Election Clerk II (SR-10)

Performs clerical work-in connection with the registration of voters and preparation for elections, and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
This class differs from that of Election Clerk I in that it performs the more substantive aspects of election activities requiring the interpretation and application of election laws and regulations; whereas, the Election Clerk I performs specialized clerical duties incident to elections as a primary duty assignment.The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Updates, maintains, and prepares the general county register.
• Registers new voters and re-registers voters.
• Reviews and checks applications for registration, re-registration, and absentee applications for conformance with statutory requirements.
• Assists and provides information to the public by telephone and over-the-counter relating to voter registration and election inquiries.
• Notifies all voters of their district, precinct, and polling place by mail.
• Tags records of voters with questionable addresses.
• Cancels registrations for ineligible or deceased voters.
• Updates voter registration address directory.
• Assists in absentee and precinct training programs, including voter education and school elections programs.
• Participates in the absentee voting process.
• Explains election laws if necessary.
• Recruits precinct officials and assists in training process.
• Assists candidates running for office with nomination papers and campaign spending forms.
• Assists in the verification of petitions for sufficiency.
• Assists with the supervision of temporary election clerks.
• Operates office machines as required.
• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of clerical experience, one of which shall have been in election programs such as voter registration, candidate filing, reapportionment, absentee voting, etc.
 
License Requirement: Possession of a valid State of Hawaii driver's license (Class 3).
 
Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision; office practices and procedures; election procedures; filing systems; use of standard office machines; election regulations and ordinances.
 
Ability to: plan, assign, and direct the work of others; compare names and numbers accurately; understand and interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations; give and follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others; work irregular and long hours during election year.
 
Health and Physical Condition:
 
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
 
Physical Effort Grouping:      Light

Salary : $3,354