ELECTIONS SPECIALIST Position Available In Wilkes, North Carolina

ELECTIONS SPECIALIST / GRADE 59

• Wilkes County is seeking an
• Elections Specialist
• to work in the Wilkes County Board of Elections office. This position performs skilled clerical work under the regular supervision of the Director of Elections.
• Duties include:
• Assisting with voter registration
• Candidate filing
• Absentee voting
• Equipment testing
• Preparing and conducting regular and special electionsSome independent judgement and tact are required in performance of office duties and dealing with the general public.

Must be able to perform essential job functions such as bending, reaching, grasping, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.

• Desirable education and experience:
• High school graduate or equivalent with administrative experience including public contact, customer service and computer proficient.
• Special requirements:
• NC Drivers License and fingerprint background check.

Must have or obtain Notary Public. Night and weekend hours are required during the election cycle.

Open until filled. Applications may be obtained from the Personnel Office, Wilkes County Office Building, 110 North Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, or you may apply online.

• Wilkes County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilkes County participates in E-Verify.

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