DEPUTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR - Elections

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees all operational functions of the Voter Registrar and Elections Administration, including voter registration processing, list maintenance, and election preparation.
• Develops the annual department budget, including capital expenditures and operational costs.
• Directly supervises workgroup employees and oversees managers and supervisors across multiple operational units.
• Conducts management analyses to identify opportunities for improved service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintains strong working relationships with county departments, state and federal agencies, municipalities, school districts, and other election partners.
• Manages vendor relationships related to election equipment, software, printing, and logistics.
• Represents the department at meetings, public events, and on local or regional committees.
• Communicates complex concepts to staff, stakeholders, and the public.
• Executes election operational plans, including Early Voting, Election Day processes, provisional ballot review, central count operations, post-election audits, and ongoing process-improvement initiatives.
• Ensures legal, security, and procedural compliance, including Texas Election Code requirements, federal and state directives, cybersecurity and physical security protocols, emergency response readiness, supply/ballot reconciliation, accurate results reporting, and management of Public Information Requests (PIRs).

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with six (6) years of management or supervisory experience of a government, public-facing, or operational/logistics-focused department or Associate’s degree with seven (7) years of management or supervisory experience of a government, public-facing department or operational/logistics-focused.
• Preferred Requirements: Experience in election administration, voter registration, or government operations; experience managing large-scale logistics, warehouse operations, or field operations; experience with election equipment, voting systems, or ballot production; project management certification or experience; experience working with state or federal regulatory compliance; experience supervising large temporary or seasonal workforces.

Qualifications

• Do you currently meet the qualifications of a voter under Texas Election Code Section 12.006(e)?

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply election laws, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, training, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to staff, stakeholders, and the public.
• Strong operational management skills, particularly in logistics, scheduling, and large-scale event coordination.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Benefits

• Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.