Precinct Clerk (PC)
Must have excellent organizational, leadership and conflict
resolution skills. Precinct Clerks are the managers of a polling
location and are responsible for the accurate completion of all voter/ballot
accounting forms for their polling location and for ensuring that all assigned
poll workers are following procedures as set forth by the Supervisor of Elections
and upholding all Federal, State and Local Election Laws. The Precinct Clerk
provides leadership, guidance and technical support to all Poll Workers on
their staff, makes every effort to resolve voter qualification issues and to settle
any conflicts that may arise at the polling place. Precinct Clerks must have an
understanding of Florida Election Laws as they apply to voting and voter’s
rights. Precinct Clerks must also be familiar with the responsibilities and
procedures associated with each of the other Poll Worker positions as they are
responsible for making sure that position is filled when a particular Poll Worker
goes on breaks. Precinct Clerks must also be comfortable working with
computers as they are cross-trained to serve as EViD Operators in order to fill in
when either a Clerk or Inspector EViD Operator goes on break. First-time Poll
Workers cannot be assigned as a Precinct Clerk. They must gain experience in
the position of EViD Operator, Voting Equipment Specialist and Assistant
Precinct Clerk in order to acquire the necessary knowledge and experience
required to perform the duties proficiently.
Shirley Anderson
HERNANDO COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Assistant Precinct Clerk (APC)
Must have effective delegation and follow-up skills in order to
assist the Precinct Clerk with all duties. Assistant Precinct Clerks
must also have an understanding of the responsibilities and procedures
associated with each of the other Poll Worker positions as the Precinct Clerk
may assign them to fill in when a particular Poll Worker goes on break.
Assistant Precinct Clerks must have an understanding of Florida Election Laws
as they apply to voting and voter’s rights and must be knowledgeable
enough regarding the proper completion of voter/ballot accounting forms
and of undertaking all other Precinct Clerk responsibilities to be able to
comfortable assume the role of the Precinct Clerk when they go on breaks or
to step in and assume all of a Precinct Clerk’s
duties should they be unable to perform their
job. Assistant Precinct Clerks are also cross-
trained, sworn in by the Sheriff and issued a
photo ID Badge by the Sheriff’s office in order
that they may legally fill in for Poll Deputies who
go on break.
Shirley Anderson
HERNANDO COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Clerk EViD Operator (CEO)
Must be proficient with operating a computer, have
exceptional leadership, organizational, spelling and people skills.
Along with making sure that all EViD Units are set up and powered on
successfully, the Clerk EViD Operator is also
responsible for managing the activities of the
Inspector EViD Operator(s) to ensure that all
procedures are followed as outlined in their
training manuals and as instructed by the SOE
during training class. Just as the Inspector EViD
Operator, the Clerk EViD Operator greets
voters, checks ID, verifies voter information in
the EViD (Electronic Voter Identification) unit,
issues a voting pass and directs voters to the
Ballot Attendant to receive their ballot. Again, should there be an eligibility
issue, the Clerk EViD Operator will issue an Assistance Required Pass and direct
the voter to the Precinct Clerk, who will make efforts to resolve the issue for
the voter. However, if the issue is a simple in-state address change, the Clerk
EViD Operator is able to make the change directly through their Clerk EViD
Unit.
Shirley Anderson
HERNANDO COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Inspector EViD Operator (IEO)
Must be comfortable with operating a computer and have
excellent people skills. An EViD (Electronic Voter Identification)
Operator greets voters as they enter the polling room, checks ID, verifies the
voter’s information in the EViD unit, issues a
voting pass and directs voters to the Ballot
Attendant to receive their ballot. Should there
be an eligibility issue, the Inspector EViD
Operator will issue a Refer-To-Clerk Pass and
direct the voter to the Precinct Clerk, who will
make efforts to resolve the issue for the voter.
Shirley Anderson
HERNANDO COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Voting Equipment Specialist (VES)
Must have confidence with computers, the ability to provide
clear, concise instructions and have excellent problem-solving
skills. The Voting Equipment Specialist powers on the Image Cast Evolution
(ICE) Unit, which scans and tabulates each
voter’s ballot before dropping it into the
secured ballot box beneath. The Voting
Equipment Specialist greets voters and instructs
them on the proper way to insert their voted
ballots into the ICE Unit. Voting Equipment
Specialists are also responsible for setting up a
separate system, which enables disabled
voters to cast their ballots independently.
Voting Equipment Specialists safeguard the
ballots inside the ballot box throughout the day and upload the election
results when the poll closes and the last voter at their location has cast their
ballot and left.
Shirley Anderson
HERNANDO COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Ballot Attendant (BA)
Must have excellent verbal, reading and comprehension skills
and be proficient in providing clear, concise instructions. The
Ballot Attendant receives the voting pass issued by the EViD Operators and --
according to the information on the voting pass -- issues the correct ballot to
each voter inside of a Secrecy Sleeve. Ballot Attendants must provide clear
instructions to voters regarding the ballot itself (one or two sided), inform them
of the proper way to mark their ballot (by filling in the oval next to their
choices), and directs them to the voting booth area.
Shirley Anderson
HERNANDO COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Poll Deputy (DEP)
Must have exceptional people and conflict resolution skills and
have a clear understanding of how to measure off and mark a
designated perimeter. Poll Deputies are responsible for all activity outside of
the polling location within the 100’ “NO SOLICITATION” zone. Poll Deputies are
responsible for maintaining order, measuring, marking off and securing the 100
foot “NO SOLICITATION” zone, ensuring the proper placement of other
required signage and for designating or establishing parking spaces for
disabled voters at their polling location. Poll Deputies provide instructions to
voters preparing to enter the polling room -- to silence or turn off cell phones,
Florida Election Law prohibits photography in the polling room, etc. -- and
ensures that only eligible voters enter the polling room. In order to legally serve
in the position, a Poll Deputy is sworn in by the Sheriff or a qualified
representative of the Sheriff’s Office. The Poll Deputy is issued a photo ID
badge by the Sheriff’s Department, which must be worn at all times when
serving as the Poll Deputy.
Shirley Anderson
HERNANDO COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Alternate (ALT)
Alternates are Poll Workers who are on stand-by to fill in for
assigned Poll Workers who do not show up to work or have to
leave their position for some unexpected reason. While alternates are not
scheduled to work at a specific location or precinct during an election cycle,
they are trained – according to the position they have chosen and/or are
qualified to fulfill -- just as if they were going to work. It takes a special level of
dedication and commitment to serve as an alternate as they could be called
upon to work at any time prior to Election Day and must be ready to answer
that call as late as the moment the polls open on election morning. Therefore,
it is essential that every alternate understand the importance of their stand-by
role and be prepared for a last minute call.
Shirley Anderson
HERNANDO COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS