ELECTION WORKER IV - Range 20 / EXE (6 Vacancies)

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　　ELECTION WORKER IV - Range 20 / EXE (6 Vacancies)

　　Salary

　　$17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Anchorage, AK

　　Job Type

　　Election Worker

　　Job Number

　　2023-09364

　　Department

　　Municipal Clerk's Office

　　Division

　　Elections

　　Opening Date

　　12/27/2023

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Job Information

　　Open to the general public and any current Municipality of Anchorage Employee.

　　These are executive positions (no union affiliation) and are subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

　　DEPARTMENT: Municipal Clerk's Office - Elections

　　HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday, times vary. Must be available from mid-February to mid- June.

　　LOCATION: MOA Election Center, 619 E. Ship Creek Avenue, Suite 100, Door D.

　　These are temporary positions working variable hours during an election at different dates and locations, depending on the assignment.

　　Example of Duties

　　The purpose of this position is to provide election support for the Municipal Clerk's Office prior to and immediately after either a regular or special municipal election or to assist with review of initiative or referendum petition signatures. Election workers prepare election supplies and equipment, conduct data entry, review voter qualifications, mail absentee ballots, prepare form letters in Word, including using mail merge, prepare checklists and spreadsheets in Excel, operate the mail sorter machine, conduct signature verification, operate scanner machines, assist the public in person, on the telephone, via email, among other election related duties. Election officials are required to take an oath of office and are prohibited from engaging in partisan politics in any manner, as detailed in Anchorage Municipal Code section 2.20.055D.

　　Provide election support for the Municipal Clerk's Office prior to and immediately after regular, special, or runoff municipal elections. An Election Worker may perform a variety of the following duties:

　　Assist voters at a vote center by: utilizing a Microsoft Access database to determine the appropriate ballot for each voter; determining when a voter must vote a questioned ballot; applying voting rules and procedures regarding ballot accountability, election observers, etc.

　　Assist with review of initiative or referendum petition signatures.

　　Prepare election supplies and equipment, conduct data entry, review voter qualifications, and prepare and mail replacement ballot packages.

　　Prepare form letters in Microsoft Word, including using mail merge, prepare checklists and spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, operate the mail sorter machine, conduct signature verification, and operate scanners and other office machines.

　　Assist the public in person, using multi-line telephone systems, and via email.

　　Perform other election related duties as assigned or required.

　　Some Election Worker assignments may require lifting and carrying of mail trays and other items that weigh 20 to 50 pounds. Some assignments may require the ability to bend, stoop, and kneel. Some assignments may require repetitive movements.

　　A driver's license and current vehicle insurance will be required if the selected position requires driving between various work locations.

　　Election officials are required to take an oath of office and are prohibited from engaging in partisan politics in any manner, as detailed in Anchorage Municipal Code section 2.20.055D.

　　Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

　　Must be a registered voter in the State of Alaska and the Municipality of Anchorage.

　　Must have previous customer service experience.

　　Note:

　　Must be a qualified voter in accordance with AS.15.05.010.

　　QUALIFICATION OF VOTERS:

　　Sec. 15.05.010. Voter qualification.

　　A person may vote at any election who

　　(1) is a citizen of the United States; (2) is 18 years of age or older; (3) has been a resident of the state and of the house district in which the person seeks to vote for at least 30 days just before the election; andMust be a qualified voter in accordance with AMC 28.30.010

　　VOTER QUALIFICATIONS:

　　A. To vote in any municipal election, a person must be:

　　A qualified voter of the state;

　　A resident of the municipality for 30 days immediately preceding the election; and

　　Registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within the municipality at least 30 days before the municipal election at which the person seeks to vote.

　　Preferences:

　　Election Worker experience

　　Experience with Mail Merge in Microsoft Word

　　Experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

　　Additional Important Information

　　The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

　　Military Service Interview Preference:

　　Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

　　Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

　　The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

　　Application Process:

　　Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

　　The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

　　For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.

　　This position is not eligible for benefits.

　　01

　　In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

　　Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

　　If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

　　Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Which of the following best describes your level of education?

　　None / Less than High School

　　High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

　　Associate's Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree or higher

　　03

　　Are you currently a registered voter in the state of Alaska and the Municipality of Anchorage?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Will you be at least 18 years of age by the time of hire?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Do you currently reside within the Municipality of Anchorage?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Are you available from Mid-January through Mid-June?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　If no describe briefly your availability.

　　08

　　Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　Do you currently have vehicle insurance?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Municipality of Anchorage

　　Address

　　632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

　　Phone

　　(907) 343-4442

　　Website

　　http://www.muni.org/jol

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