Elections Field Specialist

Agency State Board of Elections Division State Board of Elections Job Classification Title Elections Specialist II (NS) Position Number  Grade NC15

About Us

The N.C. State Board of Elections is the statewide agency that supervises elections administration, enforces campaign finance requirements, and conducts associated investigations. The State Board ensures uniform implementation of state and federal election laws and appoints local officials serving on county boards of elections. The board is composed of 5 individuals appointed by the State Auditor from list of nominees submitted by the chairs of the two political parties having the highest number of registered affiliates.

Agency staff are civil servants subject to the State Personnel Act.

Primary Purpose of the Position:
This position provides county board of election field support to their assigned region. The primary purpose of the position is to support the election program operations of their assigned counties and help foster compliance with federal and state election law, administrative guidelines, and best practices.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The Field Specialists Team is a section of the Election Services Division and works directly with the Voting Systems Team and the Election Administration Team, as well as the IT team as needed for special projects or issues. This professional team is tasked with assisting counties in their region working to achieve success for each county and for each election.

Management Requirement:
At least 2 years of experience conducting elections with direct hands‑on experience implementing and administering core voting programs. 100% Traveling within State. Must be able to arrive at any assigned location within 4 hours of notification.

Additional required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Thorough working knowledge of the election program, processes and procedures Considerable knowledge of research and standards applicable to the area of assignment. Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others. Ability to analyze and interpret organizational and procedural problems and to make changes in existing systems and set work priorities. Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate statutory regulations of the assigned area.

Ability to analyze, interpret, revise, and implement policy and procedural guidelines. Ability to instruct and explain standards and procedures. Ability to establish effective working relationships, including seeking compliance with regulations. Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in making decisions and applying the law and state guidance to real world scenarios. Ability to maintain daily a current and thorough knowledge of all written guidance not limited to but including Numbered Memorandums, NCSBE emails and any other training content provided to counties.

Management Preference:
Desired candidate will have at least 2 years of election administration or voting systems administration experience working directly with NC county board of election offices.

$55,221 - $82,000

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