ELECTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST A, B or C

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.

The Secretary of State is seeking and Election Program Specialist A, B or C for the Election's Operations Section. This position is responsible for field operations, early voting and programming of statewide electronic voting machines for elections, and statewide training and support of elections officials.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.Three years of experience in election program activities or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE: Election program activities include the following job functions: records management, voter registration, regulation or administration of the election process, forms management or design, or the maintenance, programming, or repair of election equipment.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties:• Programming election machines and maintenance.

• Assist with ballot layouts and proofing.
• Assist assigned parishes on Election Day.
• Assist in early voting.
• Utilize GIS software.
• May be required to travel and work overtime.

Position-Specific Details:Division: Elections - Operations Section / Two (2) vacancy Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Election Program Specialist A, B or C. How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist Secretary of State Nancy Landry Human Resource Division P. O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 [email protected]

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