Information And Technology Specialist-County Clerk

Position Type:
Champaign County/County Clerk Information and Technology Specialist
Date Posted:
12/8/2023
Location:
1776 E. Washington Street (Brookens Building)
Date Available:
As Soon As Possible
Closing Date:
01/19/2024
Department: County Clerk
Reports to: Chief Deputy County Clerk
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Grade Range: G Pay Range $19.22-$28.83
SUMMARY Assists the Chief Deputy Clerk and the Director of Operations with the operation of the office and its functions. Provides technical support to the Director of Operations. Assists with policy and data research, implementation, communications, intergovernmental relations and partnerships, special projects, outreach, and other duties as assigned by the Chief Deputy or the County Clerk.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with the management of the election equipment, software and systems of the County Clerk's Office, assisting with certification and implementing maintenance and upgrades when necessary. Assists with evaluation of new election equipment, software and systems.
• Responsible for implementation of new procedures related to election equipment, software and systems.
• Gathers statistical data about elections, property taxes, vitals, and recording divisions within the office. Uses data to disseminate to the public and stakeholders. Also uses gathered data to inform decisions regarding policies, budgets, and other impacted areas for the Clerk and Recorder's office.
• Assists with development and maintenance of the County Clerk website; responsible for gathering the necessary information to update the website, including new information about Elected Officials and County Board proceedings, converts documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other material to the web.
• Leads internal/external communication needs of the County Clerk's office to the public and media, under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Deputy.
• Helps lead workflow for temp workers and manages intern program for the office.
• Conducts policy research on issues pertinent to the County Clerk's office functions. Uses policy research to help inform decisions about legislative matters that relate to the Clerk and Recorder's office.
• Leads special project initiatives and coordinates outreach events.
• Assists with election administration.
• Assists Chief Deputy Clerk with grant administration and helps identify other funding sources to help with the operations of the Clerk's office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job does not exercise supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associates or Bachelor's Degree in technology management, communications, or political science. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Person needs to be knowledgeable of voting processes, government administration, and public policy. Previous experience with IT and government/elections.
AA / EEO / ADA