ELECTION DIRECTOR I

This is a position specific recruitment for the Talbot County Board of Elections. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

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Talbot County Board of Elections

215 Bay Street, Suite 7

Easton, MD 21601

The Election Director manages the office of the Talbot County local board of elections. The Election Director supervises and performs all responsibilities in a timely manner, in accordance with, Registration and Election Laws of the State of Maryland, the Maryland Constitution, misc. Maryland Laws, and the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 06 & Title 14. The Election Director performs duties in accordance with rules and regulations and administrative directives promulgated by the State Board of Elections. This position will ensure that every citizen is afforded the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote and guarantee the efficiency, accuracy and candor of all elections held within the Director's jurisdiction. The Election Director plans, organizes and implements actions necessary to conduct elections within Talbot County (except for municipal elections), consistent with State law and Board policies.

• Manages, supervises, plans, develops, administers, and performs the fiscal management and general activities of the office in a clear and concise manner in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations and statues. This includes filing canvas reports and minutes with SBE, and canvas reports with the Governor's office and the Local Clerk of Court;
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze, make decisions and make recommendations concerning complex and sensitive issues by performing with independent judgment within established policies of the Board of Elections;
• Asserts a high level of interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the Board of Elections, elected officials, subordinates, election judges, vendors, and co-workers at the county and state level;
• Demonstrates the ability to originate, coordinate, and implement computer programs that will enhance office productivity by utilizing the available equipment to its maximum potential;
• Direct the preparation of proposal annual budget, maintain and implement the approved budget and the procedures for all operational, statistical and specialized records and reports;
• Provide clear and concise written and oral reports to the members of the Board of Elections.

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

Experience: Five years of experience applying federal, State, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election.

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. College courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four years of the required experience at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience.

4. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

1. Experience supervising staff
2. Experience training adults in a classroom setting
3. Experience preparing, presenting, and administering a budget for an office or corporation
4. Experience working with a multi-person supervisory board.

Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Talbot County, Easton, 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 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.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applications must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and appear on the list of people eligible for hire. The examination will consist of 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 applications process is strongly preferred. If online is not available, please send your completed paper application (by the closing date) to:

State Board of Elections

PO 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

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.