Elections Specialist Senior (Project)

Introduction

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is charged under Wisconsin Statutes to administer and enforce Wisconsin's elections laws. A core mission of the Commission is to ensure ongoing and quality education, training, outreach, technical assistance, and advice to municipal clerks, county clerks, and local election inspectors (poll workers) that conduct elections as well as to ensure adherence to, and compliance with Wisconsin election laws and required procedures.

Another core function of the Commission is to provide current and accurate information to the public as well as various governmental and other organizations about the State's electoral processes, voting statistics, and trends. For more information about the Wisconsin Elections Commission, visit our website .

This position is a project position. Project positions are eligible for benefits including health insurance, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status. The funding for this position is scheduled to end on November 11, 2025. The incumbent must be a Wisconsin resident.

Position Summary

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is charged under Wisconsin Statutes to administer and enforce Wisconsin's elections laws. A core mission of the Commission is to ensure ongoing and quality education, training, outreach, technical assistance, and advice to municipal clerks, county clerks, and local election inspectors (poll workers) that conduct elections as well as to ensure adherence to, and compliance with Wisconsin election laws and required procedures. Another core function of the Commission is to provide current and accurate information to the public as well as various governmental and other organizations about the State's electoral processes, voting statistics, and trends.

Under the general supervision of the Elections Supervisor, this position functions as a resource for county, municipal, and school district clerks and administrators, as well as candidates, voters and the general public. This position will maintain a high-level working knowledge of federal and state election laws, administrative rules, Commission policies and business processes in order to effectively interpret and apply these requirements to all types of elections held throughout the state and provide expert opinions and advice on election administration issues.

This position regularly conducts public outreach, education, training, technical assistance workshops, seminars, and certification classes for local election officials and members of the public. This position is also responsible for core election administration tasks, including, but not limited to review of state and federal candidate ballot access documents, ballot design and review, and canvass of election results. Further, this position will participate in implementing other initiatives identified by agency management and the Commission.

The position also works in and provides services regarding Wisconsin's statewide voter registration system called WisVote, which is a database of voter and election information as well as a primary tool for administration of elections in the state. This position is a contact for county and municipal clerks to provide customer service, training, and guidance in the administration of elections using WisVote.

For more information, please view the complete position description .

Salary Information

This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-03. The starting hourly rate for this project position will be between $26.87 - $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits . Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

The selected candidate must not have given a political contribution to a candidate for a partisan state or local office in the twelve months prior to appointment and must comply with the agency's nonpartisan requirements during employment.

Due to the nature of the position, WEC will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. WEC does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

The selected candidate must possess a valid Wisconsin driver license and meet the State's Risk Management requirements OR have the ability to obtain one's own transportation and have the ability to travel statewide as required.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:

• Experience communicating technical/specialized elections information to customers or the public, preferably through the administration of training or public outreach
• Experience administering and implementing elections laws and policy directives in a professional setting
• Experience creating/editing training or public outreach materials, including written materials intended for use in print or online format
• Experience with program administration involving a complex elections database or software application application

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

WEC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Questions can be directed to Paula Langbecker at paulag.langbecker@wisconsin.gov .

Deadline to Apply

This is a reannouncement. If you previously applied to this job posting, you do not need to re-apply to be considered. Applicant materials were previously due by 11:59pm Thursday, August 15, 2024.

The deadline to apply to this re-announcement is 11:59pm Monday, September 30, 2024.