ELECTION DATA APPLICATION SPECIALIST II

9990

300 S. Center Street

Westminster, MD 21157

An Election Data Application Specialist II is the full performance level of specialized data processing work in a local election office. Employees produce and verify data output. Employees in this classification do not supervise but may provide advice and guidance to Election Data Application Specialist I and other support staff. Employees receive general supervision from an Election Deputy Director, Director or other designated administrative staff. The work may require travel to attend meetings or to perform other assignments such as voter registration. Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends, particularly prior to and following an election.

Performs data entry of new voter registrations; change of addresses, name and party affiliation. Responsible for an accurate and efficient voter registration roster for the office of the Carroll County Board of Elections in accordance with COMAR Title 33, NVRA, and HAVA. Process forms and registration from MVA. Answers inquiries regarding election procedures, Elected Officials, candidate information, notary public, scholarships, municipalities in person, by telephone, US Mail or electronic mail. Responsible for researching, contacting voters for confirmation of duplicate registration and performing the merge function in the voter registration application. Work closely with MVA, voters, and other local boards to research duplicate voters.

During an Election Year

Responsible for processing absentee ballots, hiring election judges, packing election supplies, processing nursing home absentee request, and other job duties as assigned by the Election Director and Deputy Director.

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

Experience: One year of experience in the operation of data entry devices.

Notes:

1. Specialized, documented training in data processing may substitute for six months of the required experience.

2. General clerical experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 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. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Computer Clerk and Assistant classifications or Computer Clerk and Assistant specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Experience operating data entry devices in a local election office during a presidential or gubernatorial election in the state of Maryland.

Experience interacting with the general public and co-workers in an office setting.

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).

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.  

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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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

HR Recruitment

P.O. Box 6486

Annapolis, MD 21401-0486

For questions or to email additional information, please send to sylvial.brown@maryland.gov. To fax additional information, please fax to 410-974-5126.

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

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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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.