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Position DescriptionDuties and Responsibilities:* Translate all election-related materials; including, but not limited to, ballots, documents, forms, notices, brochures, posters, flyers, social media content, and press releases from English to Chinese and vice versa.* Assist with the ballot proofing process, including Logic & Accuracy Testing, to ensure translated materials are correct and consistent.* Collaborate with the coding team in preparing ballot translations, and assist in recording audio ballots and IVR (Interactive Voice Response) recordings.* Provide language assistance to Chinese-speaking constituents, including responding to calls, inquiries, and requests for election-related information.* Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance and Elections Department.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email ...@bmd.hctx.netRequirementsEducation and Experience:* High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.* One (1) year of translation experience.* U.S. Citizen.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Ability to read and write fluently in both Chinese and English.* Ability to type the Chinese language (Traditional Chinese).* Ability to learn and understand the general election terms.* Must be able to work independently, under stress, and very tight deadlines.* Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.* Ability to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.* Proficient in MS Office Suite.* Must be willing to travel to other locations required to participate or assist with projects.NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.* Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.General InformationPosition Type and Typical Hours of Work:* Temp Full-time | Contract End Date: December 18, 2026 - This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County-contracted agency.* Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.* Includes some weekend and extended hours during peak election periods.* Ability to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.* Must be willing to travel to other locations required to participate or assist with projects.Salary:* $20.00 HourlyLocation:* 15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHarris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:Health & Wellness Benefits* Medical Coverage* Dental Coverage* Vision Coverage* Wellness Plan* Life Insurance* Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Healthcare Flexible Spending Account* Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountPaid Time Off (PTO)* Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)* Eleven (11) County-observed holidays* One (1) floating holiday per year* Paid Parental Leave** Sick LeaveRetirement Savings Benefit* 457 Deferred Compensation PlanThe following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:* Professional learning & development opportunities* Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)* Flexible work schedule** METRO RideSponsor Program** Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:www.benefitsathctx.com01Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?* High School or GED diploma* Associates Degree* Bachelor's Degree* Master's Degree or higher* None of the above02Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of translation experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)* Less than one (1) year* One (1) year but less than two (2) years* Two (2) years but less than three (3) years* Three (3) years or more* I do not have this experience03Do you have the ability to read and write fluently in both Chinese and English?* Yes* No04Are you an U.S. Citizen?* Yes* No05Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.* Advanced* Intermediate* Basic* Entry Level* Not proficientRequired QuestionEmployer Harris CountyAddress 1111 Fannin StSte. 600Houston, Texas, 77002Phone 713-###-####Website