Assistant Registrar of Voters

Salary: $190,000.00 - $210,000.00 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26223301U
Department: Registrar of Voters
Opening Date: 02/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Summary
The County of San Diego invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of:
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

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.


Please review the detailed job brochure which includes the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.
Special Notes: Please review the class description and full salary range for the Assistant Registrar of Voters

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The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Did you update your work history in your application profile?

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Please review the minimum qualifications for this position which are: Five (5) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification. Experience must include four (4) years of management level experience and at least one (1) 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. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?

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Please attach a copy of your resume, bachelor's and/or master's degree, transcripts, completion letter, or foreign studies equivalency certificate. I understand that my application will not be considered until all required information is submitted.

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Please describe your experience managing elections operations and implementing election management systems. Specifically, what role did you play in ensuring compliance, system integration, and training for staff? Please be sure to include your job title and dates worked in the position. Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have this experience.
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• NACO
• CSAC
• Public CEO
• Municipal Management Association of Northern California
• Municipal Management Association of Southern California
• California Association of Clerks and Election Officials
• LinkedIn
• Election online
• Voice and Viewpoint
• Government Alliance on Race and Equity
• Job Fair/Career Event
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• College/University Career Site
• County Employee Resources Group
• Indeed

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If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
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