Elections Clerk

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY ON THE TOM GREEN COUNTY WEBSITE AT WWW.CO.TOM-GREEN.TX.US.

Under general supervision, performs clerical and general office duties of moderate difficulty in the Tom Green County Elections Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with opening and readiness of office for business each day, proper closing and securing of office at end of day.
• Maintains accurate voter registration records, performing data-entry to accurately enter new voter information and update names, addresses, and related information in accordance with regulations and office procedures.
• Handles confidential, proprietary information and observes strict compliance with department policy to maintain confidentiality required on all aspects of the job.
• Processes death notices and removes deceased persons from active voter records; processes change-of-county notices; removes convicted felons from voter rolls upon receipt of abstracts of final judgments.
• Performs alphabetizing of voter registration records and filing in proper location.
• Answers questions and inquiries from the public about voter registration, early voting, and related procedures.
• May assist with processing of applications for ballots from military personnel.
• Performs tasks necessary to prepare for upcoming elections, including running pre-election tests of electronic voting machines and ballot scanner boards.
• Assists in running pre-election tests of electronic voting machines and ballot scanner boards.
• Receives and sends electronic reports to the Secretary of State’s Office; corrects reported errors as needed.
• Maintains department records and files in accordance with records retention schedule.
• Scans, images, and shreds official records in accordance with the Tom Green County records Management Schedule.
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, and conferences, as requested; performs other duties, as assigned.
• Assists with preparation of election paperwork, maintains supplies.
• Assists with preparation of ballot boxes needed in an election.
• Assists with proper storage of election records.
• Assists with ordering of office supplies if necessary.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Learns and complies with all security policies and procedures.

Knowledge of general office procedures and practices; knowledge of Texas voter registration rules and procedures; knowledge of the operation of computers and other office equipment; knowledge of the use of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Ability to maintain accurate voter registration information and to update records in a timely manner; ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including voters, elections personnel, and state and local officials.

Skill in the use of personal computers and a variety of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Physical Requirements and Work Setting:

Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment; prolonged periods of sitting and periodic walking, standing, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs; visual acuity, hearing ability, and manual dexterity required.

Education and/or Experience Required:

Six months of clerical, secretarial, general office or equivalent experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

Registered voter or registered to vote within thirty days of employment preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Incumbents must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Ability to work outside of normal hours, including weekends, when required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26,000 - $23,998