General Clerk IV

The Prince George's County Government Board of Elections is seeking qualified applicants to fill a General Clerk IV position, grade G12, within its BOE Records Main/Absentee Division.

About the Position:
This is senior-level clerical work where the incumbent may lead and train personnel. Incumbents in this class are responsible for performing the more complex and advance clerical assignments. Responsibilities may include leading and training subordinate clerical personnel in the performance of a variety of clerical functions within a unit or a Division. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a designated supervisor and is evaluated in terms of quality, quantity, completeness and accuracy.

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.What You'll Do:

• Processes, files and disseminates voter registration applications, absentee ballot applications and election records.
• Drafts routine letters, memoranda, and reports; assists in preparation and distribution of Election Day materials.
• Greets visitors, answers inquiries, screens customer complaints; proofreads data entries. Compiles and maintains statistics from voter registration database.
• Advises citizens of various provisions of election law.
• May also assist with ordering supplies, packing election supplies and ballots for the polling places.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

What You'll Need:

• Must have experience at the General Clerk III level equal to the length of the probationary period.

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• 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.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background check.
• Must be a registered voter in the State of Maryland.

LOCATION: 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A Largo, Maryland

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Applicants 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:

• Considerable knowledge of applicable computerized information systems.
• Considerable knowledge of standard formats for data entry and preparation of information.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge may be required of the Telex On-Line System, Criminal Justice Information and Remote Job Entry System.
• Considerable knowledge may be required of standard formats for data entry and preparation of crime, offense and management information.
• Ability to maintain records and files and to prepare accurate and concise reports from such records.
• Ability to plan and lead the work of subordinate clerical employees.
• Ability to type accurately at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability may be required to take and transcribe dictation.

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 not qualified 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.

Employment Type: Probationary FT