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Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.   Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.     Position Summary This is specialized, entry-level clerical work registering voters and maintaining required records for the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office. An employee assigned to this classification registers qualified persons as voters, maintaining current voter registration records for use in general and special elections. Work is routine and performed within the guidelines of established laws and rules and departmental regulations and procedures. Work is performed under the direction of the Elections Chief Deputy Supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.   Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   Assists voters at counter by answering questions relating to eligibility and voter registration procedures. Registers new voters. Makes names and address changes or party changes. Inputs new registrations into computer. Mails out voter ID cards. Searches records for requested information. Identifies precinct of registered voter, if necessary. Mails voter registration information cards and letters. Scans bar codes for voter history after elections. Verifies petition signatures.   Answers incoming telephone calls: responds to general questions, routes calls to appropriate staff and/or takes and delivers oral and written messages. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Some knowledge of the principles, practices and machines used in modern office clerical procedures. Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations which govern the qualifications and registration of voters process. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to express one's self clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information Alachua County Supervisor of Electionsoffers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support us, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.Employer-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance   Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance   Deferred Retirement Program   Flexible Spending Accounts   Roth IRA   Tuition Assistance Program   Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. •FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. •HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans’ Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Day     Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday.  Contact Human Resources for more information.