Utility Assistant Registrar

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

2d•$26 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utility Assistant Registrar performs complex technical, supervisory work for the Registrar in accordance with specific federal, state, and local voter registration and election laws and regulations. Responsibilities include various tasks throughout the department at the discretion of the Registrar.

Requirements

Working knowledge of standard office procedures and election operations
Ability to learn and apply Virginia and federal voter registration and election laws
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in time-sensitive, high-pressure environments
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact tactfully with the public
Proficiency with standard office equipment and basic computer applications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school completion
Must meet statutory qualifications to be appointed as an Assistant Registrar and take the required oath
Ability to meet County safe driver requirements, if applicable
Must be a qualified voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Appointed for a term not to exceed that of the appointing Registrar and serves at the Registrar’s discretion
May not hold elective office, be employed by an elected official, or participate in political campaigns within the jurisdiction
All duties must be performed in a strictly non-partisan manner
Primary work is performed in the Voter Registration Office located in the 5th St. County Office Building, and in the Voting Machine Storage Area
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining regular contact with the General Registrar and the members of the Electoral Board regarding ongoing activities
Frequent interaction with County staff, general public, candidates for office and elected officials
All work must be completed in a non-partisan fashion, and incumbent must be able to tactfully handle partisan political statements made by officials, candidates or the general public
Work is generally performed in an office setting, with occasional travel to other sites (primarily within Albemarle County)
Site visits may include educational and religious institutions used, or proposed to be used, as voting locations
Requires frequent sitting or standing for extended periods with occasional moderate lifting
Requires operation of a variety of standard office machines
Periodic evening, weekend work and overtime is required as workload dictates
Work performed in County offices, voting machine storage areas, Early Voting sites, and polling locations
Frequent standing, walking, and lifting of election materials
Evening, weekend, and overtime work required during election periods

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management, business administration, or related field is highly desirable
Experience as an Electoral Board Assistant or Assistant Registrar is strongly preferred
Experience as a voting precinct election officer is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assists staff in safeguarding and performing departmental tasks, as approved by Registrar
Assists staff with preparation and maintenance of registration and voting materials and records
Assists in working with schools and private facilities that serve as voting precincts
Assists with preparation of voting machines, electronic pollbooks, ballots, and other elections materials for delivery to Early Voting and to voting precincts on, before and after election days
Assists with training of election officials
Assists with inventory and maintenance of office and election supplies
Assists in management, storage, and retention of Electoral Board and election records
Performs other duties as assigned by the Registrar