Elections Clerk (Absentee/Vote by Mail)

This on-site role supports the Office of the Elections Administrator and helps voters exercise their right to vote. The position combines clerical, records, and field support tasks with a focus on absentee and FPCA/UOCAVA processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for absentee ballots, including FPCA/UOCAVA requests; recommend process improvements.
• Acquire and maintain working knowledge of state and federal laws governing absentee ballots and applications; assist with departmental recordkeeping to ensure compliance with local, state, and archival/document-retention requirements.
• Scan and maintain records in the department’s database and storage software; recommend layout and workflow improvements.
• Learn and apply the Texas Election Code within assigned duties to perform tasks accurately and lawfully.
• Process mail-ballot applications and generate mailing labels within dedicated software.
• Assist the Elections Assistant Administrator with local, state, and national elections, including preparation of equipment, poll books, and setup of polling locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the department.

Additional Duties

• Serve as an early voting clerk as needed.
• Provide polling location support.
• Process and proofread ballots, forms, letters, reports, and notices.
• Assist with the biennial mass mail-out of new voter registration certificates.
• Answer, direct, and document phone calls and messages.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Driver License.

Experience & Skills

• Effective spoken and written English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Willingness to seek guidance from appropriate sources to perform duties.
• Computer and office-equipment proficiency; prior elections experience is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and equipment operation.
• Regularly lift up to thirty (30) pounds.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle; regular travel between work sites in all weather conditions.
• Primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment; day-to-day focus may change—flexibility required.

Irregular Hours

Work outside normal office hours (Monday•Friday, 8:00 AM•5:00 PM) is required during elections. May be designated essential personnel during emergencies.

Special Conditions

• Must be a registered voter in the State of Texas.
• Current proof of insurance required; personal vehicle may be used for job-related travel.
• May not be a candidate for public office, hold public office, or hold an office/position in a political party.

How to Apply

For the complete job description and application, visit www.co.llano.tx.us. Return completed applications to the Llano County Human Resources Department:

• In Person/Mail: 100 W Sandstone St, Ste 100B, Llano, TX 78643
• Email: nlevlon@co.llano.tx.us

Equal Opportunity Employer: Llano County is an EOE.

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