ELECTION INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

THIS IS A POSITION SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR THE WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS.  THE RESULTING ELIGIBLE LIST WILL BE USED TO FILL THIS POSITION/FUNCTION ONLY.  PERSONS INTERESTED IN FUTURE VACANCIES IN THE ELECTION INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST CLASSIFICATION WILL NEED TO REAPPLY.

LIMITED TO CANDIDATES WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MD. 

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WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, SNOW HILL, MD

Under general guidance from the Election Director and Deputy Election Director, the Election Information Systems Specialist's primary function is to develop, administer, coordinate, install and troubleshoot the election information systems present in the local Election Board office. These systems include voting equipment, hardware and software, voter registration hardware and software and all other hardware, software applications and machines utilized in the election office. Also performs other duties essential to the successful operation of an election office.

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

Experience: Two years of experience in computer programming; implementing, troubleshooting or supporting local or wide area networks; installing and troubleshooting personal computers or evaluating, implementing or maintaining microcomputer hardware and software.

Notes:

1. Eighteen (18) credit hours in computer information technology, programming or networking from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

2. Completion of a certification program in computer programming for personal computers, local or wide area networks or troubleshooting such as Microsoft Certified Professional or an equivalent program may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Additional experience in computer programming; implementing, troubleshooting or supporting local or wide area networks; installing and troubleshooting personal computers or evaluating, implementing or maintaining personal computer hardware and software may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Information Technology Management classifications or Information Technology Management specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1.   Experience programming and troubleshooting computers and voting equipment in an election office during a presidential or gubernatorial election in the state of Maryland.

2.  Two (2) years of experience in computer programming; implementing, troubleshooting or supporting local or wide area networks; installing and troubleshooting personal computers or evaluating, implementing or maintaining microcomputer hardware and software.

LIMITED TO CANDIDATES WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MD.

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

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 Election Law Article, Section 2-301(b).

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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.

 

 

 

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and to 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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

Human Resources

PO Box 6486

Annapolis, Maryland  21401-0486

For emailing additional documentation, please send to erin.perrone@maryland.gov.

For faxing additional documentation, please send to 410-974-5126.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-4850.

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.