Elections Manager

Elections Manager

Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies for Early Voting and Election Day activities. Performs complex technical work leading up to Early Voting through Election Day. Work is performed under supervision of the Registrar with latitude for independent judgement. Performs work in accordance with specific federal, state, and local voter registration and election laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned by the Registrar.

This is an FLSA exempt position.

Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2026

Essential Functions:

• Manages complex and extensive physical and computerized records related to election officials;
• Oversees onboarding, training, assignment, and evaluation of Election Officials;
• Assists with assigning of election officials as approved by Electoral Board;
• Works with Electoral Board to set up and perform machine testing;
• Manages storage and retention of Election Board and election records;
• Coordinates with Registrar the use of public and private facilities as voting locations for Early Voting and Election Day voting;
• Works with Electoral Board and Registrar to develop and coordinate training content and materials for election officials;
• Helps Registrar identify voting equipment needs and assists in the review and recommendation of voting systems and election official management;
• Maintains a working knowledge of the use and maintenance of voting equipment;
• Attends Electoral Board meetings;
• Performs other duties as assigned by Registrar.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State law regarding voter registration and election administration, as well as State Board of Elections' and local policies and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of voting procedures and equipment operation;
• Strong skills in supervising and training personnel;
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet strict deadlines;
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively;
• Skilled in solution oriented problem-solving techniques
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, candidates for office, state and local agencies, political party representatives, media representatives and the general public; Demonstrated ability to utilize automated information systems (personal computer, state voter registration system);
• Ability to work make impartial diplomatic decisions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and at least three years extensive, increasingly responsible experience in project management, public relations, and administrative support work.
• Must hold a valid driver's license. This position is required to drive and must meet eligibility requirements of the County's safe driver policy.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• Experience as an Assistant Elections Manager, Electoral Board Assistant, or Assistant Registrar is strongly preferred.
• Experience as a voting precinct election officer is highly desirable.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be a qualified voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia (24.2-112, Code of Virginia).
• The Elections Manager is appointed for a term not to exceed that of the appointing registrar, and serves at the discretion of the registrar.
• May not be a paid or volunteer worker in the campaign of a candidate for nomination or election to an office filled by election in whole or in part by the qualified voters of their jurisdiction.
• May not hold elective office and may not be the employee or deputy of an elected official.
• Frequent interaction with County staff, general public, candidates for office and elected officials.
• All work must be completed in a non-partisan fashion, and incumbent must be able to tactfully handle partisan political statements made by officials, candidates or the general public.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting, with occasional travel to other sites (primarily within Albemarle County). Site visits may include educational and religious institutions used, or proposed to be used, as voting locations.
• Requires frequent sitting or standing for extended periods with occasional moderate lifting.
• Requires operation of a variety of standard office machines.
• Periodic evening, weekend work and overtime is required as workload dictates.

Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position is $78,627.00 - $86,903.00 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.