Find & Apply For Office / Administrative Assistant Jobs in Wichita, Kansas

Department:

Election Comm Job ID:

13241

Pay:

$19.73 per hour

Work Schedule:

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits. Primary assignment includes staffing the public reception counter and serving as the first point of contact for voters and visitors. Assists candidates and voters. When not working directly with the public, this position verifies, maintains and updates election related databases and records through data analysis, processing and entry. This position is required to work extended hours during elections.

Provide Consistent and Prompt Customer Service:

Greet every voter, candidate, and guest in a courteous and professional manner

Maintains secure control of public access to restricted office areas

Provide information regarding voter registration and voting options

Facilitate and candidate filing, report filing, data requests, and other common election office services

Accept payments for candidate filings or data requests

Answer phones, respond to emails, and provide information and services in person

Process and sort incoming mail

May be required to drive to support office and election functions Accurately Maintain the

Voter Registration List:

Maintain voter registration entry and verification

May process agency submitted registration files

Cross-check and proof team entries

Prepare voter correspondence

Process USPS Return Mail and National Change of Address lists

Participate in annexation and redistricting projects as needed Maintain Advanced Voting List Process, review, and fulfill advance by mail ballot requests

Make and document voter outreach calls for advance voting issues

Create and maintain advance voting reports and records

Assist in preparing provisional ballot documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

High school Diploma or equivalent. Two years of experience in an office environment with a substantial amount of data entry/processing. One year of experience in a public facing or customer service role (either in person or by phone). Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver's license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must be free of Federal or State felony conviction as well as any misdemeanors relating to breach of trust, fraud, embezzlement, or dishonesty in carrying out a responsibility involving public trust. Ability to obtain a Notary Public. Cyber Security Training within the first 30 days of employment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Business or a related field. Four years of experience in an office environment with a substantial amount of data entry/processing. Two years of experience in a public facing or customer service role (in person or by phone). Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas