<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
All Election Workers (Poll Workers) Must (under Ga. Election Code 21-2-92):
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<li>Shall be judicious, intelligent, and upright citizens of the United States.</li>
<li>Be a resident of or otherwise employed by the county in which appointed or reside in an adjoining County (waiver must be signed by county of residence, if outside Rockdale County).</li>
<li>Must be at least 16 years of age.</li>
<li>Be able to read, write, and speak the English language.</li>
<li>Cannot be a public officer nor a candidate.</li>
<li>Cannot be the parent, spouse, child, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of a candidate whose name is to appear on the ballot in such election.</li>
<li>Have the patience and the ability to deal courteously with the public and coworkers.</li>
<li>Have reliable transportation to the polling place and training classes.</li>
<li>Be able to stand for long periods, bend, and have manual/physical dexterity.</li>
<li>Attend and complete mandatory training before each election.</li>
<li>Remain impartial and nonpartisan while working at the polls.</li>
<li>Be dependable and committed to the voting process.</li>
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NOTE: Ga. Election Code Section 21-2-8 states that no person convicted of a felony shall serve as a poll officer unless his civil rights have been restored.
Below is a sample of the duties to be performed by the Elections Clerk (Poll Worker). Please read the requirements carefully and consider the responsibilities before applying. Note: This is a one-day assignment for each election in Rockdale County. Election Day is always on a Tuesday.
Elections Clerk (Poll Worker) Sample of Duties On Election Day Sample of Duties
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<li>Assists with opening the polling place and determining voting room arrangement.</li>
<li>Assists with verifying the seal number on the ballot transfer bag.</li>
<li>Assists with preparing the touchscreen voting units and scanner for voting.</li>
<li>Assists the Precinct Manager in any capacity, which may include filling out and signing election-related forms.</li>
<li>Assists with checking in voters to vote.</li>
<li>Must be flexible and willing to work in any position required at the precinct.</li>
<li>Instruct voter on how to mark their ballot and insert voted ballots into the scanner.</li>
<li>Advises voters to review their ballot before casting.</li>
<li>Assists with maintaining election equipment security throughout the election period.</li>
<li>Assists with keeping the voting stations clean.</li>
<li>Stands outside the entrance of the precinct to direct voters into the voting room.</li>
<li>Assist manager in closing voting at 7 p.m. by placing self at end of the line and notifying voters who approach that polls are closed.</li>
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Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
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<li>Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English.</li>
<li>Basic skills using a tablet or computer.</li>
<li>Must be willing to work 12-14 hours on Election Day.</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Must have excellent interpersonal skills to interact and cooperate with co-workers and to deal effectively with voters, poll watchers, electioneers, and the general public.</li>
<li>Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions given by the Precinct Managers.</li>
<li>The ability, with assistance, to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., such as election equipment, ballots, supply boxes, etc.</li>
<li>Ability to recognize election issues and to promptly report any issues to the Precinct Manager as required.</li>
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