ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

The County of San Diego invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of:

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

Salary: $190,000 to $210,000 Annually

The Assistant Registrar of Voters is an executive management position reporting to the Registrar of Voters (Director).  The Assistant Registrar assists the Director in managing the overall responsibilities and activities of the Department to include providing eligible citizens of San Diego County with widespread and ongoing opportunities to register and vote in fair and accurate elections for all federal, state and local offices and measures; and providing access to the information needed to utilize the initiative, referendum, and recall petition processes.

Duties include the following:

• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs as well as advises the Director on policy and program development

• Identifies problems to formulate effective solutions, including implementing innovative efficiencies and process improvements to streamline election operations

• Leads the procurement and implementation of new IT systems designed to enhance voting systems and election management

• Collaborates with the region’s political jurisdictions, elected officials, County departments, community-based organizations, business, and/or election advocacy groups, as well as a myriad of stakeholders regarding the administration of elections

• Provides leadership and works with supervisors to develop and retain highly competent, service-oriented staff through selection, training and day-to-day management practices that support the department’s mission, objectives, and service expectations; participates in programs and activities that promote workplace diversity and a positive employee relations environment

• Presents reports, recommendations, and information to the Board of Supervisors and other citizen/community groups

• Assists in developing the department’s annual budget, and monitors revenue and expenditure transactions

• Serves as the liaison with public and private agencies, and provides information to County departments, the public, and agency representatives on departmental initiative activities

Click here to view a detailed announcement including the duties and requirements of this position.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position will have sound decision-making skills and proven leadership experience in election administration, as well as organizational and political acumen in order to advise and provide direction for ROV programs and services. Candidates with systems implementation experience and familiarity with election administration principles, campaign finance, election technologies, voting procedures, and federal and California election laws are preferred.

• Strong consensus-building skills while developing and maintaining long-term effective working relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and the community

• Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to relate to a wide range of styles and personalities of staff and various stakeholders with diplomacy and tact

• Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills, analyzing and integrating data from many sources to make informed decisions and recommendations

• Demonstrates collaboration and diplomacy while engaging with stakeholders, including political parties, advocacy groups and observer organizations

• Meet deadlines despite rapidly changing priorities

• Calculated judgment with consideration of political impacts

• Detail-oriented while maintaining a global perspective

• Forward-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities

• Ability to develop and implement policy and procedures related to the Department

• Current technologies and trends in election administration and voting systems

Minimum Requirements

Five years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification. Experience must include four years of management level experience and at least one year of supervision; AND a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency. Note: A master’s degree or higher degree may substitute for a total of one year of experience and cannot be applied to the required one year of supervision.

Application Process 

1.  Complete the online application on our website:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/5224492/assistant-registrar-of-voters-26223301u?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

2.  Attach your résumé and cover letter

3.  Attach a copy of your college degree, final transcripts or foreign studies equivalency certificate (if education was obtained outside of the U.S.)