Seasonal Election Worker
Sarpy County
Seasonal Election Worker
SALARY
$15.00 Hourly
LOCATION
NE 68046, NE
JOB TYPE
Temporary - Seasonal
JOB NUMBER
01288
DEPARTMENT
Election Commissioner
OPENING DATE
01/02/2026
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
JOB OVERVIEW
HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:45
Full-time preferred
Part-Time hours require 25 or more hours per week
Estimated Start: March 2026
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sarpy County Election Commission is looking for hard-working individuals that are computer literate and have a good eye for detail. The position focuses primarily on customer service.. Other duties as assigned by department coordinator.
Candidates must function well in a fast pace environment and possess excellent customer service skills for working with the public. Ability to follow directions/state statute and work independently a must.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
a) High School Graduate/GED. b) Must be able to type a minimum of 40 net words per minutes (NWPM) – testing conducted at a later date. c) Must have work experience using computers for data entry, customer service, and/or clerical job. d) Must possess strong attention to detail ability. Customer service experience preferred.
Please be advised that if you advance in the application process, Sarpy County's Employment Policy requires that you submit to a background check, including a criminal history records check. Having a criminal history will not necessarily bar you from employment with Sarpy County as individual circumstances will be considered.
This recruitment is subject to Veterans' Preference.
APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON A FAVORABLE BACKGROUND CHECK
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, talk/hear, and operate/manipulate equipment using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand/be erect, walk/move about, bend reach, kneel, and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift, maneuver, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include vision and hearing. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges include close, distance, and color vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal ranges.
Work is performed indoors in an office setting. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, call-ins, and holidays. Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints. The noise level is typically moderate.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, successful completion of a national criminal background check, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, and other job related tests or checks as may be required.
DISCLAIMER
This description is current as of the date updated. Any omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Employer
Sarpy County
Address
1210 Golden Gate Drive
Papillion, Nebraska, 68046
Phone
402-593-4465
402-593-4487
Website
Seasonal Election Worker Supplemental Questionnaire
*QUESTION 1
Do you have customer service experience?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 2
Describe in detail your related customer service experience. If you have no experience, please write 'N/A'. Do NOT indicate the County should refer to your resume - failure to answer this question within the application will exclude you from further consideration for this position.
*QUESTION 3
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 4
Are you able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of this job with or without accommodation?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 5
The pay rate for this position is $15.00 per hour. Please indicate if this rate of pay is acceptable to you. Failure to agree to the starting wage will exclude your application from further consideration.
Yes
No
*QUESTION 6
Are you requesting Veterans Preference as stipulated in Nebraska Statutes § 48-225 to 48-231? Such preference includes initial employment or a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.
Yes
No
*QUESTION 7
Sarpy County complies with Nebraska Veterans' Preference Laws. If you are claiming Veterans' Preference you must attach Form DD214 (prefer member form 4) and if applicable, documents showing you receive or are eligible to receive benefits from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. The spouse of a 100% disable veteran may claim preference by providing the Form DD214, Proof of Disability and a marriage certificate. The spouse of a service member may claim preference and is limited to the time the service member is on active duty and up to 180 days after discharge/separation from service. DO YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THESE STIPULATIONS?
Yes
No
N/A - does not apply
*QUESTION 8
Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?
Full-Time
Part-Time (25+Hours per week)
QUESTION 9
To be eligible for this position, you must be able to work 25 or more hours per week. Do you understand this requirement?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 10
If you are interested in a part-time position, please indicate your preferred schedule (including the total number of hours you would like to work). If you are interested in full-time, please write N/A. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:45pm.
*QUESTION 11
Are you registered voter in the State of Nebraska?
Yes
No
* Required Question