Elections Operations Manager - Elections

Job Description Summary
Department - Elections Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1973 - Elections Operations Manager

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually

Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 3/6/2026

Manages and oversees the operational aspects of the election operations and infrastructure, focusing on voting equipment, e-poll books, and inventory management systems. The position collaborates closely with political parties and high-ranking officials to ensure smooth and efficient election processes.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, oversees the technology and warehouse divisions;
• Develops program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and establishes short and long-range program performance plans subject to management review;
• Manages and administers program activities, and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
• Manages activities of staff and evaluates their performance;
• Works with the compliance officer to ensure programs comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Assists in developing the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts, and identifies funding sources to support program activities;
• Prepares presentations and represents the department at Board of Supervisors meetings, Election Integrity Commission meetings, and other group meetings;
• Develops and maintains a database to track and manage political party observers;
• Manages all political party observers during the election cycle;
• Evaluates work processes and recommends procedural changes to leadership;
• Recommends and coordinates seasonal staffing for the divisions;
• Provides bi-weekly reporting to leadership;
• May assist with the preparation and submission of proposals and grant applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, political science, law, logistics or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four (4) years of experience working in a management level role on a variety of complex projects.

OR:

Four (4) years of experience with Pima County in the Elections Department, working with various types of voting equipment, which includes one year of supervision of staff performing elections activities.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum four (4) years experience supervising and directing supervisory level employees.
• Minimum two (2) years experience managing multiple teams.
• Experience with/knowledge of working with ES&S voting equipment.
• Experience with/knowledge of allocating resources to polling places.
• Experience with/knowledge of warehouse and logistical operations.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Must be a registered voter at the time of appointment. Must obtain State of Arizona, Election Officer Certification at the earliest opportunity, after appointment, afforded by the training schedule set forth by the Arizona Secretary of State in compliance with ARS 16-407. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Office setting five (5) days a week. Overtime as needed.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.