About this Election Worker (Supplemental) role at Spokane County
Spokane County · Onsite · Gardner Center Building
Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position.
Employee Type:
Supplemental (Seasonal)Department:
AuditorSalary:
$17.13 hourlyOvertime Eligibile:
YesJob Posting Date Range:
08/17/2026 - Until FilledJob Summary:
The employee assigned to Election Worker 1 performs a variety of basic tasks associated with the election process. These tasks vary in time commitment and skill level. Training for tasks is provided and supervisors are available to advise or assist as necessary. Election Worker 1 employees may be assigned duties of a higher class for training purposes.Job Description:
The following documents are required to be submitted with your application. Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered:
• Resume
• Resume
Examples of Duties:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- receiving and processing mail ballot envelopes
- counting and opening envelopes
- reviewing ballots
- following and completing procedural paperwork
- night driving for picking up ballots from a drop box
- Completion of a Driver Improvement Training course and specific auto insurance limits
- perform other related duties as required
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates knowledge and abilities for the job described.
LICENSE: A valid driver’s license and ability to drive at night may be required for certain tasks.
LICENSE: A valid driver’s license and ability to drive at night may be required for certain tasks.
Selection Factors:
Ability to:
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people from a variety of backgrounds and abilities
• perform work with speed and accuracy, with particular attention to detail
• remain focused and complete repetitive tasks
• work independently or in team setting
• develop and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers, supervisors, officials, and the general public
• follow written and oral instructions
• lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• work extended periods of standing, pushing, reaching, lifting objects. Periods of up to 8 hours may be required.
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people from a variety of backgrounds and abilities
• perform work with speed and accuracy, with particular attention to detail
• remain focused and complete repetitive tasks
• work independently or in team setting
• develop and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers, supervisors, officials, and the general public
• follow written and oral instructions
• lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• work extended periods of standing, pushing, reaching, lifting objects. Periods of up to 8 hours may be required.
Behavioral Standards
All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:
- Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness, and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
- Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
- Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
- Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures, or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.
Additional Information:
This is a supplemental (no benefits) position with variable hours.
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