Elections Manager

The Registrar of Voters is committed to conducting voter registration and voting processes with the highest level of professional election standards, accountability, security and integrity; thereby earning and maintaining public confidence in the electoral process. Learn more about the San Diego County Registrar of Voters at www.sdvote.com.   

Elections Manager is a professional, second level management class responsible for identifying, evaluating, and resolving organizational and administrative challenges or inefficiencies, including recommending changes in policies and procedures and developing methods for implementation. The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate, and manage, through subordinate supervisors, the activities of employees engaged in performing election related services of a specialized section within the Precinct Services, Voter Services or Election Services division

The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate, and manage, through subordinate supervisors, the activities of employees engaged in performing election related services of a specialized section within the Precinct Services, Voter Services or Election Services divisions. Election Manager for Campaign Services will have demonstrated professional level management work experience and proven knowledge of:

• Researching, interpreting and applying, Elections Code and/or  other laws and regulations affecting the administration of elections
• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, and business finance
• Developing and implementing processes and procedures related to the administration of elections or other government program , including principles and practice of training and supervision
• Effective communication verbal and written and demonstrated experience interacting with the public, government entities and officials
• Candidate filing, financial disclosures, measures, ballot designations and candidate statements
• Leadership roles with high level of authority, accountability, and responsibility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a certified foreign equivalency in public administration, business administration, or closely related field AND three years of full-time experience in program management and evaluation and budget development; OR,
2. Elections experience as a full-time employee through six (6) countywide election cycles, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of an Election Processing Supervisor in the County of San Diego or equivalent position in another agency.

Note: Experience must have been gained through work in a state, county or city government entity. Education and work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

For more information about the County of San Diego please visit our website at www.sdcounty.ca.gov, to apply click here.