State of Maryland
Job Title
Election Program Specialist I
Location Washington County Board of Elections, 17718 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Grade SBE 0130
Main Purpose of Job An Election Program Specialist I is an intermediate level position that provides program and technology support to staff members of a local election office. Employees coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting of election programs, work with State Board of Elections staff, local government staff, vendors and contractors to resolve program issues, and receive moderate supervision from senior election staff. The role may require evening, weekend and holiday work and travel to polling sites during an election cycle.
Position Duties
Coordinate, maintain and troubleshoot election program systems such as election equipment, voter registration, polling places, election judges, absentees, voter outreach, administrative and technology in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Interact with local government and State Board of Elections staff to discuss and coordinate program activities.
Evaluate office program procedures and make recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Design, organize and deliver formal and informal training on election program operations.
Conduct quality control for local election office programs and report results to supervisors, program managers, Election Directors and Deputy Directors.
Monitor appropriate level of access and privileges for programs and assist users with passwords and other security procedures.
Coordinate voting equipment maintenance, inventory and preparation.
Identify polling place facilities to comply with election laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Purchase supplies.
Accept and process candidate and committee filings.
Perform the full range of specialized clerical or clerical work in a local election office.
Assist in redistricting.
Conduct Level One Help Desk support for issues encountered at polling sites during Election Cycle and document problems and resolutions in reports.
Provide routine and ad‑hoc reports such as Public Service Requests to the Director, Deputy Director, program supervisor or program manager of the local election office on election program activities.
Attend meetings and training outside of the local election office.
Work with local and state government staff to maintain accurate program information on the website.
Respond to general election inquiries from the public during Election Day.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two years of experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office.
Notes on Substitution
One year of specialized clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience may substitute each six months of the required experience.
Two years of general clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience may substitute each six months of the required experience.
Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating outreach and/or marketing events.
Experience with public speaking.
Experience developing and maintaining websites and social media accounts.
Data entry experience with Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle and must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license.
Special Requirements
Must be a registered voter in Maryland in accordance with Election Law Article, Section 2‑207(d).
Must not hold any public office or party office, be a candidate for public or party office, or take an active part in political management or campaigns in accordance with Election Law Article, Section 2‑301(b).
Selection Process Applicants must submit complete information on the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked and placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year.
Further Instructions Online applications are highly recommended. Paper applications may be submitted to the State Board of Elections, 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions, contact Chris.Lohr@Maryland.gov. MD TTY Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2258. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Veterans are thanked for their service.
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Location Washington County Board of Elections, 17718 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Grade SBE 0130
Main Purpose of Job An Election Program Specialist I is an intermediate level position that provides program and technology support to staff members of a local election office. Employees coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting of election programs, work with State Board of Elections staff, local government staff, vendors and contractors to resolve program issues, and receive moderate supervision from senior election staff. The role may require evening, weekend and holiday work and travel to polling sites during an election cycle.
Position Duties
Coordinate, maintain and troubleshoot election program systems such as election equipment, voter registration, polling places, election judges, absentees, voter outreach, administrative and technology in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Interact with local government and State Board of Elections staff to discuss and coordinate program activities.
Evaluate office program procedures and make recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Design, organize and deliver formal and informal training on election program operations.
Conduct quality control for local election office programs and report results to supervisors, program managers, Election Directors and Deputy Directors.
Monitor appropriate level of access and privileges for programs and assist users with passwords and other security procedures.
Coordinate voting equipment maintenance, inventory and preparation.
Identify polling place facilities to comply with election laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Purchase supplies.
Accept and process candidate and committee filings.
Perform the full range of specialized clerical or clerical work in a local election office.
Assist in redistricting.
Conduct Level One Help Desk support for issues encountered at polling sites during Election Cycle and document problems and resolutions in reports.
Provide routine and ad‑hoc reports such as Public Service Requests to the Director, Deputy Director, program supervisor or program manager of the local election office on election program activities.
Attend meetings and training outside of the local election office.
Work with local and state government staff to maintain accurate program information on the website.
Respond to general election inquiries from the public during Election Day.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two years of experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office.
Notes on Substitution
One year of specialized clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience may substitute each six months of the required experience.
Two years of general clerical, data processing, technical or administrative experience may substitute each six months of the required experience.
Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating outreach and/or marketing events.
Experience with public speaking.
Experience developing and maintaining websites and social media accounts.
Data entry experience with Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle and must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license.
Special Requirements
Must be a registered voter in Maryland in accordance with Election Law Article, Section 2‑207(d).
Must not hold any public office or party office, be a candidate for public or party office, or take an active part in political management or campaigns in accordance with Election Law Article, Section 2‑301(b).
Selection Process Applicants must submit complete information on the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked and placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year.
Further Instructions Online applications are highly recommended. Paper applications may be submitted to the State Board of Elections, 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions, contact Chris.Lohr@Maryland.gov. MD TTY Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2258. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Veterans are thanked for their service.
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