Elections Manager

Elections Manager

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Elections Manager in the Clerk-Recorder's Office. Under general direction, this single position management classification will assist the Department Head in planning, managing, conducting, and reporting all elections in the County consistent with Federal and State laws, legislation and administrative procedures. The magnitude, complexity and impact of the election responsibility requires a high level of independent judgment, initiative, analytical reasoning, and decision making in order to research State and Federal election laws and regulations, determine impact on County election procedures, make recommendations for compliance, and develop and implement election processes and procedures. This position coordinates operations with the Secretary of State's office, other state and Federal agencies, local cities, special districts, and County departments. This position reports directly to the elected County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters.

The ideal candidate will plan, organize, and direct all activities of the Registrar of Voters Department; direct, train, and supervise staff; develop and monitor the division budget, and manage special projects. They will have knowledge of organizational structure of counties, cities, schools, special districts, federal and state elected offices. Will be skilled in interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, regulations and procedures to a variety of individuals; planning, organizing, administering and coordinating a variety of elections and services; meeting election deadlines. Have the ability to make rational judgments and decisions in a timely manner particularly in situations involving potential risks and to manage election activities and staff to rigid deadlines.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Accounting, Business Law, History, Political Science or a related field from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, or analytical experience with one (1) year of experience preparing and managing projects and/or programs. Candidates with strong project management experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred: In addition to the above minimum requirements, possess a valid Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), supervisory experience, comprehensive election operations experience in a setting that would have provided the required knowledge and skills, and/or experience conducting elections in the State of California is preferred.

Special Requirements:

*Work extensive overtime during critical deadline periods.

Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. DMV printout prior to hire. May be required to file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100 -3109.

Licensing and Certification:

Ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment and maintain throughout employment. Successful completion of the California Association of Clerk and Election Officials Professional Elections Administrator Certification within the first twelve (12) months, unless extended by the County Clerk-Recorder due to unavailability.