ADMINISTRATOR II

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Board of Elections in Annapolis, MD seeks an Administrator II to support the Agency by implementing federal and State election laws and policies and by aiding the 24 local boards of elections, voter registration initiatives, and data reporting. The role focuses on coordinating activities and projects across Maryland’s election policy landscape.

Required are a high school diploma or GED with five years of administrative/professional experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Substitutions described in Notes may apply to experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage various programs that implement State laws, regulations, and policies concerning selection and approval of voting locations and voter registration.
• Support the Agency in directing and coordinating activities and projects implementing election policy throughout Maryland.
• Support the 24 local boards of elections in implementation of election laws and regulations.
• Collect, organize and present data regarding voter registration and election day activities.
• Manage short and long-range plans for program operations and resources.
• Implement new regulations and policies as directed by upper management.
• Manage projects and related contracts necessary to fulfill agency functions.
• Support election preparation activities, including customer service.
• Perform audits of local and state board processes
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Election administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree substitution for experience

Master’s degree substitution allowed

Armed Forces staff experience substitution

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The Administrator II supports the Agency by managing the implementation of federal and State election laws and polices. The position develops, implements, and manages efforts to improve election administration and voter registration through the State. The Administrator II position in Election Policy implements new laws, regulations, and policies as directed by the Administration. The Administrator II supports the 24 local boards of elections (LBEs) in implementation of election laws and regulations.

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

State Board of Elections

151 West St., Suite 200

Annapolis, MD 21401

POSITION DUTIES

• Manage various programs that implement State laws, regulations, and policies concerning selection and approval of voting locations and voter registration;
• Supports the Agency in directing and coordinating activities and projects implementing election policy throughout Maryland;
• Supports the 24 local boards of elections (LBEs) in implementation of election laws and regulations;
• Collect, organize and present data regarding voter registration and election day activities;
• Manages short and long-range plans for program operations and resources;
• Implements new regulations and policies as directed by upper management
• Manages projects and related contracts necessary to fulfill agency functions;
• Supports election preparation activities, including customer service;
• Performs audits of local and state board processes
• Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience which required being detail oriented.
• Experience which required exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Experience administering an election.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact [e-mail].

MD TTY Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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