Chief Deputy Registrar

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

8h•$67,409 - $74,505•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Deputy Registrar serves as the principal deputy to the General Registrar for Albemarle County and provides senior-level leadership over the internal administration, personnel management, and operational readiness of the Department of Voter Registration and Elections. This position is responsible for directing day-to-day departmental operations, supervising senior staff, and ensuring that voter registration and election activities are conducted lawfully, efficiently, and impartially in accordance with Title 24.2 of the Code of Virginia, applicable federal law, and guidance issued by the Virginia Department of Elections. The Chief Deputy Registrar acts on behalf of the General Registrar in their absence within the scope of delegated statutory authority.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to at least two (2) years of college.
Extensive and progressively responsible experience in voter registration and election administration, including supervisory responsibility.
Eligibility to become a Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Must meet all statutory qualifications for appointment as a Deputy Registrar under the Code of Virginia.
Must be a qualified voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Appointed for a term not to exceed that of the appointing General Registrar and serves at the Registrar’s discretion.
May not hold elective office, be employed by an elected official, or serve as a deputy of an elected official.
May not participate in, work for, or volunteer for any political campaign involving offices voted on within the jurisdiction.
All duties must be performed in a strictly non-partisan manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management, public administration, or business administration.
Advanced experience managing election operations, staff, and large-scale public processes.
Post-secondary coursework or degree-level education in a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintains current knowledge of Federal and State law regarding voter registration and election administration, as well as State Board of Elections and local policies and procedures
Supervises the support functions and daily operations of the department
Assists in supervision of Early Voting activities
Verifies eligibility and assists voters in casting Early Voting ballots
Helps manage department finances, including creating requisitions, reconciling, purchasing and/or approving expenses
Assists in the development of long-range planning and budget preparation
Assists in the redistricting process and other precinct change activities
Coordinates voter outreach activities for the department
Evaluates performance of staff and assists in development of same
Recommends personnel actions such as hiring, advancement, discipline, etc.
Provides information to elected officials, candidates, state and local political parties, media representatives, and members of the general public, as approved by Registrar
Coordinates and arranges meetings and professional conferences as approved by Registrar
Develops, reviews and assists in the design of computer applications
Actively participates in professional organization
Provides support to members of the Electoral Board as approved by Registrar
Determines eligibility of applicants to register to vote and/or vote in accordance with law
Builds on knowledge of federal and state voter registration election laws and Department of Elections regulations, by attending regular, periodic election official training programs of the Virginia Department of Elections and the Voter Registrars Association of Virginia; attains certification, through periodic additional training, as a Virginian Registered Election Official
Performs other duties, as assigned by Registrar.