All Election Workers (Poll Workers) Must (under Ga. Election Code 21-2-92): • Shall be judicious, intelligent, and upright citizens of the United States. • 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). • Must be at least 16 years of age. • Be able to read, write, and speak the English language. • Cannot be a public officer nor a candidate. • 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. • Have the patience and the ability to deal courteously with the public and coworkers. • Have reliable transportation to the polling place and training classes. • Be able to stand for long periods, bend, and have manual/physical dexterity. • Attend and complete mandatory training before each election. • Remain impartial and nonpartisan while working at the polls. • Be dependable and committed to the voting process. 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 • Assists with opening the polling place and determining voting room arrangement. • Assists with verifying the seal number on the ballot transfer bag. • Assists with preparing the touchscreen voting units and scanner for voting. • Assists the Precinct Manager in any capacity, which may include filling out and signing election-related forms. • Assists with checking in voters to vote. • Must be flexible and willing to work in any position required at the precinct. • Instruct voter on how to mark their ballot and insert voted ballots into the scanner. • Advises voters to review their ballot before casting. • Assists with maintaining election equipment security throughout the election period. • Assists with keeping the voting stations clean. • Stands outside the entrance of the precinct to direct voters into the voting room. • 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. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English. • Basic skills using a tablet or computer. • Must be willing to work 12-14 hours on Election Day. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • 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. • Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions given by the Precinct Managers. • The ability, with assistance, to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., such as election equipment, ballots, supply boxes, etc. • Ability to recognize election issues and to promptly report any issues to the Precinct Manager as required.