Elections Director



Job Details

Elections Director
Employer

Yuma County

Salary

$54,954.00 - $68,630.00 Annually

Location

Yuma, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

205AJ

Department

County Administration

Division

Elections

Opening Date

05/14/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

NATURE OF WORK
Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, developing, and directing elections activities; the employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will", and as such, the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause; this position has county wide responsibility.

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Example of Work

(Illustrative Only) Plans, directs, and controls the preparation and conduct of elections; prepares and distributes newsletters; coordinates department staff activities; prepares correspondence and reports; maintains filing systems including complex or sensitive records; establishes department policies and procedures; prepares and administers department budget; prepares long range operating plans; directs and supervises staff; plans and recommends the establishment of new election precincts; regular and reliable attendance is required;  performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Must meet all current requirements of the State of Arizona (ARS 16-407) and be able to obtain election officer certification from the Secretary of State within one (1) year of the date of hire; Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration, public relations or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible election experience; AND two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; requires successful completion of a background check.

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point annually rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; voter registration and election management policies and procedures; principles and practices of public administration, public relations and public information; state and federal laws relating to election procedures; voting machines and their various applications; election administration policies and procedures; budget preparation and expenditure control.
 
Skill in: Preparing clear, concise and persuasive newsletters; instructing others; assigning and leading the work of others; speaking effectively to large groups and public bodies.
 
Ability to: Read, to write and synthesize data and reports; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and written; establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers; lift at least 5 - 10 lbs; stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours); bend, walk and stoop (20%).

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Medical Coverage Category 2017

The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ).  The employee is able to select from two (2) medical plan options with four (4) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.

Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option (PPO) or PPO with $20.00 Wellness Incentive.
Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.

Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive.
HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option receives a $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card.

Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $3,500 per person per calendar year ($7,000 for two or more family members).

Employer
Yuma County
Address
198 S. Main St

Yuma, Arizona, 85364
Phone
928-373-1013

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