ELECTION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 40001900 jobs in United States
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Durham County Government · 6 days ago

ELECTION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 40001900

positionDurham, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$61K/yr - $70K/yr
date3+ years exp

Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. The Elections Systems Specialist is primarily responsible for the maintenance and support of Board of Elections equipment and technology, ensuring superior security standards and managing information systems.

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Responsibilities

Performs professional and technical activities to meet the business needs of the Election department
Programs, test and/or repairs equipment or software
Monitors equipment, maintains software and hardware products at current release levels, and performs related tuning activities
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems
Assist with logistical tasks related to setup and breakdown of Election Day and Early Voting locations
Ensures superior security standards for the Durham County Board of Elections by working with the State Board of Elections, Durham County Information and Systems Technology (IS&T) department and federal partners
Develops documents and manuals detailing technology management/security policies for the Board of Elections
Works with vendors in researching and recommending new products and troubleshooting software problems or questions
Maintains Durham County Board of Elections databases and manages information systems
Programs and performs logic and accuracy testing on Board of Elections equipment
Ensures the proper creation and distribution of electronic poll book systems
Performs related tasks as required

Qualification

Information systemsSystem security principlesTroubleshooting hardware/softwareMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical thinkingNetworking knowledgeSEIMS knowledgeAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in computer science, information systems support, business technology or related field and a minimum of three years of experience in information systems support in the area of elections administration or with a similar government organization
Must complete precinct worker and chief judge training within one year of employment
Must enroll in and pass all courses required to earn North Carolina certification as a Certified Elections Administrator within four years of employment
Must be physically able to lift supplies up to forty pounds
Valid North Carolina Driver's License and driving record
Thorough knowledge of information systems and networking
Thorough knowledge of system security principles
Knowledge of Microsoft office applications and strong technical aptitude
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software and networking
Knowledge of the State Election Information Management System (SEIMS) rules and procedures

Company

Durham County Government

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Durham County Government. State of North Carolina Durham County is consistently ranked as one of the top places in the nation to live and do business.
dateFounded in 1881
location
Durham, North Carolina, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.dconc.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Susan Tezai
Chief Financial Officer
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Tiffany Murray, MBA, CLGFO
Chief Financial Officer
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