Montgomery County MD
Program Manager - Vote by Mail (Program Manager I, Grade 23)
Montgomery County MD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
Salary :
$71,299.00 - $113,906.00 Annually
Location :
18753 N Frederick Ave Gaithersburg MD 20879 USA
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Number:
2024 - 00261
Department:
Board of Elections
Division:
BOE 24 Absentee Voting
Opening Date:
10/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA:
Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is $71,299 - $113,906
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering Federal, State, and County elections within Montgomery County. We are the largest jurisdiction in the state of Maryland, with approximately 750,000 registered voters with the largest number of mail-in ballots cast, 58 vote-by-mail drop boxes, 14 early voting centers, and 232 polling places on election day. The work of the Board of Elections is governed by Federal and State legal framework, Maryland State Board of Elections regulations, and county regulations and procedures.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Board of Elections is seeking a candidate with election administration experience and the ability to organize and direct a complex program, implemented in a dynamic environment. The individual selected for this position will oversee the implementation of the vote-by-mail program, recognized as one of the most intricate initiatives within election administration. This program comprises numerous interrelated elements that necessitate strong planning and organizational capabilities, as well as the foresight to anticipate changes and devise contingency plans. The candidate will report directly to the voter services manager and will be tasked with the analysis of vote by mail data. This role involves recognizing and implementing diverse strategies, as well as offering guidance and direction to a growing team of staff members. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to follow/monitor numerous legislative changes, and design and operationalize those changes by altering the pertinent aspects of the Vote By Mail Program.
What You'll Be Doing
The employee will
be responsible for organizing and directing various aspects of mail-in voting, to
include:
Monitoring and directing temporary personnel, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of mail-in ballot applications, and instituting necessary quality controls as needed. Responsibilities will include both domestic and UOCAVA applications.
Ensuring the prompt and accurate processing of returned mail-in ballots within legal deadlines. Responsibilities will also include collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to the Manager to be presented in the media engagements, public announcements, or monthly Director's Report. It is crucial to report progress information and relevant statistics promptly and accurately to maintain public confidence in the election process.
Recruiting, training, organizing, providing on-site guidance, and overseeing the bipartisan teams tasked with the canvassing of returned mail-in ballots. Canvass Teams are comprised of up to 100 volunteers who process all returned mail-in ballots to enable timely certification of the election results.
This position will also be responsible for specialized assignments that include Ballot proofing, Audits, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Program, and candidate filing. Ballot proofing responsibilities require organizing and training bilingual teams to proof hundreds of ballot styles for each election. The employee will assist with a comprehensive pre-certification audit and manual post-election audit and provide support for candidate filing before submission to the Maryland State Board of Elections. Implementation of the Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Program will require overseeing staff that coordinates implementation of the Program at over 60 facilities with a team of 20 election judges.
The complexity of this position requires significant knowledge of federal and state election laws and regulations, the ability to operationalize these requirements to address the volume of mail-in ballot requests, the variety of procedural scenarios and the ability to train temporary staff and volunteers and serve as an on-site expert to direct the team.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Considerable (3 years) of professional election experience, organizing and directing multifaceted programs.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS : candidate must be or will be a Maryland registered voter by hire.Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Election experienceExperience organizing and directing multifaceted programsExperience in adjusting programs as per new legal requirements and/or dataExperience recruiting, training, organizing, providing on-site guidance, and overseeing team
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package for permanent and term positions.
Compensation. In addition to the salary listed in the Description section, all permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans, with public safety positions eligible for a pension plan. Sick leave and annual leave earned at a rate of 4.6 hours/80hrs worked. We also provide personal days, paid parental leave (6 weeks), holiday leave, various pay differentials, tuition assistance (up to $2,130 annually), and performance awards. Positions in MLS earn paid time off (7 weeks annualized) instead of sick/annual leave and are not eligible for pay differentials.
Benefits. Our benefits for all permanent and term positions include premier medical, prescription, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, with most plans receiving employer contributions of 80% toward premiums. Additionally, we offer an employee assistance program, an award-winning wellness program, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, childcare, and commuter expenses.
For eligibility and plan details, please visit
01
MQ Question
What is your highest level of completed education?
N/AHigh School/GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeJuris DoctorDoctorate
02
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER I
How many years of professional experience do you have in a program/specialization directly related to election programs?
No Experience1 Year Experience2 Year's Experience3 Year's Experience4 Year's Experience5 Year's Experience6 Year's Experience7 Year's Experience8 Year's Experience9+ Year's Experience
03
MQ Question Program Manager (Elections)
Are you a registered voter in the State of Maryland?
YesNo
Required Question
$71,299.00 - $113,906.00 Annually
Location :
18753 N Frederick Ave Gaithersburg MD 20879 USA
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Number:
2024 - 00261
Department:
Board of Elections
Division:
BOE 24 Absentee Voting
Opening Date:
10/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA:
Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is $71,299 - $113,906
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering Federal, State, and County elections within Montgomery County. We are the largest jurisdiction in the state of Maryland, with approximately 750,000 registered voters with the largest number of mail-in ballots cast, 58 vote-by-mail drop boxes, 14 early voting centers, and 232 polling places on election day. The work of the Board of Elections is governed by Federal and State legal framework, Maryland State Board of Elections regulations, and county regulations and procedures.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Board of Elections is seeking a candidate with election administration experience and the ability to organize and direct a complex program, implemented in a dynamic environment. The individual selected for this position will oversee the implementation of the vote-by-mail program, recognized as one of the most intricate initiatives within election administration. This program comprises numerous interrelated elements that necessitate strong planning and organizational capabilities, as well as the foresight to anticipate changes and devise contingency plans. The candidate will report directly to the voter services manager and will be tasked with the analysis of vote by mail data. This role involves recognizing and implementing diverse strategies, as well as offering guidance and direction to a growing team of staff members. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to follow/monitor numerous legislative changes, and design and operationalize those changes by altering the pertinent aspects of the Vote By Mail Program.
What You'll Be Doing
The employee will
be responsible for organizing and directing various aspects of mail-in voting, to
include:
Monitoring and directing temporary personnel, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of mail-in ballot applications, and instituting necessary quality controls as needed. Responsibilities will include both domestic and UOCAVA applications.
Ensuring the prompt and accurate processing of returned mail-in ballots within legal deadlines. Responsibilities will also include collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to the Manager to be presented in the media engagements, public announcements, or monthly Director's Report. It is crucial to report progress information and relevant statistics promptly and accurately to maintain public confidence in the election process.
Recruiting, training, organizing, providing on-site guidance, and overseeing the bipartisan teams tasked with the canvassing of returned mail-in ballots. Canvass Teams are comprised of up to 100 volunteers who process all returned mail-in ballots to enable timely certification of the election results.
This position will also be responsible for specialized assignments that include Ballot proofing, Audits, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Program, and candidate filing. Ballot proofing responsibilities require organizing and training bilingual teams to proof hundreds of ballot styles for each election. The employee will assist with a comprehensive pre-certification audit and manual post-election audit and provide support for candidate filing before submission to the Maryland State Board of Elections. Implementation of the Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Program will require overseeing staff that coordinates implementation of the Program at over 60 facilities with a team of 20 election judges.
The complexity of this position requires significant knowledge of federal and state election laws and regulations, the ability to operationalize these requirements to address the volume of mail-in ballot requests, the variety of procedural scenarios and the ability to train temporary staff and volunteers and serve as an on-site expert to direct the team.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Considerable (3 years) of professional election experience, organizing and directing multifaceted programs.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS : candidate must be or will be a Maryland registered voter by hire.Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Election experienceExperience organizing and directing multifaceted programsExperience in adjusting programs as per new legal requirements and/or dataExperience recruiting, training, organizing, providing on-site guidance, and overseeing team
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package for permanent and term positions.
Compensation. In addition to the salary listed in the Description section, all permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans, with public safety positions eligible for a pension plan. Sick leave and annual leave earned at a rate of 4.6 hours/80hrs worked. We also provide personal days, paid parental leave (6 weeks), holiday leave, various pay differentials, tuition assistance (up to $2,130 annually), and performance awards. Positions in MLS earn paid time off (7 weeks annualized) instead of sick/annual leave and are not eligible for pay differentials.
Benefits. Our benefits for all permanent and term positions include premier medical, prescription, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, with most plans receiving employer contributions of 80% toward premiums. Additionally, we offer an employee assistance program, an award-winning wellness program, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, childcare, and commuter expenses.
For eligibility and plan details, please visit
01
MQ Question
What is your highest level of completed education?
N/AHigh School/GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeJuris DoctorDoctorate
02
MQ Question PROGRAM MANAGER I
How many years of professional experience do you have in a program/specialization directly related to election programs?
No Experience1 Year Experience2 Year's Experience3 Year's Experience4 Year's Experience5 Year's Experience6 Year's Experience7 Year's Experience8 Year's Experience9+ Year's Experience
03
MQ Question Program Manager (Elections)
Are you a registered voter in the State of Maryland?
YesNo
Required Question