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Location : Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02967
Department: Elections
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: 1/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 105
Position Information
The purpose of this position is to perform entry-level duties to assist in overseeing advance voting By Mail day-to-day operations of receiving absentee ballot applications, issuing ballots, receiving returned ballots, and counting accepted ballots, all according to prescribed deadlines and security mandates.
The position maintains adequate staffing based on changing workloads, supervises work product accuracy, responds to voter issues and complaints, updates and creates all procedures, forms, checklists and coversheets used within the absentee mail operation, and administers the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. Work is performed under the immediate supervision and guidance of a Registration & Elections Supervisor for the assigned area. Ability to work long hours and weekends are required during election cycles.
Must be a US Citizen with no Felony Convictions and registered to vote.
Essential Functions
Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with scheduling of staff and staff training; and provides input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Completes data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks: creates and maintains spreadsheets; merges data into documents using templates; creates required forms and materials specific to each precinct.
Assists in procuring office and election supplies; maintains accountable equipment inventory; maintains voting equipment inventory; uses barcodes, scanning equipment and physical inspection to track equipment location.
In conjunction with the Absentee Supervisor, oversees all aspects of the Advance Voting by Mail operations: accepts applications for absentee ballots By Mail and in-person; assists voters and answers questions By Mail, in-person and telephone; supervise and assist in processing mailed, e-mailed and faxed applications, issuing ballots, mailing ballots and verifying and entering returned ballots; communicates with voters by phone, e-mail, and mail regarding any application or ballot issuance problems.
Assist military and overseas voters by e-mail, letters, and phone calls to answer questions and inform them of their various voting options; ensure state and federal laws are followed; assist in completing the Federal Voter Assistance Program (FVAP) report required by the federal government after the election.
Hires, trains and supervises part time, seasonal, or temporary workers assists with staffing projections; coordinates and prioritizes daily work activities in assigned area; provides input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by three years of experience in Elections operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications
Absentee By Mail Elections Experience Preferred
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
04
Are you registered to vote?
05
Are you 18 years of age or older?
06
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
07
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
08
How many years of experience do you have in administrative or customer service, or clerical?
09
Please describe your experience in administrative or customer service, or clerical. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
10
How many years of clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, and/or record management experience do you have?
11
Which of the following best describes your elections experience? Please note, this experience must also be included in the 'Work History' section on your application.
12
How many years of experience do you have supervising other employees?
13
This position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends during election cycles. Are you able to meet this requirement?
14
I understand that a resume must be attached to my online application in order for it to be deemed complete.
15
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
Required Question
Location : Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02967
Department: Elections
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: 1/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 105
Position Information
The purpose of this position is to perform entry-level duties to assist in overseeing advance voting By Mail day-to-day operations of receiving absentee ballot applications, issuing ballots, receiving returned ballots, and counting accepted ballots, all according to prescribed deadlines and security mandates.
The position maintains adequate staffing based on changing workloads, supervises work product accuracy, responds to voter issues and complaints, updates and creates all procedures, forms, checklists and coversheets used within the absentee mail operation, and administers the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. Work is performed under the immediate supervision and guidance of a Registration & Elections Supervisor for the assigned area. Ability to work long hours and weekends are required during election cycles.
Must be a US Citizen with no Felony Convictions and registered to vote.
Essential Functions
Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with scheduling of staff and staff training; and provides input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Completes data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks: creates and maintains spreadsheets; merges data into documents using templates; creates required forms and materials specific to each precinct.
Assists in procuring office and election supplies; maintains accountable equipment inventory; maintains voting equipment inventory; uses barcodes, scanning equipment and physical inspection to track equipment location.
In conjunction with the Absentee Supervisor, oversees all aspects of the Advance Voting by Mail operations: accepts applications for absentee ballots By Mail and in-person; assists voters and answers questions By Mail, in-person and telephone; supervise and assist in processing mailed, e-mailed and faxed applications, issuing ballots, mailing ballots and verifying and entering returned ballots; communicates with voters by phone, e-mail, and mail regarding any application or ballot issuance problems.
Assist military and overseas voters by e-mail, letters, and phone calls to answer questions and inform them of their various voting options; ensure state and federal laws are followed; assist in completing the Federal Voter Assistance Program (FVAP) report required by the federal government after the election.
Hires, trains and supervises part time, seasonal, or temporary workers assists with staffing projections; coordinates and prioritizes daily work activities in assigned area; provides input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by three years of experience in Elections operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications
Absentee By Mail Elections Experience Preferred
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
- Yes
- No
02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- Yes
- No
03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you registered to vote?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
06
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
07
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
08
How many years of experience do you have in administrative or customer service, or clerical?
- No experience
- Less than one years of experience
- One to two years of experience
- Two to three years of experience
- More than three years of experience
09
Please describe your experience in administrative or customer service, or clerical. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
10
How many years of clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, and/or record management experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than one year of experience
- One to two years of experience
- Two to three years of experience
- More than three years of experience
11
Which of the following best describes your elections experience? Please note, this experience must also be included in the 'Work History' section on your application.
- Poll worker
- Worked for campaigns, candidates or advocacy groups
- Full time or part time in a government elections office
- All of the above
- No elections experience
12
How many years of experience do you have supervising other employees?
- No Experience
- Less than two years of experience
- Two to three years of experience
- Three to four years of experience
- More than four years of experience
13
This position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends during election cycles. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
14
I understand that a resume must be attached to my online application in order for it to be deemed complete.
- Yes
- No
15
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
