Voter Registration Clerk - Elections

Description

The Voter Registration Clerk performs clerical work assisting in preparations for elections and voter registration. Work involves registering voters and maintaining voter registration records. Employee is responsible for utilizing computer-driven data entry equipment to prepare and modify files, and for answering telephones and assisting the general public, including receiving payment for fees. Must be able to travel when necessary for county business.

The Voter Registration Clerk performs clerical work assisting in preparations for elections and voter registration. Work involves registering voters and maintaining voter registration records. Employee is responsible for utilizing computer-driven data entry equipment to prepare and modify files, and for answering telephones and assisting the general public, including receiving payment for fees. Must be able to travel when necessary for county business.

Examples of Duties

• Serves as Deputy Registrar and is responsible for duties associated with voter registration and election-related activities including registering new voters' name, residence, and party affiliations.
• Determines voter eligibility by checking records including DPS, State, and felony records and the voter registration system.
• Files registration applications and records data into computer files; printing and issuing voter registration cards.
• Maintains voter registration rolls, changing addresses of voters as notified, and deleting names of deceased persons or those no longer residing in county.
• Resolves Task Summary as assigned on TEAM, including Cancelled Application Maintenance, Possible Deceased, Possible Duplicate, Possible Felon, DPS Applications, Web Application, Address Confirmation, Duplicate Application Status, and Correspondence.
• Sets up and prints voter registration certificates in-house.
• Researches in voter registration system and other systems and records to determine voter eligibility for Election Day.
• Provides telephone support to early voting clerks and election judges for equipment problems and voter information questions/issues.
• Performs assigned clerical work such as document processing and/or record keeping in the daily operations of the department.
• Handles requests for information that may not be provided in a standardized format.
• Executes reports in voter registration system to produce reports and/or CDs for sale requests, and resolves issues in TEAM (Texas Election Administration Management).
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D and minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.

• group health plans for medical and dental coverage
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• life
• disability, and long term care insurance
• flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements
• retirement benefits
• Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation)
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• a Wellness Program
• and more.
• Note:
  
  These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.

The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave.

Family Medical Leave:

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

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