Salary : $64,104.00 - $101,124.00 Annually
Location : 18753 N Frederick Ave Gaithersburg MD 20879 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Board of Elections
Division: BOE 24 Registration Services
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position

THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY

COUNTY GOVERNMENT BOARD OF ELECTIONS EMPLOYEES.

This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Board of Elections Employees
Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $64,104.00 to $82,614.00, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Board of Elections is seeking to fill the Voter Registration Specialist Lead within the Voter Services Division. We are looking for a detail driven, analytical, and highly organized professional who is committed to accuracy, public service, and the integrity of the voter registration process. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to address issues and implement appropriate solutions in accordance with legal requirements and established practice and procedures. They are comfortable working with complex data from multiple state and federal sources, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, they possess excellent communication abilities to convey findings effectively to stakeholders and collaborate across teams. The candidate will evaluate records, research data and use sound judgment in application of relevant policies, and maintain meticulous documentation to support statutory compliance and audit readiness. The selected candidate will escalate challenging issues to senior staff. Because this role supports several voter services responsibilities such as list maintenance, call center coordination, data processing, provisional ballot review, petition processing, and training, The candidate should bring strong multitasking skills and a collaborative mindset.
The candidate will report directly to the Voter Services Division Manager, while taking direction from the Voter Registration Program Manager.

What You'll Be Doing
As the Voter Registration Specialist, you will be supporting the Voter Registration Section; you will have a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficient maintenance of Montgomery County's voter registration records and related election processes. Your responsibilities will span several core functional areas:
Voter Registration Records' Updates
Evaluate data/records to determine the correct course of action-based on legal requirements and established practices and procedures. Review, and process complex data files received from authorized partners such as ERIC (Electronic Registration Information Center), the Department of Health, and the Administrative Office of the Courts. You will assist the Program Manager with monitoring assignments and deadlines, perform audits, maintain logs and documentation, and apply legal standards to determine appropriate procedural actions.

Data Processing, Provisional Ballots, and Petitions
Manually review, and process assigned voter registration transactions, record updates, and jurisdictional changes. Voter Registration Specialist will coordinate with staff to reconcile voter information from provisional ballots and petition submissions, and document findings for audit and supervisory review. During peak election cycles, you will assist in organizing and processing high volume of data to meet statutory deadlines.

Temporary Staff Support
Assist Program Manager in creating training materials, checklists, and reference guides for temporary part-time personnel. You will orient temporary staff on voter registration procedures, answer questions, clarify workflows, verify work quality, and escalate issues as needed.
Call Center Support
Help coordinate call center staffing during active election periods, prepare updated scripts and reference materials, track voter inquiries, and escalate calls to senior staff as deemed necessary.
Across all duties, you will help maintain accurate documentation, support ongoing quality assurance, and contribute to a transparent, legally compliant, and trusted voter registration process.
Other duties as assigned include:

• Proofing and verification activities: sample ballot, ballot styles and applications.
• Archiving of election materials after an election
• Preparing forms and supplies for the election

BACKGROUND CHECK PROTOCOL: This position requires completion and passing of a Background check.

Please note that you must be a Maryland registered voter by time of hire.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of professional experience in election administration
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Medical exam protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment medical history form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Experience reviewing, reconciling, and analyzing data or data from multiple sources.
• Had to apply laws, regulations, policies, or established procedures to help resolve issues.
• Experience leading, training, coordinating, or reviewing the work of other staff.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and high volumes of work, meeting strict deadlines.

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.

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.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

03

How many years of professional experience do you have in a program/specialization in an area directly related to election administration?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Year's Experience
• 3 Year's Experience
• 4 Year's Experience
• 5+ Year's Experience

04

Are you a Montgomery County Government, Board of Elections employee?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to become a registered Maryland voter, if hired?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have Experience working in elections?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your experience working in elections. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please state N/A.
08

Do you have experience organizing and directing multifaceted programs under a time sensitive workload?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe your experience organizing and directing multifaceted programs under time sensitive workloads. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please state N/A.
10

Do you have experience reviewing, reconciling, and analyzing data or data from mu