BOARD OF ELECTIONS TRAINING SPECIALIST

Primary Duties:

•Oversee the daily operation of the training program for the department.

•Develop training materials, including classroom presentations, manuals, workbooks, training videos and online training modules to facilitate comprehensive training for election officials.

•Review, evaluate, and modify existing and proposed programs and recommend changes.

•Manage the Learning Management System through user interface design, user record management, course creation, and uploading of SCORM packages.

•Schedule and design layouts for training facilities.

•Train and manage instructors and assistants for in-person training classes.

•Collaborate with team members to gain knowledge of work processes, identify training needs, and establish plans to address the needs through training solutions.

•Identify innovative training tools and methods to enhance the training program.

•Monitor and assess election law changes and incorporate the changes into polling place procedures.

•Develop and design election forms, precinct official website, newsletters, assessments, and other communications.

NOTE: Candidates considered for this position will be required to present printed and/or electronic documents supporting their experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Communication Skills: Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the policies and procedures.

• Coordination: Ability to facilitate the flow of work for an upcoming election. Knowledge of appropriate procedures for collecting and reviewing information set by the County and/or the State Board of Elections. Ability to monitor or regulate those procedures, tasks, or activities. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks.

• Leadership: Ability to coordinate, facilitate, and participate in a collaborative approach to complete tasks or assignments.

• Problem Solving: High level of problem solving in both operational and logistical duties.

• Project Management: Ability to provide oversight for election(s) and all related activities to include quality assurance and safety. Ability to coordinate and manage facilities, equipment, and supplies as necessary for the election. Ability to monitor environmental risks, if any and quality control. Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with an election and develop a timeline. Ability to ensure actions are performed and/or implemented.

• Adaptability: Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment. Ability to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely.

• Creativity: Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations. Ability to try different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

• Initiative: Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives. Ability to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required. Ability to be proactive.

• Stress Tolerance: Ability to deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively.