Job description

Join the vibrant community here at Cobb County Government! Please apply using the link below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cobbcounty/jobs/3939133/director-of-elections-registration

The purpose of this classification is to plan, direct and oversee the operations and staff involved in voter registration and election processes for the County under the general oversight of the Board of Elections and Registration, including, but not limited to, conducting federal, state, county and municipal elections, registering voters, and maintaining voter lists, and to ensure such processes are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal election and voter registration laws, rules, and regulations.

The Director of Elections & Registration will be responsible for:

Independently manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and County administrators and elected officials; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Supports, guides, and responds to requests and directives from the Board of Registration & Elections. Provides information, presents proposed changes and reports election certification details to the Board of Elections and Registration. Implements policies and actions made by the Board. Tracks and facilitates Board member appointments, swearing-in and officer elections and ensures Board Members understand their role and duties; plans, prepares, and manages logistics of Board of Elections & Registrations of regular monthly and special meetings in partnership with Board Chair; communicates with and informs Board Members in accordance with Board bylaws, policies and procedures.

In consultation with the Board of Elections and Registrations, develops and then independently implements, and administers the Department budget; uses current and commonly accepted financial management practices to create and monitor program budgets; presents and defends budget to County officials; monitors expenditures for adherence to established budgetary parameters; and prepares and submits invoices and other financial documentation.

Conducts elections: supervises departmental personnel to ensure that all elections are conducted in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations; conducted in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations; proposes locations and schedule for early voting and takes all steps necessary to secure locations; organizes equipment and staff deployment levels for early and election day voting; reviews training packets; monitors early voting traffic and election task lists; approves ballot layouts; and implements changes in procedures to resolve issues.

Represents department to media, voters, other departments, municipalities and other stakeholders; represents department at Board of Commissioners meetings, Board of Elections and Registration meetings, and to Secretary of State's office; answers questions and provides information; coordinates work activities; reviews status of work; and resolves problems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Operations Management or related field required; supplemented by ten years of progressively responsible experience managing similarly complex operations, with five years of management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a director for a smaller organization; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA) or similar elections certification is preferred.
• Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Operations Management.
• Knowledge of process management, supply chain management, logistics, customer service, and/or strategic communications.
• Experience reporting to a board or policymaking body.

Please apply using the link below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cobbcounty/jobs/3939133/director-of-elections-registration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,217.89 - $181,859.52 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is/was the largest number of personnel you have supported?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• complex operations management: 10 years (Required)
• Department Head or Director level: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• GA Election Official and GA Voter Registrar certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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