Election Clerk I

Elections

Election Clerk I - In-House

Salary: $38,000/year

Position Summary

The Election Clerk I works under the general direction of the Assistant Administrator and Principal Election Clerk by performing various moderately complex duties relating to the election process and does related work as required. This position must follow the policies and procedures established by the Administrator and/or the Board. The employee in this position must report to work when contacted.

Essential Functions

• Performing office work, such as computer-related tasks, typing, filing, and operating related office machines.
• Advises and assists prospective voters in the procedures and necessary paperwork to register as a voter.
• Enters voters' records into the statewide voter registration system (SVRS) and updates and maintains the accuracy of those records.
• Removes ineligible and deceased voters from the SVRS.
• Notifies ineligible voters of the proper procedures for reinstatement.
• Verifies voter signatures and records ballot numbers after an election.
• Prepares and packs binders along with voting machine supplies for use in election districts.
• Perform certain tasks related to district board worker training and assignments and with the supervision of district board worker activates on election day.
• Assist with the processing of returned sample ballots.
• Assist with the timely processing of challengers.
• Assume primary responsibility for absentee ballot processing and serve as member of absentee ballot committee.
• Serve as member of absentee ballot and provisional ballot tallying teams.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other staff members when needed.

Qualifications

Essential

• High School diploma or equivalent, or any combination of training and experience deemed appropriate to meet job qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum direction or supervision.
• Computer literate Minimum 2 - 3 years clerical experience.

Preferred

• Experience with clerical work dealing with elections and registration of voters. Knowledge of County policy and procedures

Benefits include health coverage (medical, prescription, and dental), paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick), a deferred compensation plan, and enrollment in the NJ State Pension System.