Voter Registration Specialist

Voter Registration Specialist Jim Thorpe, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22646541 Summary Jim Thorpe, PA In-Person $14.92 per Hour 2 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 35.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB

First point of contact in the Elections and Voter Registration office for the public and other agencies. Responsible for all aspects of voter registration in Carbon County in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws. Provide administrative support where needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalency. 2-4 years of work experience in office environment, elections, a similar government environment, county government, or court system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

1. Assist residents of Carbon County with inquiries or provide information or guidance of PA Voter Registration and Elections. 2. Use the PA Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors (SURE) computerized system to register voters, process voter registration changes, and maintain voter registration records in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. 3. Generate reports as requested by the PA Department of State (DOS) and local governments, including Street Lists for the public, candidates, and elected officials. 4. process and maintain nomination petitions, campaign finance filing system, and other Elections files. 5. Coordinate the availability and location assignments of Poll Workers and Election Officials assigned to voting precincts for each election. 6. Prepare vouchers, green sheets, memos or other documents as required within department. 7. Assists department staff with special projects, reports or assignments or in administration of special department functions, as requested. 8. Prepare, distribute, and collect election materials required by polling places for workers to use during election night.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language and to follow oral and written instructions. Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Must possess ability to pay close attention to details, accuracy, concentrate on work and file numerically and alphabetically. 3. Must possess ability to have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with the public, clients, and co-workers in a courteous manner. 4. Must possess general knowledge of office practices and procedures. 5. Must possess some knowledge of state and County laws governing the registration of voters to ensure compliance. 6. Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality concerning information and records. 7. Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment. 8. Must possess a valid PA drivers license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Works indoors in an adequate workspace, ventilation, temperature, and lighting. 2. Average indoor exposure to noise and stress but is subject to frequent disruptions. 3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt. 4. May be required to work extra hours during election periods. 5. May be subject to occasional travel to carry out job duties.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures, follow instructions, pay close attention to details and concentrate on work. 2. Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of reaching, standing and walking and occasional periods of bending, twisting, and stooping as necessary to carry out job duties. 3. Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers/hands for a computer, to simple dexterity of feet/legs/torso as necessary to carry out job duties. 4. Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of thirty-five pounds.

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