Voter Registration Specialist; Program Specialist Grade 18

THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BOARD OF ELECTIONS EMPLOYEES.

Please note:

The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $64,104.00 to $82,614.00
, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering Federal, State, and County elections within the County. We are the largest jurisdiction in the state of Maryland, with approximately 750,000 registered voters, the largest number of mail-in ballots cast, 58 vote-by-mail drop boxes, 14 early voting centers, and 230 polling places on election day. The maintenance of the voter registration database is instrumental in ensuring the citizens of the county have a trusted and easy voting process.

The work of the Board of Elections is governed by Federal and State legal framework, Maryland State Board of Elections regulations, and county regulations and procedures.

The Board of Elections is seeking to fill the Voter Registration Specialist Lead within the Voter Services Division. We are looking for a detail driven, analytical, and highly organized professional who is committed to accuracy, public service, and the integrity of the voter registration process. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to address issues and implement appropriate solutions in accordance with legal requirements and established practice and procedures.

They are comfortable working with complex data from multiple state and federal sources, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, they possess excellent communication abilities to convey findings effectively to stakeholders and collaborate across teams. The candidate will evaluate records, research data and use sound judgment in application of relevant policies, and maintain meticulous documentation to support statutory compliance and audit readiness.

The selected candidate will escalate challenging issues to senior staff. Because this role supports several voter services responsibilities such as list maintenance, call center coordination, data processing, provisional ballot review, petition processing, and training, the candidate should bring strong multitasking skills and a collaborative mindset.

The candidate will report directly to the Voter Services Division Manager, while taking direction from the Voter Registration Program Manager.

As the Voter Registration Specialist, you will be supporting the Voter Registration Section; you will have a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficient maintenance of Montgomery County’s voter registration records and related election processes. Your responsibilities will span several core functional areas:

Evaluate data/records to determine the correct course of action based on legal requirements and established practices and procedures. Review, and process complex data files received from authorized partners such as ERIC (Electronic Registration Information Center), the Department of Health, and the Administrative Office of the Courts. You will assist the Program Manager with monitoring assignments and deadlines, perform audits, maintain logs and documentation, and apply legal standards to determine appropriate procedural actions.

Manually review, and process assigned voter registration transactions, record updates, and jurisdictional changes. Voter Registration Specialist will coordinate with staff to reconcile voter information from provisional ballots and petition submissions, and document findings for audit and supervisory review. During peak election cycles, you will assist in organizing and processing high volume of data to meet statutory deadlines.

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