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SENIOR ELECTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary

$28.15 - $41.52 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

30260

Department

Elections

Division

Elections

Opening Date

10/28/2025

Closing Date

11/11/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

250

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Election Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Election Operations Specialist position. The Senior Election Operations Specialist is a leadership position, working primarily in training, within the Training & Recruitment Division. This position ensures that all operations run smoothly on Election Day and during Early Voting by helping to oversee in-person voting operations, and maintaining communication with other divisions within the Election Department to include IT and the Warehouse. As a member of our team, you will also be responsible for training those who train the election workers, and create instructional manuals and other training materials. This role may also coordinate the use of Election Day sites, and provides additional assistance and support to management. This position requires mandatory overtime during various periods in the election cycle. Overtime can include weekends and may be scheduled with little to no notice. The Senior Election Operations Specialist will report to the Election Program Supervisor and Registrar of Voters.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

NOTE: Applicants will be required to participate in a writing assessment. Assessments will be administered at the Clark County Government Center as part of the selection process. Assessments will be scheduled on December 2nd and 3rd.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associates Degree AND two (2) years of full-time specialized operations experience in an Election department or experience in developing training materials related to operational functions and leading training of large groups of staff and/or volunteers, or other technical experience related to the work of the functional unit. Experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis. Prior lead or supervisory experience over paid or volunteer staff, and experience evaluating potential polling sites for compliance with state and federal guidelines is desirable.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work overtime or off-shift work on a seasonal basis. Work may be occasionally performed in adverse weather or temperature conditions.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Develops and implements training materials for election board staff; schedules and coordinates the training of part-time staff by County or contract personnel; obtains and coordinates the use of training facilities.

+ Maintains records regarding election board officer and absentee ballot processor activities to ensure that such workers are paid in a timely manner.

+ Supervises and reviews the accuracy and performance of temporary workers and maintains appropriate evaluation records.

+ Researches and assembles varied files and databases and prepares reports; creates forms and newsletters and specialized election documents.

+ Supervises the coordination and acquisition of all polling sites for election support.

+ Works with various public and private entities to acquire these sites.

+ Maintains and updates VEMACs module with current contact information, confirmation documents, room assignment, and mailing address information.

+ Maintains VISIO room diagrams for each election cycle and makes them available for review on the department public drive.

+ Performs site surveys and assessments to insure they comply with ADA requirements and allow for adequate location, size, electrical, and parking requirements.

+ Coordinates activities with local City Clerk's offices during City or special elections. Inventories materials and supplies; orders and maintains an inventory of appropriate supplies; prepares basic budget figures for election operations.

+ Provides factual information to the public, election workers and voters, in person or over the telephone.

+ Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

+ Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

+ Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to precincts and training sites or to deliver ballot materials and supplies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to reach election and training sites as far a 100 miles; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stamina to deal with stringent deadlines; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

Clark County Elections Department requires all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the Senior Election Operations Specialist to participate in a writing assessment as part of the selection process. Applicants will be required to participate in an in-person proctored assessment at the Clark County Government Center.

+ I understand I will be required to participate in a proctored writing assessment at the Clark County Government Center.

+ I'm unable to participate in an in-person, proctored assessment at the Clark County Government Center.

02

The following questions 2-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

03

List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).

College/University:

Did you graduate:

College Major/Minor:

Semester Credits Completed:

Degree Received:

04

Indicate your full-time professional specialized operations experience in an Election department.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

05

Indicate your full-time professional experience in developing training materials related to operational functions and leading training of large groups of staff and/or volunteers, or other technical experience related to the work of the functional unit.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

06

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 4-5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

07

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

08

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience coordinating with agencies or vendors outside of your organization.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

11

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 9-10. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience creating and giving presentations.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience training full-time, part-time, or temporary staff.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

14

Indicate the number of employees you have trained simultaneously or as part of a training class.

+ 1 to 5 employees

+ 6 to 10 employees

+ 11 to 19 employees

+ 20 or more employees

15

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 12-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

16

Indicate your full-time professional customer service experience.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

17

Indicate your full-time professional experience working in an environment where attention to detail was critical to the success of the organization.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

18

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with confidential or sensitive data.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

19

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 16-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

20

Indicate from the list below the software applications you are proficient in using (select all that apply).

+ Adobe Creative Cloud

+ Airtable

+ Canva

+ CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

+ E-Pulse

+ KRONOS

+ Microsoft PowerPoint

+ Microsoft Visio

+ NV Validator

+ TotalVote

+ N/A

21

Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel.

+ No Experience

+ Basic (navigate excel, input & enter data, sort and print preparation)

+ Intermediate (create spreadsheets, input data, create formulas, report formatting)

+ Advanced (consolidating data, using pivot tables, charting data, and formatting charts)

+ Expert (advanced formulas, if statements, VLOOKUP, VBA, and Macros)

22

Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Word.

+ No Experience

+ Basic (can setup a document, format the text, and edit the document)

+ Intermediate (can navigate the title and ribbon bar, can use spellcheck and grammar check, can create templates)

+ Advanced (can perform mail merge, edit headers/footers and add page numbers and title pages)

+ Expert (can insert pictures/borders, SmartArt, and charts/graphs)

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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