Election Specialist Voting Location & Workforce Services

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values we provide excellent public service seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits retirement plans wellness incentives a great organizational culture and much more! If youre searching for something more than just a job something akin to a calling then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

This position will close on Tuesday September 29th 2026.

Essential Duties:

• Election Operations Support: Assists in the preparation and execution of election activities including early voting and election day operations. Supports operational readiness to ensure polling locations and election processes function effectively.
• Election Worker Coordination: Supports recruitment assignment communication and coordination of election workers. Assists with staffing updates and helps ensure polling locations are adequately staffed.
• Training Support: Assists in the coordination and delivery of election worker training programs including preparation of materials scheduling and tracking attendance and completion.
• Logistics and Equipment Support: Assists with preparation staging deployment and retrieval of voting equipment and supplies. Supports warehouse operations and inventory management as assigned.
• Voting Equipment and Testing Support: Assists with election system preparation including support for election programming Logic & Accuracy (L&A) testing and equipment verification as assigned.
• Data Entry and Record Maintenance: Maintains accurate records across systems including voter data election worker information assignments and operational documentation. Ensures data integrity and completeness.
• Customer Service and Communication: Serves as a point of contact for voters candidates election workers and internal staff. Responds to inquiries and provides timely accurate information escalating issues as needed.
• Cross-Division Coordination: Works collaboratively across divisions to support election operations ensuring alignment between workforce logistics technology and voter services.
• Confidentiality and Discretion: Handles sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion ensuring appropriate handling and security of information.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Required Associates Degree in the following field(s) of study: Business Administration Marketing Public Administration Communications or relevant field.
• Two (2) years of experience in election work public sector service or relevant field.
• Travel required 5% - 25%
• May require KS/MO drivers license depending on department or agency.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in the following field(s) of study: Business Administration Marketing Public Administration Communications or relevant field.
• Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA)
• Education may be substituted for experience. Experience may be substituted for education.