Deputy County Clerk 1, Elections Clerk

Two (2) Positions: Deputy County Clerk I, Elections Clerk, Temporary Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $18.44/hour. 40 hours per week, extra hours for Election Day. May work Saturdays as needed.

Start Date: June 22, 2026

End Date: December 31, 2026

Benefits: None

Position Summary: This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties as needed, coordinates election activities, maintain voter registration records and process absentee ballots. Work requires data entry abilities, and it involves typing, filing, and record keeping.  Employee must have good customer service skills, assist the public in a professional and courteous manner.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Register voters and process voter registration applications.
• Assisting in computing voter record information in the voter registration database after each election and scanning documents.
• Maintain voter database and update voter records.
• Type and issue absentee ballot applications in person or by mail, process absentee ballots and all the paperwork, records associated with issuing absentee ballot, and balancing absentee reports
• Prepare supply boxes for precincts for election day and inventory of supply boxes when returned.
• Must be able to work overtime before and during the elections.
• Assist with all duties required to carry out an election, as directed.
• Perform general administrative duties such as answer telephone, transfer calls, take messages, direct the public, make copies, operate a fax, create, and respond to emails and surveys.

ADDITIONALLY:

• Must be a registered voter in Sheridan County, Wyoming
• In the event of an emergency, may be called into work during times other than regularly scheduled times.
• Work extended hours, including Saturdays and Sundays, holidays and evenings as needed, especially so during election cycles.
• Have a commitment to continuous learning.
• Have the ability to perform in a flexible working environment.
• The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them as other duties may be required and assigned.
• Management reserves the right to add or amend duties at any time.
• Travels to precincts to provide assistance

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITES:

• Thorough knowledge of filing of various documents.
• Thorough knowledge of office practices, procedures and use of general office equipment, office machinery, computer equipment and work with word and excel programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with the public, state and county officials and fellow workers.
• Skills of meeting deadlines
• Performs other statutory duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or GED.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, one year of experience in Election Duties is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work in this class is primarily sitting. Physical requirements include sitting for extended periods of time, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting approximately 35 lbs. or less.

For additional information please contact Human Resources at 307-675-2912

SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: humanresources@sheridancounty.com

                                                                                224 South Main Street, Suite B-1, Sheridan, WY 82801

These positions will remain open until filled

Sheridan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer