MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

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Baltimore City Board of Elections Office - Baltimore City

The main purpose of this position is to plan, organize, coordinate and direct programs relating to voter registration and elections for Baltimore City; to hire, train election judges to staff polling places; to implement and train new office staff on new and current office procedures; to support the Election Director and Deputy Director assisting them in conducting a smooth election and an efficient work atmosphere. In addition this employee will also register qualified voters, maintain statistical records and correspondences, handle maps for various districts and precinct and wards and answer correspondence from other agencies and the public.

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

Experience: Five years performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties.

Notes:

1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.

Knowledge of State election laws, Maryland State primary and general election procedures for federal, State and municipal elections.

Skill in word processing, personal computers and other office automation such as microsoft Office Suite, equiptment and applicable software.

Experience working with the general public.

Experience working in an Election office.

Employees in this classification are required to be registered voters in the State of Maryland in accordance with the Election Law Article, Section 2-207(d).

Employees in this classification may not hold or be a candidate for any elective public 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 2-301(b).

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a typewriter or keyboard on a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are Strongly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted (by the closing date).  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Department of Budget & Management
Recruitment and Examination Division
301 W. Preston Street, Room 608
Baltimore, MD 21201

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Fax # 410-333-7674

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.