positions Updated 10/3/2018 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: Judge Positions are filled by caucus attendees from the Republican and Democratic parties List of Judge Positions: Descriptions and details provided below Adjudication Judge 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 Drive-by Ballot Drop Off Extraction o Operator o Prep Machine o Lead o Operator Scanning o Assistant Machine sweeper JUDGE POSITIONS: Judge Positions are filled by caucus attendees from the Republican and Democratic parties 1

2 Signature Verification Judge ONLY NEED REPUBLICANS 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. 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 ONLY NEED REPUBLICAN 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. Judge: Purple Team: 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 Sat. Nov 3: FROM 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or until done 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.) 2

3 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 Various locations within Boulder County; must be willing to work where needed as 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.. 3

4 WORKER POSITIONS: These positions require bi-partisanship and will include people from all political parties including Unaffiliated Drive-by Ballot Drop-off worker What you will be doing Accepting ballot envelopes from drivers, ensuring envelopes are signed, and providing an I Voted sticker to voters at drive-up locations. Position Qualifications Willingness to work outside, for the entire shift, regardless of the weather. Shifts are never cancelled. Ability to move quickly and be on your feet for the entire length of your assignment (from five to twelve hours). Lead position required to have a valid driver s license with clean driving record and will use their own car to transport equipment. Position Requirements This is a very active job. It involves being outside all day/evening and staying positive and professional in all voter interactions. dependent on volume of ballots; flexibility is required VARIED LOCATIONS: Boulder, Longmont Training Location: All Training will take place at Boulder Clerk and Recorder Office; rd Street, second floor Come upstairs to the Election Office and ask for Liz MUST ATTEND 1 TRAINING/ONBOARDING: Choose either o Wed. Oct. 31 or Thur. Nov. 1: FROM 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Boulder Location: Fri. Nov. 2: FROM 7:45 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. Sat. Nov. 3: FROM 8:45 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Mon. Nov.5: FROM 7:45 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. Tues. Nov. 6: FROM 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Longmont Location: Fri. Nov. 2: FROM 7:45 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. Sat. Nov. 3: FROM 8:45 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Mon. Nov.5: FROM 7:45 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. Tues. Nov. 6: FROM 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. 4

5 Extraction Ballot Prep Workers What you will be doing This position will count ballots into batches; typically of 150. You will need to work with your team to cross count and double check all processes. Speed and accuracy are critical in this position. Position Qualifications Ability to count accurately in a fast paced, often noisy environment. You will be taught techniques to ensure accuracy and speed. Comfortable using hands and fingers repetitively for an entire shift. At least some people will need to be able to lift and move ballot trays weighing between 10 and 20 pounds. Position Requirements It will require bending, leaning, lifting and the holding of ballots to count in batches. offense Orange Shift Tue. Oct. 23: FROM 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct. 24: FROM 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until done Thur. Oct. 25: FROM 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until done Mon. Oct. 29: FROM 9:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. or until done Tue. Oct. 30: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until done Fri. Nov. 2: FROM 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until done Sat. Nov. 3: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until done Tue. Nov. 6: FROM 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wed. Nov. 7: FROM Hours to be determined plan for very early morning until done Purple Shift: Tue. Oct. 23: FROM 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct. 24: FROM 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until done Fri. Oct. 26: FROM 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct. 31: FROM 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until done Thur. Nov.1: FROM 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until done Sat. Nov. 3: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until done Mon. Nov. 5: FROM 2 p.m. to until done (may be as late as 10 p.m.) Tue. Nov. 6: FROM 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 5

6 Extraction Operator What you will be doing Operating a machine that opens ballot envelopes for ballot extraction and monitoring status to manage envelope counts to 150. You may also be asked to help in other areas of ballot processing. Position Qualifications Ability to move with speed and accuracy while doing a repetitive task. Willingness to follow directions while adhering to strict protocol. Attention to detail is critical to ensure proper procedures are met. Being comfortable spending the majority of your shift sitting at a machine that can be noisy. Position Requirements Must be comfortable working on a machine (noisy). Must be able to use both hands and fingers in a repetitive movement. Lavender Shift Thur. Nov.1: FROM 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. or until done Sat. Nov.3: FROM 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or until done Mon. Nov.5: FROM 2:30 p.m. to until done (may be as late as 10 p.m.) Tue. Nov.6: FROM 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 6

7 Machine Lead What you will be doing This position will support ballot processing by skillfully supervising the operations of our envelope sorter/scanner machine; including mastering all operating procedures, directing others though the process steps and generating reports between processes. Ability to work with complex operating instructions to successfully run multiple processing operations; able to troubleshoot processes and procedures; and have experience balancing / reconciling numbers across multiple sources. Technical training on the equipment will be provided. Position Qualifications Ability to work with complex operating instructions to run multiple processing operations. Experience and comfort using a variety of computer hardware and software and operating machine equipment (similar to mail sorting or banking equipment). Good communication skills and ability to motivate the team as well as paying close attention to Bitsy activity in order to direct them and keep to the schedule. Enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Position Requirements Stand for extended periods of time. Lift and carry 20 pound trays of ballots. Bend at the waist and use both hands and fingers to grasp ballots. Boulder Clerk and Recorder, rd St Machine Operator What you will be doing Orange Shift: Thur. Oct. 18: FROM 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until done Fri. Oct. 19: FROM 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until done Mon. Oct. 22: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Tue. Oct. 23: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct. 24: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Sat. Oct. 27: FROM 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until done Mon. 29: FROM 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. or until done Tue. Oct. 30: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Fri. Nov. 2: FROM 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until done Sat. Nov. 3: FROM 12 noon to 4 p.m. or until done Tue. Nov. 6: FROM 10 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m. This position will operate a large ballot sorting and processing machine. The machine sorts, anonymizes, and creates data about the ballots. Position Qualifications Ability to be on your feet for a full shift and move fast! Comfort level with computers and operating machine equipment (similar to mail sorting or banking equipment). Willingness to follow complex procedures under scrutiny and within specific timeframe. Enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Position Requirements Stand for extended periods of time. Lift and carry 20 pound trays of ballots. Bend at the waist and use both hands and fingers to grasp ballots. 7

8 Boulder Clerk and Recorder, rd St Purple Shift: Thur. Oct. 18: FROM 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until done Fri. Oct. 19: FROM 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until done Mon. Oct. 22: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Tue. Oct. 23: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct. 24: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Thur. Oct. 25: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Mon. 29: FROM 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. or until done Wed. Oct. 31: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Thur. Nov. 1: FROM 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until done Mon. Nov 5: FROM 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until done Tue. Nov. 6: FROM 6:15 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. or until done and it will likely be earlier Machine Sweeper (Sweeper is a term used to remove ballots from a machine) What you will be doing You will be assisting the ballot sorting machine team by gathering and stacking ballots as they come off the machine; this can be a very fast-paced job. Position Qualifications Ability to move fast while being on your feet for the entire shift. Capacity to work with accuracy and safely. Experience with assembly work is helpful but not necessary. Work in a fast paced environment ensuring accuracy and safety. Position Requirements Stand for extended periods of time Lift and carry 20 pound trays of ballots Bend at the waist and use both hands and fingers to grasp ballots offense Purple Shift: Mon. Nov 5: FROM 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until done Tue. Nov. 6: FROM 6:15 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. or until done and it will likely be earlier 8

9 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. 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: 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. 9

10 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. 10