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Elections Officer

Recruitment # 250905-0919AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 9/10/2025 12:00:00 PM

Salary $82,055.00 - $105,983.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 10/1/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) (https://portal.ct.gov/seec/) is currently recruiting for an Elections Officer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0919AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) .

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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+ Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development

+ Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees

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 State of Connecticut (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/ct.gov) , State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) (https://portal.ct.gov/seec/) 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.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected] .

+ Salary Calculations: 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.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Note: If scheduled to interview, current state employees will be required to bring a copy of their last two annual performance evaluations.

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Charla Vincent at [email protected] .

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

+ Experience recording and extracting data and running reports to track statistics and communications;

+ Strong multi-tasking experience. Example: Using various computer applications and programs at once. Reviewing submitted documents and processing in the department’s computer database system to make timely and accurate determinations;

+ Experience communicating complex ideas clearly and empathetically with clients and colleagues;

+ Experience recording and extracting data, and running reports to track statistics and communications;

+ Demonstrated experience being flexible and adhering to frequent instructions, directives and changes in assignments;

+ Demonstrated experience utilizing various computer systems and learning new systems;

+ Considerable experience with Laserfiche (scanning system) and computer experience, including MS Office and Excel;

+ Considerable experience with oral and written communication;

+ Experience maintaining agency records and preparing reports;

+ Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking preferred);

+ Experience as a Treasurer Preferred;

+ Experience as a Town Clerk Preferred.

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. 5-196 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.

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