Office Clerk - Non-Merit

Posting number: NM.102 7-2026 ELECT

Department: ELECTIONS

Job classification: NON-MERIT POSITION

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry

Summary

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week during non-election years, 40+ hours per week during election years

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Board of Elections.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.  

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

(Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.)

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of duties

Under general supervision, performs comprehensive clerical work in support of a County program or agency.

• Assists in the hiring of election judges and schedule their training. 
• Assists in proofreading processed batches of registration.
• Prioritizes data processing tasks to assure timely completion in accordance with office policies and procedures.
• Responsible for voter registrations applications.
• Assists with special projects including – mass mailings, petitions, redistricting, verifications, voter education, canvass election, packing judge supplies and surveys.
• Maintains and secures files daily.
• Assists with the preparation and the conduct of elections to meet all deadlines to include but not limited to: processing voter registration, provisional ballots, record retention, reports, certificates and other information in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws.
• Operates office machinery, photocopiers, fax machines, and calculators.
• Updates and maintains filing systems, lists, log books and rosters.
• Answers routine inquiries from the public, or directs inquiries to proper agency.

Examples of Other Duties

• Collects and compiles technical data and prepares summary statistics.
• Performs occasional light typing or word processing. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate high school equivalency
plus
one year's general clerical experience.

(Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an elections office.

Proof of Education, License and Certification
Applicants are required to submit proof of driver's license and education beyond high school to meet the qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Documents must be mailed or delivered to:
 
ATTN: Office Clerk - Non-Merit - Elections Office 
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Supplemental information

Must be available to work 40 hours/week with some mandatory overtime on evenings and weekends during the Election year.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this position involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.