General Clerk

Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

Salary: $32,098.00 - $64,635.00 Annually

Location : Largo, MD

Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent/Classified

Job Number: 08480

Department: Board of Elections

Division: Elections Operations

Opening Date: 06/27/2024

Closing Date: 7/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

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.

We are Prince George's Proud!

The Prince George's County Board of Elections is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a General Clerk , grade G12 , in the Election Operations Division .

About the Position

This is a senior-level clerical work where the incumbent may lead and train personnel. 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 a 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. The incumbent must submit to and pass a criminal background check.

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

The incumbent assists county residents who desire to file for elected public offices and accepts filings from candidates. Conduct internal audits of candidate filings to ensure all documents have been properly filed.

Manages and organizes the packing of and dissemination of election supplies for judges during all elections.

Responds to verbal, written and e-mail inquiries from candidates and the public. This includes, but is not limited to: drafting correspondence to secure polling locations, responding to constituent concerns, etc.

Analyze statistical data and draft election reports for management as required.

Research voter registration applicants who may be ineligible to vote due to felony convictions.

Research and process petitions. Proofs work for quality assurance.

Assist with training coordination and Election Day polling place activities.

Assist with Election Judges supply pick-up.

Conduct election judge and student judge recruitment.

Maintains polling place database and supporting files, including polling place diagrams and prepares facility contracts.

Responsible for conducting polling place surveys and ensuring polling places meet ADA requirements.

Assist with the canvassing process and recounts.

Organizes and schedules canvassers.

Assists with post-election audits.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Must have experience at the General Clerk III level equal to the length of the probationary period; or six (6) months of experience performing diverse clerical tasks

One (1) year of education above the high school level which includes coursework in computer data entry, secretarial subjects or business administration.

Job Location: 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo, Maryland

Any equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience will also be accepted.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Must submit to and pass a criminal background check.

Must be a registered voter in the State of Maryland.

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY : Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.

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 show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

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 888-897-7781 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.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)

Group Term Life Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

457(b)

403(b)

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness

Whole Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Legal Services

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01

I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position. Yes

No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed? High School Diploma or G.E.D

Some college, but no degree completed

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or JD

Doctorate/PHD

Other

03

Please explain your experience to question "" as well as list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Otherwise, please put N/A.

04

How many years of clerical experience do you possess. No Experience

6 Months to 1 Year

2-3 years

3-4 years

5-more

05

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

06

Are you willing and able to participate 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. Yes

No

Required Question