Elections Operations Manager - Elections

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Manages and oversees the operational aspects of the election operations and infrastructure, focusing on voting equipment, e-poll books, and inventory management systems. The position collaborates closely with political parties and high-ranking officials to ensure smooth and efficient election processes. This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, political science, law, logistics or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four (4) years of experience working in a management level role on a variety of complex projects.
• OR: Four (4) years of experience with Pima County in the Elections Department, working with various types of voting equipment, which includes one year of supervision of staff performing elections activities.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• Must be a registered voter at the time of appointment.
• Must obtain State of Arizona, Election Officer Certification at the earliest opportunity, after appointment, afforded by the training schedule set forth by the Arizona Secretary of State in compliance with ARS 16-407.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum four (4) years experience supervising and directing supervisory level employees.
• Minimum two (2) years experience managing multiple teams.
• Experience with/knowledge of working with ES&S voting equipment.
• Experience with/knowledge of allocating resources to polling places.
• Experience with/knowledge of warehouse and logistical operations.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, oversees the technology and warehouse divisions
• Develops program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and establishes short and long-range program performance plans subject to management review
• Manages and administers program activities, and evaluates program effectiveness and success
• Manages activities of staff and evaluates their performance
• Works with the compliance officer to ensure programs comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements
• Assists in developing the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts, and identifies funding sources to support program activities
• Prepares presentations and represents the department at Board of Supervisors meetings, Election Integrity Commission meetings, and other group meetings
• Develops and maintains a database to track and manage political party observers
• Manages all political party observers during the election cycle
• Evaluates work processes and recommends procedural changes to leadership
• Recommends and coordinates seasonal staffing for the divisions
• Provides bi-weekly reporting to leadership
• May assist with the preparation and submission of proposals and grant applications.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager