Description

Annual Salary: $144,393.60 - $202,176.00

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Position Information:

The Registrar of Voters plans, organizes, directs and manages the operations of the Registrar of Voters Department; plans, organizes and coordinates elections which includes hiring and training election staff, arranging for voting and training facilities, developing the election database, ensuring accuracy of data, printing ballots, purchasing, maintaining and repairing voting system hardware, ordering, preparing and distributing supplies, and performing all work required by election law. The Registrar of Voters serves as the face of the office and is frequently asked for media interviews and will provide updates and presentations to the Board of County Commissioners. 

Manages the day-to-day operations of the department; monitors all administrative functions to ensure policies and procedures are being adhered to, and that accurate records and files are maintained. Supervises and directs the maintenance of voter registration records in compliance with federal and state law. The Registrar of Voters works across many County Departments to secure election workers, coordinate technology, and secure adequate facilities. 

Supervise assigned staff, including interviewing and selecting staff; providing staff training in proper work methods and techniques; assigning and reviewing work; conducting performance evaluations. Develop and administer the department budget to include projecting future budget needs to maintain service requirements and meet changing statutory mandates; develop and implement Department policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Department and County policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration or a closely related field AND four years of full-time administrative level experience as a City or County Clerk, or in an elections, government relations, legislative or public sector field to include experience with policy development and interpreting local, state and federal election law and two years of lead or supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License or Certificate:

Must be a US Citizen at the time of application. 
Possession of a valid driver’s license required at time of appointment.
Must be a registered voter in the State of Nevada or become a registered voter at the time of appointment.

Ideal Candidate:

Washoe County is seeking a strong, progressive leader for the Registrar of Voters position to oversee the Department responsibilities and staff. The Ideal Candidate will bring a firm understanding of Nevada election law and leadership/management experience; an understanding of the election process; be a strategic thinker and will establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with the public, staff, elected and appointed officials and representatives of other governmental units.

This is an unclassified position appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to NRS 244.164; and Washoe County Code 5.451.