Part-time Elections Clerk

Overview

Purpose & Job Related Requirements: REPORTS TO Elections and Voter Registration Director; FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt; CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director; PAY GRADE: 107 (Part Time / No Benefits) Starting salary $17.16; SAFETY SENSITIVE:
No.

Purpose of Job:
The purpose of this job is to support the Elections Department by performing a variety of functions, depending on assigned area. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, clerical/data entry support for the Elections Department office by maintaining files, voter registration, and customer service. When assigned to the Elections warehouse, perform equipment maintenance, poll worker training, and support to assigned advance voting and Election Day voting locations.

Three full days per week between Monday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and one half day per week from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Total of 29 hours per week. Generally, no more than 29 hrs/week. Periods of 40+ hours workweeks may occur during peak election periods. At times, the workday may be required to extend outside of normal business hours, such as weekends and/or after hours, particularly during election season.

Expect Election Days to be 14 – 17 hour days, beginning at 5:30am (2-4 days per year).

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC s safe driving policy.

High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of clerical and records maintenance experience and/or related experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver s license.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Election Clerk I, All:
Answers telephone inquiries, especially during peak work seasons. Assists citizens of Athens-Clarke County with voter registration. Assists with advance voting, absentee voting, election night returns, and other election duties as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Election Clerk I, Assigned to Elections Office:
Assists with processing all mail sent from and received by the Elections office. Assists the public in locating information. Assists with the data entry of voter registration cards and absentee ballot applications. Assists with processing all types of voter registration and issuance of voter IDs. Assists with scanning and filing voter registration cards, absentee ballot applications and other records as deemed appropriate.

Assists with maintaining active voter registration records, archival, and inactive records. Assists with the performance of record maintenance of addresses, streets, and precincts to ensure all voters have the correct ballot.

Election Clerk I, Assigned to Elections Warehouse:
Prepares and packs all supplies and equipment for assigned Advance Voting and Election Day polling locations. Ensures supply levels are maintained during Advance Voting and Election Day. Reports any malfunctions to supervisor, and the Elections Director. Assists with testing and updating all Elections equipment prior to all Elections. Assists Elections Coordinator with all tasks related to election equipment and supplies at the warehouse, such as inventory, repairs, record keeping, preventative maintenance, logic and accuracy testing, etc.

Surveys all Election Day and Advance Polling Locations prior to voting to ensure ADA Compliance and compliance with all codes, rules, and regulations of the State Election Laws. Participates in planning, preparation, and training of poll workers. Assumes responsibility for direct support of the operations of multiple advance voting and Election Day voting sites and assists poll coordinator with Election Day tasks when necessary,…