ABSENTEE VOTING MANAGER - ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Clayton County in Georgia seeks an Absentee Voting Manager (Seasonal) to oversee in-person polling operations, validate daily voter turnout, and manage absentee ballot processing. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with Georgia Election Code, and coordinate with election officials to keep accurate records and timely reporting.

Strong customer service, data entry skills, and the ability to work extended hours and weekends on short notice are essential for successful operation during peak

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with at least 3 years of experience as a poll or assistant poll manager in Georgia.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends with short notice.
• Typing speed 40 WPM preferred; typing test may be administered.

Responsibilities

• Manage Early/Advance polling facility operations and staff.
• Supervise poll staff and ensure compliance with Georgia Election Code and Rules.
• Validate and reconcile daily voter turnout against machine and paper records.
• Develop staff schedules and assign duties; open/close polls and oversee poll officials.
• Handle data entry, filing, scanning, processing absentee ballots, and mail distribution; provide in-person and phone customer service.

Skills

Poll management

Staff supervision

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Voting machines

Election software

Job description

ABSENTEE VOTING MANAGER - ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION

ABSENTEE VOTING MANAGER

Classification Title: Absentee Voting Manager (Seasonal)

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to maintain a complete and accurate record of all eligible voters in the County with each person voting in the correct precinct and for their correct representative, and to hold absentee balloting prior to all elections.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Incumbent in this class performs duties as a poll manager of an Early/Advance polling facility for in person voting.
• The incumbent in this position is responsible for the supervision of assigned staff and the overall operation and compliance of poll operations with Georgia Election Code and Rules of the State Elections Board.
• Perform daily validation and reconciliation of the number of voters casting in person ballot as reflected on voting machines and computer terminals with physical in person absentee ballot applications on hand.
• Develops work schedule and duty assignments for staff. Specific duties include opening and closing the polls and managing the activities of other poll officials performing election related duties; compliance of poll staff with applicable codes and statutes governing the security of voting systems and poll operations.
• Other duties include data entry, filing, document scanning, processing absentee ballots and maintaining correspondence. Assists with retrieving and distributing the mail. Provides customer service in person and via telephone. Requires knowledge of poll procedures, terminal and election equipment security.
• Must know how to access voter registration databases and retrieve several reports to aide in reconciliation of daily voter participation. Must possess a knowledge of absentee ballots administrative and office theories and principles; working knowledge of personal computers, telephone etiquette and customer service procedures.
• Requires applied skills in the area of customer relations, data entry, use of general office equipment, communication and interpersonal skills. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; and three (3) years prior experience as a poll or assistant poll manager in Georgia; or a year for year interchange of related education and experience equal to the minimum qualifications. Must be able to work extended hours and weekends with short notice. TYPING SPEED: 40 WPM PREFERRED. (If requested by the department, Typing Test will be administered at a later date. Application will be reviewed and sent to the department if all other minimum qualifications are met.)

Physical Ability:

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work that may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.