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 Somerset County is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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To apply, click on the job title then click on the ‘Apply Now’ icon.

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Be prepared to spend at least fifteen minutes completing the online employment application.  To save time during the application process, be prepared to provide dates of employment, work experience, education, and professional reference information. Please include your resume as an attachment.  If you cannot complete the application in its entirety, you may select Save Progress. Note, Save Progress may store your information for up to ten days based on your computer settings.  

Do not use your browser's back button without hitting Save Progress or you will lose your information.  If you make a mistake, you will have the opportunity to review and make corrections at the end of the process. You will receive a copy of your application via email after you click Submit.

If you require assistance completing the online employment application, you may contact Human Resources at employment@co.somerset.nj.us or 908.231.7120.

Below is a list of open vacancies. Click on the job title to view the details of the posting. We do not accept unsolicited or late applications. Read the job description thoroughly and apply only if you feel reasonably certain that you meet the requirements.

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Election Clerk II

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$33,325/year
  • Posted Date:08/01/2024 11:37 AM

35 Hours/Week

Position Summary:

Works under the general direction of the Assistant Administrator and Principal Election Clerk by performing various moderately complex duties relating to the election process and does related work as required.  This position must follow the policies and procedures established by the Administrator and/or The Board. 

Essential Functions: 

  1. Responsible for performing office work, such as computer related tasks, typing, filing and operating related office machines.
  2. Advises and assists prospective voters in the procedures and necessary paperwork to register as a voter.
  3. Enters voters and records into statewide voter registration system (SVRS) and update and maintain the accuracy of those records.
  4. Removes ineligible and deceased voters from the SVRS.
  5. Notifies ineligible voters of the proper procedures for reinstatement.
  6. Verifies voters’ signatures and records ballot numbers after an election.
  7. Prepares and packs binders along with voting machine supplies for use in election districts.
  8. Perform certain tasks related to district board worker training and assignments and with the supervision of district board worker activities on Election Day.
  9. Assists with the processing of returned sample ballots.
  10. Assists with the processing of absentee ballots and serve as member of absentee ballot committee.
  11. Serve as member of absentee ballot and provisional ballot tallying teams.
  12. Provide guidance and assistance to other staff members when needed.

 Qualifications:

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent or a combination of training and experience in clerical work dealing with elections and registration of voters helpful.
  2. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum direction or supervision.
  3. Computer literate.
  4. Minimum 1-2 years clerical experience.
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