Election Services Strategy Lead

County of Berks, PA; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks, PA seeks an Assistant Director to support the Director and Board of Elections in Berks County. The role focuses on confidential administrative work, budgets, grants, personnel matters, and election administration in accordance with state and federal laws.

The Assistant Director may act in the Director's absence. Responsibilities include overseeing elections, responding to inquiries, updating data on offices and elected officials, managing payroll, and assisting with grants and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• Four years of experience applying Federal, State, and Local election laws and regulations.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act in the absence of the Director, Election Services.
• Oversee elections in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, candidates, and parties about policies and procedures.
• Recommend new and revised policies and procedures for local election office operations.
• Review proposed federal, state, and local legislation for impact on elections.
• Participate in state task force committees, conferences, and workshops.
• Assist with precinct management, including ADA surveys and polling location changes.
• Compile, organize, and present data for projects and maintain records of offices and elected officials.
• Prepare biweekly payroll and assist in budget and HR documents.
• Assist with election grants administration and voter education/outreach programs.
• Knowledgeable in campaign finance; review expenses for compliance and respond to inquiries.
• Oversee mail-in and absentee ballot operations at the processing location.
• Maintain familiarity with voting machines, high-speed scanners, electronic poll books, and Electionware.
• Foster communication with local party chairs.
• Train to provide back-up to other positions; travel within the County and occasional out-of-town travel.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

County of Berks, PA seeks an Assistant Director to support the Director and Board of Elections in Berks County. The role focuses on confidential administrative work, budgets, grants, personnel matters, and election administration in accordance with state and federal laws.

The Assistant Director may act in the Director's absence. Responsibilities include overseeing elections, responding to inquiries, updating data on offices and elected officials, managing payroll, and assisting with grants and