ELECTION DEPUTY DIRECTOR I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland seeks a capable elections operations leader to assist the Election Director in conducting elections in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The role includes overseeing voter registration, absentee and provisional voting programs, and staffing of polling places.

You will supervise election office staff, judges and per diem workers, train staff, and help implement new voting systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections.
• At least one presidential or gubernatorial election experience.
• Four years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists an Election Director in conducting elections in compliance with laws.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of a local election office (voter registration, absentee balloting, provisional voting, etc.).
• Supervises election office staff, judges and per diem staff.
• Implements policies, procedures, and training for staff and volunteers.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports and participates in statewide task forces.

Skills

Election law knowledge

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data tracking systems

Voting systems

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

Experience: Four years of experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election, and an additional four years of supervisory or management experience. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of supervisory experience or project management experience for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for two of the four years of required experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election.

GRADE

SBE0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

Talbot County Board of Elections

215 Bay St #7, Easton, MD 21601

Main Purpose of Job

Experience: Four years of experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election, and an additional four years of supervisory or management experience. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of supervisory experience or project management experience for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for two of the four years of required experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election.

POSITION DUTIES

• Assists an Election Director in conducting elections in compliance with federal, State and local laws, regulations and statutes;
• Assists with the oversight and coordination of the day-to-day operations of a local election office to include: voter registration program, absentee balloting program, provisional balloting program, Same Day Registration program, redistricting precinct boundary programs, candidate filing, ballot preparation, voting equipment supplies purchase, voting equipment maintenance, inventory and site delivery; acquisition and staffing of polling places and early voting sites, and the recruitment, assignment and training of election judges;
• Supervises, directly or through subordinate supervisors, election office support staff and volunteers, election judges, per diem staff to conduct canvasses and nursing home and assisted-living facilities absentee and voter registration programs;
• Supervises directly or through subordinate supervisors the Performance Evaluation Program for State employees and the administration of interview and hiring of new staff;
• Conducts training sessions for election office staff, temporary office associates, election judges and per diem staff to conduct canvasses;
• Recommends new and revised policies and procedures related to the administration of the local election office operations;
• Implements current, new and revised local election board policies and procedures and federal, State, and local election laws and regulations;
• Reviews proposed federal, State and local legislation to determine the impact on the conduct of elections;
• Assists with the implementation of approved precinct boundaries to include drafting maps and street directories, acquisition of polling places and notification of voters;
• Attends legislative hearings on matters related to the election process;
• Prepares operational and statistical reports and records;
• Participates in task force committees, conferences and workshops throughout the State to exchange information related to the conduct of elections;
• Keeps abreast of technological advances in equipment and data tracking systems in order to effectively assist in management of elections;
• Assists with the implementation of new voting systems and other processes such as Same Day Registration, as required by the Maryland General Assembly;
• Attends and is present for all Early Voting and Election Day activities including the opening and closing of centers;
• Ensures that election office adheres to recommended physical security procedures and all security procedures are followed;
• Assumes the duties of and functions of the Election Director with the same authority in his/her absence;
• May assist in the preparation and administration of the budget for the local election office;
• May manage and administer procurement of services, supplies and materials for the local election office;
• May secure and coordinate services provided by local jurisdictions such as employment of temporary staff, printing and publications, lease of polling places, payroll functions, data processing support, and telecommunications;
• May coordinate a segment of voter registration activity for local municipalities in accordance with the Universal Registration Code of State Election laws;
• May manage insurance policies, warehouse and security specifications, including the acquisition of new office space when needed to store voting equipment and sensitive documents;
• May oversee social media accounts and election office website;
• May conduct risk assessments and create continuity of operation plans for Election Days, Early Voting and the daily operation of the election office;
• Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Four years of experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election, and an additional four years of supervisory or management experience.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of supervisory experience or project management experience for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for two of the four years of required experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience training election judges, per diem staff, and volunteers in election processes, laws, and regulations.
• Experience meeting hard deadlines.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with program users, local government staff and State Board of Elections staff, vendors and contractors.
• Experience preparing reports and ad hoc reports.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require travel. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

• Employees in this classification are required to be registered voters in the State of Maryland in accordance with the Election Law Article, 2-207(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification may not hold or be a candidate for any elective public or political party office or any other office created under the Constitution or laws of this State in accordance with the Election Law Article, Section 2-301(b).

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.