Receptionist

Come join our team! Nature and Variety of Work Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. This position is open to Maryland residents that are a registered voter in the State of Maryland only This is a temporary position that is limited to a maximum of 1000 working hours. This position does not offer benefits. The Prince George's County Board of Elections is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill General Clerk 1 positions, grade G06 within the Administration Division. About The Position The incumbents in this position are considered an "Essential Employee," during an election cycle. The election cycle begins three (3) months prior to an election and one (1) month following the election. As an "Essential Employee," you will not be authorized to take leave of absence, and you will be required to work specified weekends and holidays. The incumbent in this position must be able to lift and carry supplies/equipment up to fifty (50) pounds and must have excellent computer, data entry and analytical skills. About The Agency The mission of the Prince George's County Board of Elections is to promote voter education, administer an efficient voting process, maintain an accurate voter registration database, and ensure that elected officials are elected in accordance with Federal, State, and County election laws. The Board of Elections is responsible for the supervision of elections, voter registration and record keeping, and the administration of election laws in Prince George's County, in accordance with The Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Board and the Election Administrator seek to provide voter registration to every County citizen who wants it. Examples of Work Receives, processes, files and disseminates voter registration applications: absentee ballot applications, and various other registration & election records Removes voters as a result of information obtained from various legally mandated agencies and reviews and edits data preparing it for entry into automated systems Types routine letters, memoranda, reports, etc. using various software applications Greets visitors, answers telephone and e-mail inquiries, screens customer complaints Advises citizens of various provisions of election law. Trains Voter Registration Volunteers Assists in preparation and distribution of Election Day materials, assists with the Chief Judge check-in process, processing absentee ballots and provisional ballots Performs tasks and duties assigned within responsibility level of this class of work Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate Must be a resident of the state of Maryland Must be a registered voter in the State of Maryland EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION Additional Information Salary Range Transparency The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates September 7-18, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Job Location 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo, Maryland 20774 Conditions of Employment Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable. May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. Be willing to adhere to the nature of the service provided by this agency, all employees are considered essential during an election cycle. The election cycle begins three months prior to an election and continues one month following the election or until the election is certified. As an essential employee you WILL NOT be authorized to take leave during an election cycle. Additionally, you will be required to work specified weekends and holidays. Eligibility to Work Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify. Internal Applicants If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prince George's County, Maryland