Salary:
$18.0000 per hour
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of basic clerical and customer service experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Familiarity with the election process is preferred.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Manager of Absentee Ballots and Expense Accounts, and is responsible for performing all clerical functions, including customer service, relative to the absentee ballots and candidacy expense accounts processes.
Overview:
Duties:
- Provides support in the distribution and acceptance of expense account reporting forms to candidates who are seeking offices.
- Enters candidate and committee information into the ledger book and database.
- Performs various clerical duties associated with the absentee ballot process.
- Assists with maintaining candidacy expense accounts.
- Provides customer service via telephone and in-person inquiries.
- Performs or participates in other relative duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Election processes and procedures.
Skill in:
- Microsoft Office products.
Ability to:
- Work well in a fast-paced work environment.
- Accurately perform detail-oriented tasks with minimal supervision.
- Proofread and perform research.
- Work overtime during election cycles and meet deadlines.
- Interface courteously with the public and staff.
- Maintain accurate files and ledgers.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Proficiency in office organization.
Residency:
Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference:
Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D