Elections Manager

JOB TITLE:
Elections Manager
CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
County Clerk
SUPERVISOR:
Chief Deputy Clerk Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Chief Deputy Clerk, prepares for and conducts all elections for Los Alamos County, maintains all voter registration records, and assures that all elections activities are conducted in compliance with federal and state statutes, and county codes. Plans, organizes and manages staff and operations of the County Clerk’s Office for Election related duties. Plans and supervises local and state mandated elections and assures compliance with federal and state statutes and county policies.

Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Four years of experience in a government office environment to include two years record-keeping and data management responsibilities or election administration support.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain within first sixty days of employment and must maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.
• Registered voter in New Mexico.
• Must possess or obtain certification as an Election Technician by the Secretary of State’s Office within one year of employment or before the first primary or general election and maintain thereafter.
• Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Communication, Political Science, Public Administration or related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Supervisor program certificate.
• Certified County Clerk program certificate.
• Certified Public Official program certificate.
• Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language.