Durham County Government ยท 1 day ago
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER- BALLOT PROCESSING AND AUDIT SPECIALIST- 40011300
Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services. The Ballot Processing and Audit Specialist is responsible for processing absentee ballots, provisional ballots, reconciliation, and auditing functions for the department.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Executes the distribution, return, and processing of absentee by-mail ballots in accordance with applicable laws and rules
Researches provisional ballots and makes recommendations to the Ballot Processing and Audit Manager as to their disposition
Conducts reconciliation audits to ensure voter history matches ballots cast for each voting method during an election
Assists with the maintenance of departmental databases related to primary work areas
Assists the Compliance Division with the processing and auditing of campaign finance reports
Assists with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures for the areas of responsibility
Performs others duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related discipline
Four (4) years of accounting, finance, administration, budgeting or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must complete precinct worker and chief judge training within one year of employment
Must enroll in and pass all courses required to earn North Carolina certification as a Certified Elections Administrator within four years of employment
Must be physically able to lift supplies up to forty pounds
Valid North Carolina Driver's License and driving record
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques related to election auditing
Knowledge of agency objectives, procedures and organization
General knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Extensive computer skills
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, subordinates and other employees, and the general public
Ability to prepare records and reports
Ability to explain election law and procedures
Ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge of Federal, State and County laws and procedures pertaining to elections and election records
Knowledge of the State Election Information Management System (SEIMS) rules and procedures
Company
Durham County Government
Durham County Government. State of North Carolina Durham County is consistently ranked as one of the top places in the nation to live and do business.