ELECTION DATA APPLICATION SPECIALIST I

9990

Howard County Board of Elections

9770 Patuxent Woods Drive

Columbia MD 2 1046

An Election Data Application Specialist I is the entry level of specialized data processing work in a local election office. Employees learn to produce and verify output. Employees in this classification do not supervise. Employees receive close supervision from an Election Deputy Director, Director or other designated administrative staff. The work may require travel to data processing locations to attend meetings or to perform other assignments such as voter registration. Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends, particularly prior to and following an election. The Election Data Application Specialist I and II are differentiated on the basis of degree of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees. The Election Data Application Specialist I learns to perform duties under close supervision while the Election Data Application Specialist II performs the full range of duties under general supervision.

Inputs data into data entry device; Learns solutions to various key station failures; Learns order of priorities to assure timely completion of data processing tasks in accordance with office policies and procedures; Learns to request data processing production work using the correct parameter cards; Learns to verify and reconcile output for accuracy and completeness; Learns to investigate and determine causes for discrepancies in data input and output; Learns to decollate and burst reports or output; Learns to maintain logs on data input and output; Learns to compile and maintain statistics from requested data output; Proofreads; May register voters at local election office and outside facilities, complete registration forms and assign voter district and precinct; May check voter records for possible duplication and maintain records by updating addresses, names, districts and precincts; May answer inquiries regarding election procedures in person, by telephone, U.S. mail and by electronic mail; May order appropriate forms; Performs other related duties.

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

Experience: Six months of experience in the operation of data entry devices.

Notes: 1. General clerical experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 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.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Computer Clerk and Assistant classifications or Computer Clerk and Assistant specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Officer Services field of work on a year-for-year basis 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.

One year data management experience using Excel and Mail Merge.

Experience in composing correspondence via email and memorandums.

Experience conducting training.

Customer service experience via telephone, email, and face to face.

Experience working in small groups and within an office setting.

Limited to those willing to accept employment in Howard County MD.  

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.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

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

State Board of Elections

Attn: Recruitment

151 West St., Suite 200

Annapolis MD 21401

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. 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call 410-269-2859.

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

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-974-5126. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

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.