ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN VOTING MACHINES
In New Jersey, Assistant Custodian Voting Machines is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Qualifying turns on 3 years of relevant experience.
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How to apply for this title →Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, supervises the storing, safeguarding, transporting, proper use, and maintenance of voting machines; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Arranges for the inspection, police protection, and instructions in the use of voting machines in accordance with the election law.
- Supervises the storing, safeguarding, transporting, proper use, and maintenance of voting machines.
- Arranges for demonstrations in the use of voting machines.
- Answers correspondence pertaining to voting machines.
- Prepares specifications and contracts for transportation of voting machines.
- Maintains essential records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related unit.
Experience
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in work involving the obtaining, recording, storing, safeguarding and issuing of varied types of equipment, materials, and supplies.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the organization, functions, and responsibilities of the office of the Commissioner of Registration and Superintendent of Elections.
- Knowledge of election law.
- Knowledge of the problems involved and the procedures used in storing, safeguarding, transporting, proper use, and maintenance of voting machines.
- Ability to comprehend established office routines, rules and regulations of a limited complexity.
- Ability to maintain essential records and files.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.