Records and Elections Director​/County Clerk

The Benton County Records & Elections Department is seeking a County Clerk/Director to join the team!

The first review of applications will be on February 26th, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.

The Records and Elections Director (County Clerk) directs operations for the records and elections department and serves as the County Clerk. This position is responsible for adhering to federal, state, and local laws regarding the duties of the County Clerk, conduct of elections, voter registration, property tax appeals, permanent real property records, marriage licensing, marriage ceremonies, dog licenses, and archive management.

The director assigns, reviews, and alters workloads, establishes policies and procedures, coordinates education and training opportunities, manages the receipt of fees collected each year to ensure proper distribution, and prepares, tracks, and manages each division budget.

for a complete list of the duties and responsibilities of this position.  for a brochure with a more in‑depth look at this position and the Records and Elections Department.

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work‑life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Medical, Dental and Vision – cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account! Benefits include use of funds for items not traditionally paid by insurance.
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as they roll over from year to year.
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Retirement:
  Generous employer‑paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
    • County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! Additional contributions are possible.
• A free and award‑winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and prizes to engage everyone and meet individual needs.
• 100% employer‑paid coverage for AD&D, Life and Long‑Term Disability
  • Supplemental plans available at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range:
  • $142,700 to $204,968
  • This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Raises may occur at the 6‑month probationary period and at the 1‑year anniversary, subject to performance and salary band limits.
  • Salary placement will be based on directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; and
• 7 years of experience in public records and/or elections, including at least 5 years of supervising professional‑level staff.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Candidates must have at least six months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

• A cover letter is required. Please describe how your skills and experience would enable you to succeed in the essential functions listed and briefly describe your experience working independently with a complex workload.
• Oregon Driver's License or the ability to obtain. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Successfully complete ballot returns signature verification training.
• Obtain certification to assist in processing U.S. Passport Applications.
• Hiring is contingent upon a successful background check.

• Advanced knowledge of current records management technology; public records archives standards and laws; state election and registration laws.
• Ability to interpret and utilize related statutes; ability to plan and organize…