- Prepare voter applications for voter registration for data entry into the statewide voter registration system.
- Verify information and eligibility and enter voter registration applications in a timely and accurate manner.
- Perform cash handling and reconciliation for payments received for service in accordance with pertinent policies and procedures.
- Receive telephone calls and walk-inquiries requesting information or assistance regarding the voter registration process and application. Provide public, employees and other officials with general procedural information.
- Receive and respond to data requests related to voter registration information, political districts and election results.
- Perform record keeping, to include filing and retention for voter registration applications.
- Maintain voter files in an accurate and concise manner to include quality control on all data entry and filing activity.
- Pick up and distribute large volumes of mail. Process outgoing mail in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
- Assist with other election projects which include but are not limited to: candidate filing; ballot proofing; polling location setup; and canvassing of election returns.
- Perform assigned daily and monthly voter registration projects and maintain project reports.
- Perform other voter registration and elections related duties as assigned.
*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED, plus a combination of post-secondary education and experience totaling three (3) years of progressively responsible office experience which includes working with the general public.
- Ability to interpret and apply New Mexico State Election law.
- Ability to distribute work assignments when applicable.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
- Ability to interact professionally with the public, co-workers and other County employees.
- Skilled in computer use for word-processing, data entry and retrieval.
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
- The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Must have a valid New Mexico Driver's License and be able to operate a County vehicle.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- All essential duties are performed indoors.
- Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpet or tile. Working surface is typically dry.
- Worker often works alone both with and without directions from supervisor or with a team of individuals.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine calculator, microfilm equipment and postal equipment.
- Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
**NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
Must be able to type correspondence and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Must be able to use reason and judgment in performing duties and responsibilities.
Must be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
Work involves standing and walking with opportunities to sit as needed typically being available throughout the workday.
Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate occasionally.
Must be able to work with arms bent or extended away from body or overhead and be able to push/pull with arms as needed.
Must be able to crouch and kneel occasionally.
Must be able to use hands and fingers in order to grasp/manipulate various equipment and materials needed to perform duties and responsibilities.
Must be able to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of equipment such as telephone, typewriter and computer.
Must be able to lift and carry large volumes of mail on a daily basis.