ELECTION PROGRAM ASSISTANT I
Recruitment #24-001459-0010
Department | SBE General Administration |
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Date Opened | 9/22/2024 9:20:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/7/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $44,704.00 - $71,108.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Christina Lohr |
Work Location |
Frederick
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Performs data entry and quality checks into the Statewide Voter Registration System;
Prioritizes work to assure timely completion of data processing tasks in accordance with office policies and procedures;
Responds to customer requests and generates reports from the Statewide Voter Registration System;
Identifies and reports discrepancies and program issues;
Compiles and maintains statistics;
Registers voters and responds to voter registration inquiries;
May recruit election judges to staff polling places;
May assist in organizing and instructing required training sessions following established policies and procedures;
May assist with voting equipment maintenance, inventory and preparation;
May assist with identifying polling place facilities to comply with election laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
May maintain important or confidential records, including office records of employees’ work schedules, expense accounts and office supplies;
May assist with the purchase and inventory of supplies;
May accept and process candidate and committee filings;
May perform the full range of specialized clerical or clerical work in a local election office;
May assist in redistricting;
Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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. Candidates may substitute one year of specialized clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience for each six months of the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office. Specialized clerical, data processing, technical or administrative 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. Candidates may substitute two years of general clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience for each six months of the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office. General clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience is defined as work performing a variety of duties which are clear-cut and typically found in office settings, such as filing, copying, inputting data, general computer skills, and directing telephone calls.
3. Candidates may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
1. Experience working in a fast paced environment while meeting deadlines.
2. Experience multi tasking while dealing with complex situations.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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), Annotated Code of Maryland.
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).
SELECTION PROCESS
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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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