Ballot Clerk - Per Diem

County of Bucks; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Bucks seeks a Ballot Clerk to process absentee and mail-in ballots, assist with Election Day prep, and support the voter registration office.

You will work with the public and county staff, maintain accurate records, and help ensure the integrity of the election process. High school diploma and 40 wpm typing required; previous election experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively with the public, employees and other offices.
• Typing skills: minimum 40 wpm

Responsibilities

• Processes absentee and mail-in ballots.
• Files applications
• Assists with watcher certificates.
• Proofreads election materials.
• Prepares supply boxes for polling locations.
• Copies petitions or other material as needed.
• Answers telephones and helps at counter.
• Participates in pre-canvass and canvass of ballots
• Participates in the official election count.
• Reports unusual conditions or questionable items to supervisor.
• Assists with inventory between election cycles.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Public interaction

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Information

• DEPARTMENT:** Board of Voter Registration **UNION:** 00
• FLSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt **GRADE:** 00
• JOB TITLE:** Ballot Clerk - PD **JOB CODE:** 0384
• COUNTY OF BUCKS

Processes and canvasses absentee and mail-in ballots and assists with Election Day preparation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes absentee and mail-in ballots.
• Files applications
• Assists with watcher certificates.
• Proofreads election materials.
• Prepares supply boxes for polling locations.
• Copies petitions or other material as needed.
• Answers telephones and helps at counter.
• Participates in pre-canvass and canvass of ballots
• Participates in the official election count.
• Reports unusual conditions or questionable items to supervisor.
• Assists with inventory between election cycles.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively with the public, employees and other offices.
• Typing skills: minimum 40 wpm