What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Voter Registration Specialist I - Elections position at Cobb County Government?
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The purpose of this position is to perform entry-level duties to assist in the processing of voter registration applications and forms or assist with advance voting programs (by mail or in person). Work is performed under the immediate supervision and guidance of a Registration & Elections Supervisor for the assigned area.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Coordinates and provides administrative/clerical support for elections and registration: processes a variety of documentation associated with elections operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; works with and provides guidance and assistance to administrative/clerical staff assigned to divisions or work units within the department to ensure uniform and cooperative work efforts; and maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues.Depending on area of assignment, responsible for assisting in the planning, staffing and conducting advance voting locations for each election or executing advance by mail ballot voting for each election; to include coordinating with staffing agencies, reserving facilities, evaluating, hiring and training clerical/poll workers.Position ensures that evidence is audited and retained as required by Georgia Law and SEB Rules and Regulations.Assists with presentations and projects as assigned by elections leadership team.Assist Elections leadership staff with mail-in ballots, provisional ballots, overseas ballots, and other duties as necessary.Maintains accurate and up to date voter registration data and files and assists the public either by telephone or in person, with voter registration application information and elections information as needed. Provides public assistance in responding to telephone calls, assists the public with requesting information and responds to questions and performs manual filing and scanning of voter applications and forms. Assists other voter registration specialists in interpreting and reading city and county map boundaries for proper precinct locations and assists with mail-in ballots, provisional ballots, overseas ballots, and other duties as necessary.Performs customer service functions; provides information/assistance regarding elections services, activities, procedures, fees, or other issues; distributes forms/documentation as requested; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution.Processes a variety of documentation associated with elections within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives, reviews, records, types, and/or distributes documentation; enters data into computer systems; logs, tracks, or maintains records regarding department activities; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; files, maintains, and stores hardcopy records.Performs data entry functions by keying data into computer system; enters, retrieves, reviews or modifies data in computer database; scans documents into computer; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; indexes documents; develops databases and computerized reports. Types/sends e-mail messages; screens incoming e-mail messages. Assists the Election’s Warehouse in regards to voting equipment and election supplies.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by three years of administrative, customer service, or clerical experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.Sensory RequirementsSome tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental FactorsEssential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.EEO StatementCobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
The purpose of this position is to perform entry-level duties to assist in the processing of voter registration applications and forms or assist with advance voting programs (by mail or in person). Work is performed under the immediate supervision and guidance of a Registration & Elections Supervisor for the assigned area.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Coordinates and provides administrative/clerical support for elections and registration: processes a variety of documentation associated with elections operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; works with and provides guidance and assistance to administrative/clerical staff assigned to divisions or work units within the department to ensure uniform and cooperative work efforts; and maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues.Depending on area of assignment, responsible for assisting in the planning, staffing and conducting advance voting locations for each election or executing advance by mail ballot voting for each election; to include coordinating with staffing agencies, reserving facilities, evaluating, hiring and training clerical/poll workers.Position ensures that evidence is audited and retained as required by Georgia Law and SEB Rules and Regulations.Assists with presentations and projects as assigned by elections leadership team.Assist Elections leadership staff with mail-in ballots, provisional ballots, overseas ballots, and other duties as necessary.Maintains accurate and up to date voter registration data and files and assists the public either by telephone or in person, with voter registration application information and elections information as needed. Provides public assistance in responding to telephone calls, assists the public with requesting information and responds to questions and performs manual filing and scanning of voter applications and forms. Assists other voter registration specialists in interpreting and reading city and county map boundaries for proper precinct locations and assists with mail-in ballots, provisional ballots, overseas ballots, and other duties as necessary.Performs customer service functions; provides information/assistance regarding elections services, activities, procedures, fees, or other issues; distributes forms/documentation as requested; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution.Processes a variety of documentation associated with elections within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives, reviews, records, types, and/or distributes documentation; enters data into computer systems; logs, tracks, or maintains records regarding department activities; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; files, maintains, and stores hardcopy records.Performs data entry functions by keying data into computer system; enters, retrieves, reviews or modifies data in computer database; scans documents into computer; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; indexes documents; develops databases and computerized reports. Types/sends e-mail messages; screens incoming e-mail messages. Assists the Election’s Warehouse in regards to voting equipment and election supplies.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by three years of administrative, customer service, or clerical experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.Sensory RequirementsSome tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental FactorsEssential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.EEO StatementCobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
