Election Program Trainee

Learns to perform accurate data entry following the processes and procedures of the Statewide Voter Registration System;

Learns to prioritize work to assure timely completion of data processing tasks in accordance with office policies and procedures;

Learns to identify and report discrepancies and issues;

Learns to register voters and how to respond to voter registration inquiries;

May learn to assist in recruitment of election judges to staff polling places;

May learn to assist in organizing and implementing training sessions following established policies and procedures;

May learn to assist with voting equipment maintenance inventory and preparation;

May learn to assist with identifying polling place facilities to comply with election laws regulations policies and procedures;

May learn to assist in maintaining inventory and office supplies;

May learn to assist in accepting and processing candidate and committee filings;

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

Performs other related duties.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of word processing personal computer Microsoft office and other office equipment and related software applications;

Skill in maintaining accurate and detailed records;

Ability to learn and apply State and Federal election laws regulations policies and procedures;

Ability to remain organized while performing multiple functions or tasks;

Ability to maintain workflow despite frequent interruptions and changing priorities;

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully and maintain confidentiality;

Ability to develop and use independent judgment in applying and explaining election laws rules and procedures;

Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines and demands.

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

Experience:Six months of general office experience including data entry record filing and maintenance multiline phone use general computer skills and email software. General clerical data processing technical or administrative experience is defined aswork performing a variety of duties which are clearcut andtypically found in office settings such as filing copying inputtingdata general computer skills and directing telephone calls.

Note:Candidates may substitute thirty credit hours from an accreditedcollege or university for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

1. Experience with data entry.

2. Experience with public speaking or training adults in a classroom setting.

3. Experience organizing and performing community outreach events.

4. Experience working in customer service.

1. Employees in this classification are required to be registered voters in the State of Maryland in accordance with the Election Law Article Section 2207(d) Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification may not hold or be a candidate for any electivepublic 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 2301(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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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