Election Technician

Duties:

• Troubleshooting voting equipment (including the DS200 ballot scanner and AutoMARK voter assistance terminal;
• Repairing and replacing voting equipment as needed;
• Inspecting the polling place for compliance with all federal and state laws, including voting and disability access requirements;
• Supporting poll workers with official forms and materials as needed throughout the day;
• Maintaining communication with the Board of Elections regarding any issues or concerns at the polling place;
• Capable of issuing official instructions to polling place staff as directed by the Board of Elections.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18-years-old;
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.;
• Must have a basic level of technical/mechanical ability;
• Must be available to work from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. or later (if necessary) on election day;
• Must have a valid driver's license;
• Must have a registered and insured vehicle available for use while on-duty;
• Must have a cell phone available for official use while on-duty;
• Must be able to attend an approximately 4-hour training class before the election (usually a held on a Saturday morning or weekday evening);
• Must be able to read and write the English language proficiently (Spanish proficiency may also be required in some locations).

Pay

• $450.00 total (which covers training, election day duties, mileage, meals, and cell phone use)

Restrictions:

• Active state employees may not work as technicians;
• If you are receiving a retirement benefit from the Employees Retirement System of RI, your benefit may be offset by any compensation you receive for working as a technician.
• You are prohibited from working as a technician if you are legally not permitted to enter any school property or daycare facility.

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