Office Clerk - Non-Merit

Job Title

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Board of Elections.

Job Description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week during non-election years, 40+ hours per week during election years

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. (Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.) You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples Of Duties

Under general supervision, performs comprehensive clerical work in support of a County program or agency.

• Assists in the hiring of election judges and schedule their training.
• Assists in proofreading processed batches of registration.
• Prioritizes data processing tasks to assure timely completion in accordance with office policies and procedures.
• Responsible for voter registrations applications.
• Assists with special projects including – mass mailings, petitions, redistricting, verifications, voter education, canvass election, packing judge supplies and surveys.
• Maintains and secures files daily.
• Assists with the preparation and the conduct of elections to meet all deadlines to include but not limited to: processing voter registration, provisional ballots, record retention, reports, certificates and other information in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws.
• Operates office machinery, photocopiers, fax machines, and calculators.
• Updates and maintains filing systems, lists, log books and rosters.
• Answers routine inquiries from the public, or directs inquiries to proper agency.

• Collects and compiles technical data and prepares summary statistics.
• Performs occasional light typing or word processing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate high school equivalency plus one year's general clerical experience. (Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.) Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an elections office. Proof of Education, License and Certification Applicants are required to submit proof of driver's license and education beyond high school to meet the qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Documents must be mailed or delivered to: ATTN: Office Clerk - Non-Merit - Elections Office Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204

Conditions Of Employment

Must be available to work 40 hours/week with some mandatory overtime on evenings and weekends during the Election year. The work of this position involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.