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Franklin County

Deputy Clerk

Franklin County, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and administrative functions for County Voter Registration; processes voter registration applications and election ballots; maintains voter registration files.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties

ARE NOT

intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. • Receives and processes new voter registration applications; updates and maintains existing voter files. • Records voter address and name changes, cancels deceased voters, and researches felon information in the voter registration system. • Prepares and sends voter verification letters and correspondence to voters; verifies the accuracy of voter information. • Maintains County voter files on the Secretary of State's Voter Registration database. • Assists with ballot preparation; prints ballot envelops; inserts ballots in envelops; mails ballots; calculates costs associated with the preparation of ballots. • Processes election ballots including receiving, counting, and verifying ballot signatures; organizes ballots by precinct order. • Answers phones; provides voters with requested information; responds to inquiries and complaints. • Compiles data and generates special election reports for customers; collects related fees. • Completes signature verification procedures for initiative, referendum, new party, and independent petitions. • Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years of clerical experience.

Depending on area of assignment, a valid Driver's License, Notary Public License, and/or other specialized certifications may be required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of: • County policies and procedures. • Election principles and processes. • Regulations and laws governing County election activities. • Voter registration systems and elections equipment. • Elections and voter registration records, reports, and documentation.

Skills in: • Coordinating and performing a variety of technical and administrative elections functions. • Processing voter registration applications and maintaining voter files. • Assisting with the preparation and processing of election ballots. • Responding to inquiries and providing customer service to the public. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. • Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.