Deputy Director Elections

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Dauphin County Bureau of Registration & Elections is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Deputy Director of Elections. The overall objective of this job is to direct and manage the activities of the Bureau of Voter Registration and Elections; plans, directs, coordinates registration of voters; and certifies election results.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program; some business and computer training preferred.
5 years working experience, preferably in elections and some knowledge of Election code. Or any acceptable combination of education, training, and work experience.
Must be able to speak and understand the English language and to follow oral and written instructions.
Must possess ability to communicate effectively and be perceptive with the general public in determining their needs.
Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers, agencies and others.
Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records.
Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment with accuracy and reasonable speed.
Must possess ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess thorough knowledge of state and county election laws, procedures and requirements and ability to answer questions regarding same.
Must possess knowledge of state implemented SURE system.
Must possess knowledge of the HAVA Laws (Help America Vote Act).
Must possess knowledge of the ADA implementation.
Must possess knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Must possess knowledge of principles and practices of a supervisor and have the ability to coordinate work of subordinates.
Must possess ability to maintain accurate and efficient records and prepare required reports.
Must possess knowledge of redistricting and reapportionment measures.

Responsibilities

Directs, coordinates and manages the overall Bureau of Voter Registration and Elections for the County.
Plans, directs and coordinates registration of voters and certifies election results.
Maintains voter registration files and voting records in computer and books; maintains lists of County-wide elected officials.
Processes new registrations and assigns to correct voting district.
Prepares and monitors absentee ballots.
Operates computer and updates voter files with changes of names, addresses and party affiliation.
Assists in changing the boundaries for voting districts.
Responds to inquiries, verbally and in writing, regarding voting and registrations.
Supervises temporary staff; assigns and checks work.
Completes and approves leave request forms and time sheets.
Prepares required election reports and records for the County and State.
Verifies validity of signatures on election petitions as needed.
Disseminates information to general public regarding voter registration and election information.
Prepares and distributes voting lists for candidates use.
Readies the voting machines to go to the polling places; repairs the voting machines when needed.
Inspects the accessibility of the polling places for disabled voters.
Delivers voting machines to the polling places.
Programs the election; runs ballots for the voting machines.
Knowledgeable of all polling locations within the County.
Assists in Nomination Petition court challenges.
Attends meetings, training and in-services as required.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Performs other clerical tasks in absence of coworkers if necessary.
Acts as “troubleshooter” for problems occurring in department and works to resolve same.