Elections Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY -------------------- Performs entry\-level functions, including data entry for voter registrations in Pueblo County. Provides support and information about state statutes, election procedures, and regulations to the general public, political parties, candidates, and Election Day Technicians. Coordinates training development, packing supplies and equipment, and site set\-up, layout, and support for early voting and technicians. Assists with hiring election judges, answering questions, computer entry, and balancing functions. This posting will close at midnight on 07/26/2026 OR once we receive 30 applications, whichever occurs first WHAT YOU WILL DO -------------------- Ensures compliance with state and federal election laws to facilitate smooth voting for staff and the public. Coordinates the development of detailed manuals for early voting and Election Day procedures, including voter registration, emergency voting, ballot processing, provisional voting, and vote tabulation equipment. Supports efficient and lawful election operations and tracks Colorado election legislation. Maintains all election processes in compliance with current election laws. Redesigns procedures as needed when legislative changes occur to ensure election operations remain lawful, efficient, and aligned with the latest legal requirements. Conducts Special District, Coordinated, Primary, General, and recall elections throughout the year. Also assists with redistricting precincts as needed to ensure accurate representation and compliance with electoral boundaries. Implements the County campaign finance system in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations. Administers the County’s filing requirements through the Colorado Secretary of State's electronic system. Enforces regulations, levies sanctions for violations, and guides candidates and committee agents on campaign finance rules. Coordinates with relevant entities on TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) issues. Designs and executes large mailings efficiently under tight deadlines. Verifies ballot accuracy for each election, enters motor voter registrations, coordinates voter caucuses with recognized parties, and ensures candidate acceptance forms are recorded after caucuses. Issues voter ID cards, prepares and distributes voter information mailings, verifies voter eligibility, corrects petitions as needed, and maintains all election\-related records in compliance with legal retention requirements. Assists in creating and updating election training manuals to reflect legislative and procedural changes. Compiles and maintains a balanced list of potential election judges from all parties for various voting locations. Organizes training sessions for judges. Ensures all background checks by the Colorado Bureau of Investigations are approved and properly documented, and promptly replaces canceled judges. Manages the preparation, mailing, and tracking of mail\-in ballots. Issues weekly election updates and voter information confirmation cards. Performs data entry. Coordinates delivery and assistance for voters in healthcare facilities to ensure all voters receive timely and accurate election information and support. Notifies precinct locations to verify polling site acceptance prior to each election and makes necessary location adjustments. Prepares all legal notices for publication and posting in accordance with regulatory requirements. Travels independently to precinct locations throughout Pueblo County. Participates in meetings, classes, conferences, and training sessions as required or requested by leadership. Engages in departmental cross\-training and maintains all required professional credentials in compliance. WHAT YOU HAVE ----------------- EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalency required Technical or Vocational Schoolpreferred EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1\) year or more offering clerical and customer service support required Minimum of one (1\) year or more as an elections clerk or in similar election roles preferred LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Valid Colorado driver’s license upon the date of hire required Secretary of State Elections Certification within one (1\) year of hire required SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully pass background check This role requires availability for evenings, overtime, holidays, and weekends during election periods. Responsibilities include extensive public interaction on election day and in the office, such as answering questions, explaining voting processes, verifying voter registration and polling locations, and promoting voter education to ensure a smooth election experience NOTE: For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill\-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience, including supervisory experience. WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS ----------------------------- Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full\-time employees Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Remote \& Hybrid working opportunities County Retirement Program Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership Truly inclusive and diverse environment Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building) May be eligible for up to 12\-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full\-time employees) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY 2026 PAID HOLIDAYS New Year's Day \- January 1st Day after New Year's Day \- January 2nd Martin Luther King, Jr. Day \- January 19th Memorial Day \- May 25th Employee Appreciation Day \- June 3rd Juneteenth Day \- June 19th Independence Day (observed) \- July 3rd Day before Labor Day \- September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm) Labor Day \-September 7th Francis Xavier Cabrini Day \- October 5th Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day \- October 12th Veteran's Day \- November 11th Day before Thanksgiving \- November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm) + Thanksgiving Day \- November 26th + Day after Thanksgiving\-November 27th + Christmas Eve Day \- December 24th + Christmas Day \- December 25th Day before New Year's Day \- December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm) One Personal Day (County employees will have one paid personal day off in 2026\. This paid day off is to be chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director.) \ \= Regular Part\-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2\) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk \ above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments. All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday The following time off types will not contribute to the daily or weekly overtime calculation: Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, and Unpaid Early Release Days. Any employee that is required to work by their supervisor on a designated Unpaid Day Off, a designated Unpaid Personal Day or during a designated Unpaid Early Release period shall be paid for work required and performed during such days and periods. No employee may work during an Unpaid Day Off, an Unpaid Personal Day, or during an Unpaid Early Release period without the express authorization of their supervisor. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees. For weeks in which an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release takes place, County Exempt employees are designated as Non\-Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Those employees so designated will be required to clock in and out of work via email to their Director for all days worked during weeks that include an Unpaid Day Off. No employees shall be permitted to work over 40 hours during a week that includes an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release without the express written authorization of their Director or Elected Official. \\\ The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025 and then revised on February 12th, 2026 \& March 12th, 2026\\\ \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director SICK LEAVE Regular full\-time employees accrue eight (8\) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours. VACATION LEAVE Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8\) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours. After 5 years: earn twelve (12\) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours. Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16\) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours. RETIREMENT All Regular Full\-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1\) month of continuous employment. A pre\-tax deduction of 8\.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect. If Benefit Selections: Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ MEDICAL INSURANCE \- ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional) Medical, Dental, \& Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026\) HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN Employee Only Employee \+ 1 Family Plan Cost $823\.00 $1,543\.00 $2,12900 Employer Contribution $852\.00 $1,428\.00 $1,938\.00 Employee Contribution $\-29\.00 $115\.00 $191\.00 PPO Employee Only Employee \+ 1 Family Plan Cost $889\.00 $1,713\.00 $2,351\.00 Employer Contribution $860\.00 $1,453\.00 $1,969\.00 Employee Contribution $29\.00 $260\.00 $382\.00 HMO/Ded Employee Only Employee \+ 1 Family Plan Cost $999\.00 $1,926\.00 $2,661\.00 Employer Contribution $876\.00 $1,484\.00 $2,014\.00 Employee Contribution $123\.00 $442\.00 $647\.00 LOW HMO Employee Only Employee \+ 1 Family Plan Cost $1,038\.00 $2,002\.00 $2,768\.00 Employer Contribution $881\.00 $1,495\.00 $2,030\.00 Employee Contribution $157\.00 $507\.00 $738\.00 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ DENTAL INSURANCE \- AMERITAS(optional) Employee Only Employee \+ 1 Family Plan Cost $27\.00 $60\.00 $91\.00 Employer Contribution $7\.00 $17\.00 $25\.00 Employee Contribution $20\.00 $43\.00 $66\.00 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ VISION INSURANCE \- ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional) Employee Only Employee \+ 1 Family Plan Cost $6\.00 $12\.00 $19\.00 Employer Contribution $0\.00 $0\.00 $0\.00 Employee Contribution $6\.00 $12\.00 $19\.00 Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ LONG TERM DISABILITY \- THE STANDARD (required) Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90\-day waiting period.Your monthly cost \= (monthly pay)/100 x 0\.410 BASIC LIFE AND AD\&D BENEFIT (required) Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3\.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional) This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre\-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25\), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement. Note:According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds. ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional) Optional Life Insurance Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance Other Self\-Funded Retirement Plans \\\ These are post\-tax benefits. \\\ \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ For hiring related questions, please contact WPC \- Workplace Policy \& Compliance; HR Staffing at: hrstaffing@pueblocounty.us For benefits related questions, please contact TPS \- Talent \& People Services; HR Benefits at:** hrbenefits@pueblocounty.us