DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
For Reference Only
CLASS CODE: 1080
PAY GRADE: 417
CLASS TITLE: ELECTIONS SPECIALIST - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is professional work planning, coordinating, and executing public sector labor elections.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Interprets policies, procedures and laws to the Public Employees Relations Commission, staff
members of the Commission, public employees, and public employers concerning consent
election agreements.
Assists in the establishment of a sound election procedure which is consistent with the
guidelines in the Public Employees Relations Commission's rules and regulations.
Prepares for pre-election conferences concerning eligibility lists, determination of
appropriateness of respective parties, elections observers, campaign issues, voter release time,
and other election-related problems.
Computes election costs and bills parties accordingly.
Attends elections to solve any problems, supervises poll clerks, and conducts voting tallies.
Instructs poll clerks and observers as to their responsibilities in an election.
Replies to written complaints concerning an election and verifies and certifies all items related
to an election.
Conducts unfair labor practice investigations which involves interviewing and taking statements
from witnesses; preparing a report based on facts and circumstances of the investigation;
meeting with the general counsel and staff attorney to determine if the unfair labor practice
charge should be dismissed or a complaint issued.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1080-ELECTIONS SPECIALIST-SES
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of the basic principles of personnel administration.
Knowledge of the basic principles of labor relations.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to labor relations functions.
Ability to organize data into logical format.
Ability to compose correspondence.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to
labor relations functions.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to prepare reports relating to labor relations activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
06/30/1994
11/04/1993
01/01/1984