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    Elections Officer - Hartford, United States - State of Connecticut

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    Introduction

    The , is recruiting for a .

    WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
  • NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • A culture that encourages
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Work for a Forbes top company: - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click for more information. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Work Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
  • Must be able flexible to meet agency needs
  • ABOUT US:

    The , has the authority to investigate possible violations of the election laws, inspect campaign finance records and reports, refer evidence of violations to the Chief State's Attorney or to the Attorney General, issue advisory opinions and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning revisions to the state's election laws. The Commission is also charged with developing and implementing an electronic campaign reporting system (eCRIS) and is now the state campaign finance filing repository for all past and present campaign finance records for party committees, political committees and candidate committees organized for state elections.

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please visit our '' page.

    Selection Plan

    For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

    In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and specify their qualifications on their application. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

    This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQ's) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

    The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Charla Vincent, .

    All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to .

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Office of the Secretary of the State and the Elections Enforcement Commission this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in assisting in the administration of election laws or the administration and enforcement of campaign financing and disclosure laws.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists in the preparation and editing of ballots, forms and instructions related to elections or campaign financing;
  • Prepares and furnishes information and educational materials for state and local officials, candidates, political committees, lobbyists, citizens and other concerned parties concerning elections or campaign finance;
  • Drafts legislation and procedural and substantive regulations;
  • Prepares materials for legislative committees;
  • May conduct training for elections officials or campaign treasurers;
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION

  • Reviews and records all campaign filings required by committees and maintains a schedule of filings;
  • Notifies treasurers of filing dates;
  • Ensures timely filing of campaign reports;
  • Enforces late filing penalties for delinquent reporting;
  • Assists in the development and design of electronic campaign reporting systems and other system support by communicating needs and collaborating with staff on solutions;
  • Coordinates with staff attorneys concerning handling violations of reporting laws;
  • Conducts research and prepares reports concerning campaign finance practices, trends and developments;
  • Assists in accounting functions related to the public financing grant program.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of campaign financing and disclosure laws;
  • Knowledge of Connecticut election laws;
  • Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to interpret and clearly explain election laws and campaign financing and disclosure laws;
  • Ability to interpret complex legislation; utilize computer software.
  • STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
  • Knowledge of records management techniques.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Six (6) years of experience in providing complex clerical support involving the legal and technical aspects of elections and/or campaign financing.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General experience.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Laserfiche, Computer experience (including MS Office)
  • Work experience with Excel
  • Experience in Elections
  • Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

    Overview

    Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold:
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance
  • State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Holidays


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