Division Supervisor - Elections; County Classification: Div Supv-Clerk-Recorder

We’re looking for a motivated, hands‑on leader to oversee our Elections Division. This is your chance to make a real impact on local democracy while guiding a team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

In this role, you’ll manage workflows, ensure compliance, streamline processes, and introduce new ideas and technologies all while building a supportive, engaged team. You’ll work closely with county leadership, state partners, and the public in a role that is both visible and meaningful.

Working in San Luis Obispo County means being part of a community that values integrity, public service, and continuous improvement. If you’re solutions‑oriented, creative, and committed to excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow, lead, and serve while making a real difference.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full‑time and part‑time throughout the County.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the daily operations of the Elections Division of the County Clerk‑Recorder’s Office. This position provides both operational leadership and hands‑on support for all phases of the election process, including but not limited to voter registration, vote‑by‑mail, ballot processing, warehouse operations, election logistics, and post‑election activities.

• Leads by example in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, fostering teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and mutual support.
• Implements new ideas, tools, and process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency, including election technology, workflow tracking, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ensures compliance with the California Elections Code, Secretary of State regulations, and federal requirements by monitoring operations, updating procedures, and training staff on legal and procedural changes.
• Coordinates election preparation and execution, including ballot production, logic and accuracy testing, chain‑of‑custody procedures, polling place and vote center operations, ballot transport, election‑night reporting, and canvass.
• Oversees ballot processing, signature verification, and voter outreach for curing to ensure accurate processing, voter support, and statutory deadlines are met.
• Handles complex and sensitive issues, including voter and candidate inquiries, public complaints, and escalated operational challenges, using sound judgment and a solutions‑focused approach.
• Coordinates with internal and external partners, including the Secretary of State, County Counsel, IT, Facilities, law enforcement, USPS, and election vendors.
• Assists with budgeting, staffing, cost tracking, election cost recovery, grants, and performance measures.
• Supports special projects and modernization efforts, including new voting systems, electronic pollbooks, process redesign, and public transparency initiatives.

• Principles and practices of public‑sector supervision and employee development
• California Elections Code and election administration best practices
• Voter registration, vote‑by‑mail, polling place and vote center operations
• Ballot processing, chain‑of‑custody, and election security
• Public records, confidentiality, and transparency requirements
• Modern office systems, election management systems, and data‑tracking tools
• Budgeting, scheduling, and workload management

• Lead, motivate, and inspire staff in a high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environment
• Take initiative, anticipate needs, and proactively solve problems
• Balance strategic planning with hands‑on operational support
• Interpret and apply election law, regulations, and procedures
• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, candidates, the public, and oversight agencies
• Make sound decisions in time‑sensitive and high‑visibility situations
• Identify risks and implement corrective action
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and operational documentation
• Maintain strict confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism
• Adapt to changing laws, technology, and election models

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