Elections Manager

Incumbent works under the direction of the Election Commissioner or designee, providing direction in the management of commission staff and the administration of elections in adherence to Federal, State and Local statutes.

• Manage office and field operations (e.g. voter registration, voter education and outreach, community communications, election mapping, computer systems, election databases, candidate filings, ballot preparation, absentee voting, poll worker recruitment and training, polling place management, election day logistics, vote tabulation and reporting, payroll, and purchasing).
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Supervise assigned staff (e.g. hiring, orienting, training, monitoring, evaluating, recommending personnel actions).
• Assist in planning, implementation, administration and evaluation of Election Commission plans, policies and procedures.
• Monitor federal and state legislation related to the election process and recommend changes in practices and procedures.
• Implement and ensure adherence to federal government regulations governing voter registration and election processes as defined in the Help America Vote Act.
• Assist in preparing and managing the Election Commission budget.
• Coordinate Election Commission functions with other departments, outside agencies and private contractors.
• Use GIS and mapping software, proofing election boundaries and precincts.
• Promote a safe working environment for employees.
• Plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Oversee counting and canvass boards.
• Perform special projects.
• Prepare and maintain various records, reports, correspondence, and other departmental documents.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.
• Report to work at assigned work location with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and directed.

• Bachelor's degree, from an accredited university or college in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.*
• Four (4) years of related work experience required.*
• One (1) year of supervisory experience required.
• Two (2) years of MS Office experience required.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation upon hire and maintained throughout employment required.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check, physical assessment and conditional offer drug screen required.
• *Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting or at various on-site County locations. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. days, shifts, weekends, overtime/extra hours, holidays, emergency call-in). Work may be stressful when dealing with time constraints, multiple/changing resources, limited resources and uncooperative/irate individuals.
• Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, frequent reaching, and occasional keeling, bending, crouching, stooping. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Required sensory abilities include, vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans