Part-Time Voter Registration Specialist I

Essential Functions

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 the 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.

Ensures that evidence is audited and retained as required by Georgia Law and SEB Rules and Regulations.

Aids the Elections leadership team with presentations and projects as assigned.

Aids the 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, 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 the computer system; enters, retrieves, reviews or modifies data in the computer database; scans documents into the 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.

Aids the Election’s Warehouse regarding voting equipment and election supplies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED required
• Supplemented by three years of administrative or customer service, or clerical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Elections experience

Physical Abilities

• 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 Requirements Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally

Environmental Factors

• Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions

EEO Statement

Cobb 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. Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more. Benefits for part-time employees are marked. 01 I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process. 02 I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 03 Are you a US Citizen? 04 Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis? 05 Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed. High School Diploma or GEDSome CollegeAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeAdvanced DegreeNone of the above 06 If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply. 07 How many years of administrative, customer service, or clerical experience do you have? No experienceLess than three years of experienceThree to five years of experienceMore than five years of experience 08 Please describe your administrative, customer service, or clerical experience. Enter n/a if not applicable. 09 How many years of experience do you have in elections/voting processes? No experienceLess than one year of experienceOne to three years of experienceThree or more years of experience 10 Please describe your experience in elections/voting processes. Enter N/A if not applicable. 11 This position requires completion of skills testing to move forward in the hiring process. The skills testing information and link will be sent via email, after the closing date of this job announcement. Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position. I agree to complete the skills testing. I do not agree to complete the skills testing. 12 If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms? YesNo Required Question