Election Judge Operation Specialist

Election Judge Operation Specialist Salary $22.00 Hourly Location Hastings, MN Job Type 6 month Temp Job Number 49112.26.002 Department ELECTIONS - 2230001 Opening Date 07/27/2026 Closing Date 8/7/2026 4:30 PM Central DescriptionBenefitsQuestions General Description POSTING TYPE: Open, Competitive DEPARTMENT: Elections HOURS: Full-time, 6-month temp SALARY RANGE: $22/hr. LOCATION: Hastings, Apple Valley, West St Paul UNION: None CLOSE DATE: Friday, August 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The Dakota County Elections Department is seeking persons to serve as Election Judge/Operation Specialists to perform technical procedures to assist elections staff in conducting election administration tasks. Open positions are available at the Administration Center in Hastings, the Western Service Center in Apple Valley, and the Northern Service Center in West St Paul. Election judges serving at service centers assist with in person early voting during regular absentee voting hours, while election judges in Hastings assist with absentee voting, along with a variety of administrative tasks. This position will begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, and will end on Friday, November 6, 2026. Who We Are Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is “Be More” and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. Minimum Qualifications At least 18 years of ageA Minnesota resident for at least 20 daysA citizen of the United StatesAble to read, write, and speak the English languageEligible to vote in MinnesotaHigh School Diploma or equivalent (GED) To view the specific minimum qualifications/statutory requirements you must meet in order to serve as an election judge, please use the following link to read Sec. 204B.19 of the Minnesota Statues in relation to Election Judges Qualifications: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/204B.19 Duties & Responsibilities These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions. Review and process voter registration applications and related documents using the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS).Review and process absentee ballot applications and related documents using the SVRS.Investigate and resolve issues of simple to moderate complexity related to incomplete and inaccurate voter registration and absentee ballot applications. Verify the accuracy of voter records and update within SVRS using quality control processes.Issue absentee ballots to county residents through the mail, ensuring accuracy of materials.Administer the in person early voting process at county service centers.Provide election related information to the public through phone and email.Prepare and complete orders of delivery and pickup for all election related activities. Provide support to voter registration, absentee voting, and warehouse tasks as directed. Other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All duties listed above are essential. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities And Work Environment Knowledge of Minnesota election processes, laws, policies and procedures.Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to work effectively with the public, department and County associates in a professional manner.Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.Ability to use computers and computer programs proficiently.Ability to perform accurate detail work with figures, statistical records, filing, proofreading and spelling.Ability to effectively and efficiently work under pressure in a highly visible work environment during elections. Work Environment Work is performed in a County office building. Some travel within Dakota County may be required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Position may require travel within Dakota County and will require occasional use of a personal vehicle. Equipment that may be used include, but is not limited to, ballot counter, computer, tablet, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and scanning machines. Selection Process You submit an online application that includes supplemental questionsWe assign you a score based on your qualifications Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview considerationWe conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer We extend an offer and conduct background checks Visit our Benefits site for more information. 01 Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years. 02 Please indicate at which location(s) you are willing to work: Administration Center in HastingsWestern Service Center in Apple ValleyNorthern Service Center in West St Paul 03 Do you have prior experience working in elections with Dakota County? YesNo 04 If you responded "yes" to the last question, please describe your experience in the box below. If you answered "no", please write "Not Applicable". 05 I am eligible to vote in the State of Minnesota YesNo 06 I am able to read, write and speak English YesNo 07 I can read, write or speak another language YesNo 08 If you responded "yes" to the last question, please list language(s) in the box below 09 Are you related to a candidate or another Dakota County election judge? YesNo 10 I acknowledge this position will begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, and end on Friday, November 6, 2026. YesNo 11 Party Affiliation: At least two election judges in each precinct must be affiliated with different major political parties to maintain balance. Please select your party affiliation. Democratic-Farmer-Labor PartyGrassroots-Legalize Cannabis PartyIndependence-Alliance PartyLegal Marijuana Now PartyLibertarian Party of MinnesotaRepublican Party of MinnesotaUnaffiliated 12 Notice: Some of the data you are asked to provide is classified as private. The purpose and intended use of this information is to verify your qualifications as an election judge, make work assignments and contact you. While you are not legally required to provide this information, if you do not provide it the County will be unable to process your application. The County may share the data with County staff who need this information to perform their duties as well as other entities and persons as authorized by law. Read and Certify I certify that the information given in this application form and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand the intended use of the data provided. I certify that I am not a candidate that will appear on the ballot in 2026. YesNo 13 Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity. FacebookFriend, Family or ColleagueInDeedJob Fair or Dakota County EventJob Interest e-mails from Dakota CountyJobsInMinneapolis/StPaulLeague of Minnesota CitiesLinkedInMinneapolis Diversity.comMinnesota Diversity.comMinnesota Works WebsiteMinnesota Jobs Network.comMinnesota Association of CountiesMonsterProfessional Association WebsiteReferred by a Dakota County EmployeeSt Paul Diversity.comCollege Website, Instructor, Career ServicesDakota County WebsiteOther 14 If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County. Required Question Employer Dakota County Address Administration Center 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372 Phone 651.438.4435 Website http://dakotacountymn.gov