Assistant Director - Elections

Utah County; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Pension plan

HSA

Paid holidays

Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Utah County is seeking an Assistant Director of Elections to assist with administering elections functions under the Elections Director. The role supports voter registration and services, the electronic voting system, and candidate services for Utah County. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have four years of elections experience.

Certification such as CERA is preferred, and supervisory experience is advantageous. The position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience related to elections administration.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering elections functions under the Elections Director.
• Support voter registration and voter services.
• Support the electronic voting system and candidate services.
• Represent the Elections Director in their absence.

Skills

Elections administration

Regulatory compliance

Policy knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

# **POSITION:** **Assistant Director - Elections**POSTING #: 2227-0926sr **The Opportunity:**Under general guidance and supervision of the Elections Director, assists with administering elections functions within the Office of the County Clerk, including voter registration and service, electronic voting system, candidate services, and the full elections process for Utah County. Incumbents serving in this classification represent the Elections Director in his/her absence and must have considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures related to administering elections.**Grade:** 727**Starting Pay:** $80,371.20 - $92,393.60 Annually**Schedule:** 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday **Job Qualifications:**1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other closely related field.2. Four (4) years of experience related to elections administration.3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. **Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:**1. Preference may be given to applicants withCertified Election Registration Administrator (CERA) certification or currently pursuing certification.2. Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) year of related supervisory experience.**Additional Eligibility Qualifications:**1. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older, and eligible to register to vote.2. Applicants must possess Certified Election Registration Administrator (CERA) certification or obtain certification within three (3) years of hire date or promotion or reassignment to this classification.3. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.4. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Click **here** for a full job description **Benefits Package Includes:**100% paid premiums for health insuranceUp to 6.2% match in your 401(k)Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)Fourteen (14) paid HolidaysDental and Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program**AAP/EEO Statement**It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.