Elections Manager

Davis County Government•Farmington, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Davis County Clerk, manages the voter registration, electronic voting system and elections process in Davis County.

Requirements

Five years of full time employment performing related duties, two years of which must have included progressively responsible administrative and supervisory duties; an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
May be required to obtain CERA certification within three (3) years of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Preference given for Certified Election Registration Administrator (CERA) certification.

Responsibilities

Interviews and hires elections personnel.
Assigns, supervises, and monitors the work of elections staff; ensures staff is properly trained.
Conducts annual performance evaluations in compliance with County policies, procedures, and practices.
Identifies and addresses performance and/or behavior problems in a timely manner, and initiates corrective action; initiates disciplinary action as directed.
Coordinates election day activities and work flow with election staff and poll workers.
Oversees recruitment of poll workers and ensures poll workers are properly trained on voting procedures and on operating voting equipment.
Prepares and submits election budget; monitors and approves expenditures.
Prepares and submits grants for state and federal funds.
Manages Davis County Primary, General and other required elections; coordinates municipal election process with all Davis County cities and provides assistance in carrying out election responsibilities.
Ensures compliance with all state and federal elections laws.
Interprets, clarifies, and explains County policies and procedures and related state and federal laws and regulations.
Responsible for reviewing and approving ballot text and format.
Reviews population growth and makes recommendations for precinct boundary lines and polling locations.
Arranges for polling locations and voting areas with each site; physically inspect each location to ensure adequacy for equipment set-up and for voter accessibility.
Prepares correspondence to poll workers, candidates, State elections office, political parties, polling locations, etc.
Develops poll worker training curriculum.
Provides election education training materials; coordinates and conducts training for Registration Agents and Elections Judges in compliance with Utah Code.
Represents the Clerk at various meetings on matters pertaining to elections services.
Prepares and publishes public election notices.
Responds to public concerns and issues regarding polling locations.
Oversees the processing of voter registration forms, payments, Certificate of Election, and other materials and ensures accuracy and completeness; makes additions and resolves discrepancies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.