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ELECTION CLERK LEAD/ADVANCED

Recruitment #15-001481-0001

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Frederick County Board of Elections.  The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position/vacancy only.  Persons interested in future vacancies in the Election Clerk Lead/Advanced classification will need to reapply.

Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Frederick County, MD.

GRADE

9990

LOCATION OF POSITION

Frederick County Board of Elections, Frederick, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This is a clerical position responsible for maintaining voter registration records in a timely manner under the guidance of the Election Director/Supervisor in accordance with the Registration and Election Laws of Maryland, Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, to ensure that every citizen is afforded the opportunity to exercise their right to register and vote.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Notes:

1. Specialized clerical experience may substitute for the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office at the rate of one year for each six months of the required election office experience. Specialized clerical 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.

2. General clerical experience may substitute for the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office at the rate of two years for each six months of the required election office experience. General clerical experience is defined as work performing a variety of clerical duties which are clear-cut and typically found in office settings, such as filing, copying, posting data and directing telephone calls.

3. Thirty college credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

4. Additional experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Experience performing clerical duties in a local election office during a presidential or gubernatorial election in the state of Maryland.  

2.  Experience training and guiding staff or experience reviewing the work of other staff in an organization.  

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Frederick County, MD.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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).

2. 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).

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment.  Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and appear on the list of people eligible for hire.  The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is strongly preferred.  If online is not available, please send your completed paper application (by the closing date) to:

State Board of Elections

HR Recruitment

PO Box 6486

Annapolis, Maryland  21401-0486

 

For questions or to email additional information, please send to erin.perrone@maryland.gov.

To fax additional information, please fax to 410-974-5126.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by contacting erin.perrone@maryland.gov

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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




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