General Clerk

The Prince George's County Government Board of Elections is seeking qualified applicants to fill a General Clerk position, grade G06, within its Elections Operations Division.
About the Position:
This is dually allocated entry level work involving a number of simple clerical processes which may include: alphabetizing, filing, tabulating, coding, sorting, telephone/reception duties, typing, processing routine records, and key entering and retrieving data. Work in this class can be learned readily by on-the-job training and is performed with in accordance established policies and procedures. Work assignments are usually routine and repetitive in nature and are performed under close supervision. Work performance is evaluated in terms of quantity, quality and accuracy. Incumbents may be required to work a rotating shift.
Incumbents in this position are considered an "Essential Employee," during an election cycle. The election cycle begins three (3) months prior to an election and one (1) month following the election. As an "Essential Employee," you will not be authorized to take a leave of absence and you will be required to work specified weekends and holidays. The incumbent in this position must be able to lift and carry supplies/equipment up to fifty (50) pounds and must have excellent computer, data entry and analytical skills.What You'll Do:

• Processes, files and disseminates voter registration applications, absentee ballot applications and election records.
• Drafts routine letters, memoranda, and reports.
• Assists in preparation and distribution of Election Day materials for Election Judges.
• Greets visitors, answers inquiries, screens customer complaints; proofreads data entries. Compiles and maintains statistics from voter registration database; advises citizens of various provisions of election law.
• Assists with ordering supplies, packing election supplies and ballots for the polling places. Schedules Election Judges for training and assist with processing judges' payroll. Train Voter Registration Volunteers.
• Attends outreach and education events throughout the county.
• May be required to conduct site visits of polling locations to ensure that they are ADA compliant.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate; or any equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience which provided the knowledges, skills and abilities required to adequately perform assigned tasks.
• Must be a registered voter in the State of Maryland.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced with using computers, Microsoft Office software, and data entry software.

*Candidates interested in Election Supply packing must be able to lift 25 lbs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background check.
• Must be a registered voter in the State of Maryland.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Participate as an "Essential" employee in the department's snow and ice control program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.
Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Employment Type: Seasonal/Temporary