Election Program Specialist II

GRADE

SBE 0012\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Carroll County Board of Elections\r
�300 South Center Street, #212\r
Westminster, MD 21157\r

Main Purpose of Job

An Election Program Specialist II is the full performance level of specialized work providing program and technology support to staff members of a local election office. Employees in this classification coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting of election programs and works in conjunction with State Board of Elections staff, local government staff, vendors and contractors to resolve program issues. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.\r
Employees in this classification receive general supervision from an Election Director, Election Deputy Director, program manager or program supervisor of a local election office. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays and to travel to polling sites during an Election cycle.\r
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.\r
The Election Program Specialist II is differentiated from the Election Program Specialist I in that the Election Program Specialist II performs their duties under general supervision. The Election Program Specialist I performs their duties under moderate supervision.\r
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THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK EXTENDED HOURS DURING ELECTION PERIODS.\r

POSITION DUTIES

Coordinates, maintains and troubleshoots election program systems, such as election equipment, voter registration, polling places, election judges, absentees, voter outreach, administrative and or technology in accordance with established policies and procedures;\r
Interacts with local government and State Board of Elections staff to discuss and coordinate program activities;\r
May evaluate office program procedures and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the program;\r
May design, organize and deliver formal and informal training on election program operations;\r
May conduct quality control for local election office programs and report results to the program supervisor, program managers, Election Directors and Deputy Directors;\r
May�monitor appropriate level of access and privileges for programs and assisting users with passwords and other security procedures;\r
May coordinate voting equipment maintenance, inventory and preparation;\r
May identify polling place facilities to comply with election laws, regulations, policies and procedures;\r
May purchase supplies; May accept and process candidate and committee filings;\r
May perform the full range of specialized clerical or clerical work in a local election office;\r
May assist in redistricting;\r
May conduct Level One Help Desk support for issues encountered at polling sites during Election Cycle and documents problems and resolutions in reports;\r
May provide routine and ad hoc reports, such as Public Service Requests, to the Director and Deputy Director, program supervisor or program manager of the local election office on election program activities;\r
May attend meetings and training outside of the local election office;\r
May work with local and State government staff to maintain accurate program information on the website;\r
May respond to general election inquiries from the public during Election Day;\r
Performs other related duties.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r
Experience: Three years of experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office.\r
Notes:\r
1.�Candidates may substitute one year of specialized clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience for each six months of the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office. Specialized clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience is defined as work in an office which requires reviewing, verifying and interpreting information in order to make determinations and resolve work problems in accordance with policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.\r
2. Candidates may substitute two years of general clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience for each six months of the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office. �General clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience is defined as work performing a variety of duties which are clear-cut and typically found in office settings, such as filing, copying, inputting data, general computer skills, and directing telephone calls.\r
3. Candidates may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r
1. Experience with Google Workspace.�\r
2. Experience with data entry.�\r
3. Experience with public speaking or training adults in a classroom setting.�\r
4. Experience organizing and performing community outreach events.�\r
5. Experience working in customer service.\r
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RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS.\r

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are required to be registered voters in the State�of Maryland in accordance with Election Law Article, Section 2-207(d),�Annotated Code of Maryland.\r
2. Employees in this classification may not hold any public office or party�office or be a candidate for public or party office or take an active part in�political management or political campaigns in accordance with Election Law�Article, Section 2-301(b).��\r

SELECTION PROCESS

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.\r

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to the State Board of Elections, 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401.�Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.\r
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to �Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact \r
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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r