Election Program Assistant I (NCS) - Board of Elections

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

8d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!

An Election Program Assistant I performs specialized data processing, technical, administrative, or clerical services in a local election office. Employees in this classification learn election laws, regulations, policies and procedures to perform entry-level duties in election office programs such as voter registration, polling places, election equipment, election judges, absentee, voter outreach, administrative, and/or technology. Employees in this classification perform technical and administrative functions working in an election program, not involving policy decisions, but requiring a thorough knowledge of the specific functions performed. Employees in this classification perform a variety of complex and non-complex duties related to one or several programs that require a thorough knowledge of election laws, rules, policy, and procedures. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions but may provide some training to other support staff. Employees in this classification receive direct supervision from an Election Director, Election Deputy Director or other designated administrative staff and are expected to exercise considerable tact, discretion and judgment in all areas of work. Matters of confidentiality are given close attention by the supervisor. The work may require travel to schools, nursing homes or other facilities to perform the tasks related to their program(s). Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends, particularly prior to and following an election. Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology. The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification. The Election Program Assistant I is differentiated from the Election Program Assistant II in that the Election Program Assistant II learns to perform duties under moderate supervision. Election Program Assistant II may lead other support staff in an election office program or perform advanced level duties under general supervision.

Requirements

• 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.
• Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
• PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.
• Data Processing
• MS Office Proficiency
• Adaptable with scheduling systems
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a polling place/political arena.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with data processing.
• Experience working in a warehouse or fast paced office.
• Bilingual welcome but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.
• You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED