Answers incoming phone calls and greets walk-in customers, provides general information to the public, answers questions and inquiries, and provides referrals to other departments or staff as needed; Compiles an inventory of election supplies and orders when needed; Completes data entry of voter registration cards, absentee ballot request forms, and party affiliation changes ; Opens absentee ballots; Verifies signatures on petitions and candidate filings ; Assists public, candidates and political parties with public records requests for campaigns; Prepares campaign packets; Processes absentee requests for elections; Recruits and trains poll workers; secures polling places and maintains contact lists; Schedules poll worker training; schedule work crews; Marks ballot test decks; proofs ballots and tests computer portal and tabulator equipment; Maintains inventory of electronic poll books, printers and equipment; Secures and checks polling places; delivers supplies as needed; Processes payroll claim forms to pay election personnel and polling sites; Accepts and/or reviews paperwork /applications from customers; Compiles, copies, sorts and files/records of office activities, business transactions and other activities; Provides clerical and support services to staff members as needed, including but not limited to, taking messages, setting appointments, providing information, processing and preparing documents and correspondence, screening and distributing mail, preparing and tracking mailings and legal notifications, and inputting data into central computer system; Maintains accurate and complete records, files and documentation; Creates word processing documents and spreadsheets and/or works with specialized department software; Responds to Commissioners ', elected officials ', County employees' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Sorts incoming county mail and processes outgoing county mail; Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities; Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. Skill and Ability to: Provide effective customer services with patience and accuracy; Assess problem situations and develop effective answers, with or without the supervisor's help; Perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail; Prepare reports on activities as requested; Enter and retrieve data accurately and efficiently into a computerized system; Establish and maintain accurate records and files, both computerized and hardcopy; Speak clearly and communicate accurate information to others; Use English to communicate effectively with others; Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar office software to create documents and other materials, maintain information, and generate reports; Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through oral, written, and interpersonal communication channels; Follow verbal and written instructions; Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision; Use good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions and problem-solving skills to respond to customer service needs in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies; Maintain a professional demeanor at all times; Maintain confidentiality; Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems; Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.