Elections Assistant I
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to oversee voter registrations, poll clerks, and polling locations. This role involves assisting voters, conducting elections according to state procedures, processing various voter applications (Absentee by mail/Uocava, online, DDS registration, mail-in), managing deceased voter records, processing voter transfers (out of county and out of state), answering phone inquiries regarding voter information, checking and responding to emails, collecting mail, taking minutes for Board of Elections meetings, and assisting the director and supervisor with special projects. The position performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent, and three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess Georgia Election Official Certification.
- Knowledge of local government operations, elections related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
- Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
- Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings.
- Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
- Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
- Ability to operate a copying machine.
Responsibilities
- Assist all voters in a pleasant, polite, and friendly manner for a positive voter experience.
- Conducts federal, state, county, and municipal elections while following the state election board procedures.
- Processes Absentee by mail/Uocava applications.
- Processes online, DDS registration, and mail-in applications.
- Processes the deceased vital records list, pull, file, and scan the deceased records into our system.
- Processes the transfer out of county voters by pulling and filing their voter Registration; processes the moving out of state voters by pulling, filing, and scanning anyone into our computer system called DocuWare.
- Answers the phones corresponding pertaining to name change address date of birth, checking to see if the voter is registered.
- Checks emails daily and respond accordingly.
- Checks the mail at the administrative building.
- Takes minutes as requested for The Board of Elections meetings.
- Assists the director and supervisor with special projects as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description.
- Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
- Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs.
- Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
