- Salary
- $83k – $103k/yr
- Location
- Globe, AZ, AZ, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The purpose of this position is to ensure that elections are conducted in accordance with all laws and regulations and that the public is aware of proper procedures.
This position plans and organizes elections as well as trains and supervises election staff. The Director provides information to candidates and committees, coordinates ballot order and distribution, and acquires necessary equipment and materials. The role performs duties related to the budget, customer service, tax districts and hearings with the Board of Supervisors.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES | ||
Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities. Makes final decisions on hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; employee training; granting time off; employee promotions; employee salary increases; disciplinary actions; employee coaching; discharging employees; managing assistants and managing supervisors. | ||
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | TIME SPENT | |
| 30% | |
| 10% | |
| 10% | |
| 10% | |
| 10% | |
| 10% | |
| 10% | |
| 10% | |
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BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES |
This position reviews, approves for submission and presents departmental and project level budget. |
PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES |
Provides project research and clerical support on organzational planning projects. |
ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES |
This position trains colleagues, explains County procedures or processes, responds to public inquiries, participates in meetings, gives presentations, moderates gatherings, speaks with the media, advocates before courts or other tribunals and negotiates or persuades. |
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES |
This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, procedures, formal letters, press releases, proposals and grants and reports. |
INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC |
Interacts extensively with employees, the public, Board of Supervisors, regulatory bodies, and other Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. |
INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS |
Continuously (More than 70% but less than 85% in a year) |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
Associate’s Degree, and seven (7) years business elections or administrative experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstates the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. |
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED/PREFERRED |
Election Officer Certification issued by the Arizona Secretary of State. Notary Public Commission, Handwriting Analysis Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. |
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED |
Administration and management; customer and personal service; training; law and government; Federal, State, Local laws, regulations, Statutes. Conduct of elections; election processes and equipment; Federal Voting Rights Act; ADA requirements governing election activities; County jurisdictional boundaries; special taxing districts; intergovernmental agreements relative to election services; business English, spelling and mathematics; methods for acquiring polling locations; processes for recruiting and training election workers; election reporting requirements; processes for administering departmental budgets; supervisory principles, practices and methods. |
SKILLS REQUIRED |
Active listening; analytical thinking; reading; communicating diplomatically; customer service; delivering training; problem solving; time management. Effectively communicating in written and verbal forms; writing and completing accurate reports; legal documents and correspondence. Overseeing and directing County elections activities and personnel. |
ABILITIES REQUIRED |
Focus; multi-task; speak clearly and sensibly; maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations; deductive reasoning. Direct County election activities; ensure compliance with regulations governing elections; coordinate the redistricting of County jurisdictions; coordinate the acquisition of voting equipment and polling locations; analyze legal documents and interpret statutory requirements; supervise the recruitment and training of election workers; assign and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; plan, prioritize and carry out assignments with minimum supervision; demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships in bringing people together to solve problems; prepare and maintain election reporting in compliance with reporting requirements; supervise, lead, and delegate tasks and authority. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
Incumbents in this position constantly spends time in office environment; spends time in lobby environment; occasionally spends time in classroom(s) and in automobile. |
SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE |
Incumbents in this position are generally not exposed to safety risk; may become exposed to telephone verbal abuse by customers or citizens, individuals with high level of emotional distress. |
PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS |
Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. |
CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR |
Potential errors can have legal ramifications, loss of funding, loss of organization's credibility. |
