Elections Technician Assistant

Typical Duties

• Learns to verify codes and enter information into data entry system
• Aids in maintaining master file of registered voters, street index, and other elections files
• Receives a variety of election documents
• Searches for and provides information concerning rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Obtains required information from persons wishing to vote or to file for candidacy
• Greets and assists public and candidates at counter and over the telephone
• Directs phone calls to appropriate individuals
• Takes messages as needed
• Trains to use a variety of office machines such as data entry terminal, typewriter, computer printers, adding machine, calculator, copy machine, ballot card, and microfiche reader
• Performs basic computations and calculations
• Collects and issues fees
• Typists and files letters, reports, forms, memoranda, and other materials
• Proofreads typewritten and other material

Knowledge

• General office practices and procedures
• Personal computer systems and general office computer software
• Data entry
• Basic filing and recordkeeping systems
• Standard correspondence and report format
• Language mechanics
• Public relation techniques
• Basic arithmetic
• Cash handling procedures

Ability

• Follow oral and written directions
• Learn Registration-Elections terminology and laws
• Read, understand, and apply written regulations and other job related materials
• Communicate effectively with others
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Operate a variety of office machines