SBE 0120

Somerset County Board of Elections
11916 Somerset Ave.

The Election Program Assistant II performs all assigned responsibilities in a timely manner, under the general supervision from and Election Director, Election Deputy Director, or other designated administrative staff in accordance with Election Laws of the State of Maryland, to ensure that every citizen is afforded the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to register and vote. The Election Program Assistant II also performs a variety of complex administrative duties requiring a thorough knowledge of election law, rules and procedures, and is expected to exercise considerable tact, discretion and judgement in all areas of work. Perform lead duties within the Election Office in the following programs: voter registration, polling places, election equipment, election judges, absentee voting, provisional voting, voter outreach (nursing homes, schools, etc.) administrative and/or technology. Responsible for typing office minutes, and keeping confidential records on registrants, candidates, board members, election judges, and office staff (including but limited to Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, Drivers Licenses Numbers, Phone Numbers, and Residential Addresses, etc.) Keeps Voter Registry updated. Recruit and provide training for election judges/polling place workers. Responds to customer request in person, email or on the phone, generates reports from the Statewide Voter Registration System. Accept and process candidate and committee filings. Compiles and maintains statistics; assist with redistricting; identifies and reports date entry discrepancies and program issues; identifies polling place facilities to comply with election laws and regulations, polices and procedures. Maintains office calendar, expense reports and inventory of office supplies, may perform voting equipment maintenance, inventory and preparations.

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

Experience: Two years 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.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience using independent judgement and applying State and Federal election laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Experience maintaining accurate and detailed records and remaining organized while performing multiple functions.

• Experience communicating effectively and tactfully with the general public, State officials, candidates, election officials and co-workers.

• Experience meeting time sensitive deadlines and demands.

This position is open to current Board of Elections employees and individuals who have worked as an Election Judge for at least two elections.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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).

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.

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

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to SBE's HR Division at 151 W. St. Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Chris Lohr at Chris.Lohr@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 410-269-2840.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.