POSITION SUMMARY

Elections Supervisor will assist in management of the activities related to the conduct of elections under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk. Review the State Election Code and Federal Voting Rights Compliance Act to ensure the County follows proper procedures. Prepare instructions on the conduct of elections for election officials. Ensure polling locations are properly staffed and personnel are well trained. Provide supervision and training of personnel in related areas. Employee supervision includes hire selection, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, disciplinary, and termination actions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance in management of the activities related to the conduct of elections under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk.
• Review the State Election Code and Federal Voting Rights Compliance Act to ensure the County follows proper procedures. Assist in preparing instructions on the conduct of elections for election officials.
• Ensure polling locations are properly staffed and personnel are well trained.
• Assist in the preparation and tracking of registered voters, absentee voters, election officials, polling places and voter signature rosters.
• Assist in the procurement and distribution of election supplies and equipment prescribed by the State Election Code and other legislative mandates. Maintain a perpetual inventory of all election supplies, voting machines, parts and accessories.
• Assure that voting machine technicians are trained in the programming and maintenance of the various types of voting machines used by the County. Coordinate an on-going maintenance program of all machines.
• Assist in the programming and sealing of all Absentee and Early Voting machines used in an election, conduct test elections and ensure ballot box security.
• Provide assistance in the initial preparation, to include layout, format, and design, of all relevant information regarding ballots.
• Assist in the transportation of voting machines to and from voting places, to include damage control; responsible for warehouse security.
• Assist in preparing the budget for the Bureau of Elections operational expenditures.
• Interact with public and private groups in the dissemination of information regarding the election process as assigned.

*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years of work experience in business or office administration, government, or related field. Any equivalent combination related to education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and a background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license and retain a valid license while employed in this position.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is done primarily indoors on a flat, hard surface under climate-controlled conditions. Subject to outdoor weather conditions during troubleshooting on election day or other occasions when required to correct voting machine problems.
• Work is done primarily alone with minimum supervision.
• County vehicle is used on an as needed basis.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of duties include photocopy machines, facsimile machine, computer, telephone, and calculator.
• Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.

Bernalillo County is an equal opportunity employer.