ELECTION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

This is a position specific recruitment for the Wicomico County Board of Elections. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position/vacancy only. Persons interested in future vacancies in the Election Administrative Assistant I classification will need to reapply.

9990

Wicomico County Board of Elections

345 Snow Hill Road

Salisbury, MD 21801

Performs all assigned tasks in a timely manner, under the direction of the Election Director and in accordance with state election law and COMAR. Ensures every citizen has the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to register and vote.

Special Projects of an administrative assistant nature, as assigned. Various projects and tasks required in order to assist the director, deputy director and supervisors successfully conduct elections;

MDVOTERS work. Performs accurate, timely and efficient work in MD Voters.;

Point of Contact with the Public. Serve as office receptionist, assist walk-in customers;

Process incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail for the office. Prepare and dispense office mail, phone and e-mail messages;

Assist the Director to support the local board. Send out mailings, process board meeting notices and minutes;

Petty Cash fund coordinator. Monitor, reconcile and replenish the fund as needed;

Office postage meter, date-stamp machine and typewriters. Maintain this equipment;

Voter Registration Volunteer (VRV) Coordinator. Coordinate and conduct VRV trainings, in-office and thru voter outreach;

Sample Ballot Mailing Cordinator. Assist with the production of these mailings.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local board of election office.

Notes:

1. Specialized clerical experience may substitute for the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office at the rate of one year for each six months of the required election office experience. Specialized clerical experience is defined as work in an office which requires reviewing, verifying and interpreting information in order to make determinations and resolve work problems in accordance with policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.

2. General clerical experience may substitute for the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office at the rate of two years for each six months of the required election office experience. General clerical experience is defined as work performing a variety of clerical duties which are clear-cut and typically found in office settings, such as filing, copying, posting data and directing telephone calls.

3. Thirty college credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

4. Additional experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience performing clerical duties in a local election office during a gubernatorial or presidential election in the State of Maryland.

Experience interacting with the general public and co-workers.

"LIMITED TO CURRENT BOARD OF ELECTION EMPLOYEES ONLY."

1. Employees in this classification are required to be registered voters in the State of Maryland in accordance with the Election Law Article, Section 2-207(d).

2. Employees in this classification may not hold or be a candidate for any elective public or political party office or any other office created under the Constitution or laws of this State in accordance with the Election Law Article, Section 2-301(b).

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to:

State Board of Elections

HR Recruitment

P.O. Box 6486

Annapolis, MD 21401

For questions or to email additional information, please send to sylvial.brown@maryland.gov.

To fax additional information, please fax to 410-974-5126.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by contacting sylvial.brown@maryland.gov.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.