Elections Officer

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.  Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and specify their qualifications on their application. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.  

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date.  The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses.  Please regularly check your email for notifications.  Please check your SPAM and or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.  

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Charla Vincent, charla.vincent@ct.gov.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to das.shrm@ct.gov.

In the Office of the Secretary of the State and the Elections Enforcement Commission this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in assisting in the administration of election laws or the administration and enforcement of campaign financing and disclosure laws.

• Assists in the preparation and editing of ballots, forms and instructions related to elections or campaign financing; 
• Prepares and furnishes information and educational materials for state and local officials, candidates, political committees, lobbyists, citizens and other concerned parties concerning elections or campaign finance; 
• Drafts legislation and procedural and substantive regulations; 
• Prepares materials for legislative committees; 
• May conduct training for elections officials or campaign treasurers; 
• Performs related duties as required.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

• Assists in the biennial compilation and publication of election laws; 
• Answers inquiries and prepares memoranda relating to election laws; 
• Examines nominating and primary petitions; 
• Drafts revisions of forms and calendars relating to elections and nominating procedures; 
• Participates and assists in the planning of conferences relating to elections administration; 
• Prepares materials for and assists in conducting Election Official Conferences for Town Clerks and Registrars of Voters.

ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION

• Reviews and records all campaign filings required by committees and maintains a schedule of filings; 
• Notifies treasurers of filing dates; 
• Ensures timely filing of campaign reports; 
• Enforces late filing penalties for delinquent reporting; 
• Assists in the development and design of electronic campaign reporting systems and other system support by communicating needs and collaborating with staff on solutions; 
• Coordinates with staff attorneys concerning handling violations of reporting laws; 
• Conducts research and prepares reports concerning campaign finance practices, trends and developments; 
• Assists in accounting functions related to the public financing grant program.

Six (6) years of experience in providing complex clerical support involving the legal and technical aspects of elections and/or campaign financing.

• Experience using Laserfiche;
• Computer experience - including MS Office and Excel;
• Elections experience.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.