ELECTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST A, B or C (Services & Business)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana, Secretary of State, Elections - Services and Business Section, seeks an Election Program Specialist A, B or C to assist in planning and conducting all regular and special elections from Baton Rouge.

Ideal candidates will bring experience in election program activities or administration, or substantial general work experience, plus a bachelor’s degree. Position supports multiple divisions and programs across state government.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in election program activities or administrative services OR six years of full-time work experience in any field OR a bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earns one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours (four years).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting all elections.
• Collaborate with Secretary of State departments and other state entities.
• Monitor programs used by the Registrar of Voters.
• Assist in preparing election reports.

Skills

Team building

Accountability

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.

The Secretary of State is seeking and Election Program Specialist A, B or C for the Election's Business and Services Section. This position assists in planning and conducting all regular and special elections.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Three years of experience in election program activities or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE: Election program activities include the following job functions: records management, voter registration, regulation or administration of the election process, forms management or design, or the maintenance, programming, or repair of election equipment.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Assists in planning and conducting all elections.
• Work with various departments within the Secretary of State and other state entities.
• Monitor various programs utilized by the Registrar of Voters.
• Assist in election reports.

Position-Specific Details:

Division: Elections - Services and Business Section/ One (1) vacancy

Location: Baton Rouge, LA.

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Election Program Specialist A, B or C.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.