Clerk 1 - County of Bergen Department of Elections – Division of Commissioner of Registration

Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; does other related duties as required.    

Job Responsibilities:  (may include but not limited to)

• Receives, screens, reviews, checks and verifies assigned applications and other documents for corrections and completeness, refers problems to supervisors for resolution.
• Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as keyboard equipment, calculators, computer printers, sorters, photocopier, fax machine, stamping machine, labeling

machine, etc.; may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing ribbons.

• Opens, timestamps, sorts and inputs Voter Registration applications, received by mail, in-person, from the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agency and online from the state website into the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS).
• Updates and processes party declaration forms, change of address and name changes.
• Update and remove deceased and out of state voters from various systems.
• Screen provisional ballots after every election.
• Scan voter information into various systems.
• Prepare and pack materials for distribution to various locations.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of SVRS (Statewide Voter Registration System) is a plus, but not a requirement.

Schedule/Salary:

• Full time – 32.5 hours per week.
• Mandatory overtime during election cycles.

Other:

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively with associates, superior officials and members of the public.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite.

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov

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