ELECTION CLERK LEAD/ADVANCED

9990

Baltimore City Board of Elections

417 E. Fayette St.

Baltimore, MD 21202

The main purpose of this position is to maintain a complete and accurate computerized voter registration system for Baltimore City; which permits all eligible voters to participate in the electoral process. Performing supervisory duties in my capacity of the Election process. To train and supervise current, new and temporary employees on MDVOTERS registration system. In addition, maintain statistical records, handle maps for various precincts and districts, answering correspondences from other agencies an the public.

Performs the full range of specialized clerical work in a local election office;

Registers voters at local election offices and outside facilities, completes registration forms and assigns voter district and precinct;

Checks voters’ records for possible duplication and maintains records by updating addresses and names, districts and precincts and reassigning precincts as required by precinct splitting;

Processes absentee ballot applications, issues ballots to qualified voters, receives completed ballots and secures ballots;

Notifies voters of changes;

Enters information into automated and manual records and maintains filing systems;

Compiles and maintains statistics;

Answers inquiries regarding election procedures in person, by telephone, by U.S. mail and electronic mail;

May assist the Election Director or the Election Deputy Director in reprecincting by obtaining census information, researching appropriate boundary lines and markers, and checking and recommending potential polling locations;

When assigned as lead worker, assigns work to Election Clerks and other support staff, reviews work for accuracy and completeness, and trains Election Clerks and other clerical staff in election laws, regulations, policies and procedures;

When assigned as primary support in a very small office, performs backup duties for the Election Director as required; When assigned as advanced worker, performs higher-level election duties such as the following: Uses knowledge of the Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Federal Voting Assistance Program to implement, manage and revise all phases of absentee voting policies and procedures;

Recruits election officials needed to staff polling places, organizes required training sessions, and implements and revises policies and procedures related to judge recruitment;

Accepts and processes candidate and committee filings;

Assists in coordinating census activities in conjunction with the Maryland Office of Planning in order to define boundaries for redistricting and reprecincting and to assure an accurate street database;

Oversees the implementation and maintenance of polling place accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and State policies and guidelines;

Maintains current knowledge of the National Voter Registration Act and all related regulations for the purpose of managing all phases of the Act, including the category of Inactive Voters;

May prepare election calendar;

May purchase and inventory supplies;

Performs other duties as required.

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.

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 with data processing

-Experience using the Microsoft office suite.

-Experience in customer service.

-Experience working in elections/polling place.

-Experience typing memorandum's and correspondence.

None.

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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to chris.lohr@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-269-2859 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.