Elections Assistant I

The purpose of this position is to assist the Registration Team in elections administration, voter registration and records management. This position requires integrity, ability to work within a team, and the ability to function independently. The successful individual will be detail oriented and possess a desire to serve the public in exercising their right to vote.

• Assists and supports the Registration Team in election activities, including scanning voter registration applications into DocuWare and filing electronically
• Accepts and date stamps voter registration applications
• Receives and date stamps returned mail
• Assists in answering the phone and directing calls as necessary
• Serves counter customers
• Processes daily election mail
• Answers general questions from the public or directs to appropriate staff member or administrator
• Actively involved in the Absentee by Mail Voting process
• Implements special projects as assigned by the Director or Registrar/Supervisor, including poll worker coordination
• Assists with Early Processing of absentee by mail ballots
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
• Other duties may be required and assigned

Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent work experience in a related field required; Including experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Within six months of employment, must obtain MEOC & GEROC certification.

Special Requirements: 

None.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all Federal, State, Local, Municipal, and County Elections departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. 

Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description.  Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.