Election Administrator Deputy Chief

Responsibilities

• Aid the Chief Election Administrator in overseeing all aspects of election planning and delivery.
• Coordinate election operations, including voter registration, polling station management, ballot administration, and vote-counting processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electoral laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Represent the Secretary of State before the General Assembly, giving testimony on proposed election legislation, and interact with the Kentucky County Clerk's Association, KACo, and other related groups.
• Supervise and mentor election staff, temporary workers, and election officials.
• Develop operational plans, timelines, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Support procurement and management of election materials, equipment, and technology systems.
• Liaise with government agencies, political parties, candidates, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership and governing bodies.
• Lead special projects aimed at improving election administration and voter services.
• Act on behalf of the Chief Election Administrator when required.
• Assist the Secretary of State's Director of Communication with media inquiries relating to election procedures and matters.
• Custodian of records and liaison to KDLA regarding record retention.
• Supervise staff in summons, customer service, executive journal, and IT.
• Supervise fiscal office and provide management of all financial and fiscal reporting, purchasing, accounting, and related financial activities.
• State Fair Coordinator. Secure contracts for booth space, electrical outlets, and transportation of goods to and from the fair. Secure badges for staff and coordinate staffing assignments for the fair. Ensure each division provides print pieces to be accessed by the public. Assist in procurement of goods. Train staff for state fair.

Requirements

Significant experience in election administration, public sector management, governance, or regulatory operations.

Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience.

Strong knowledge of electoral legislation, procedures, and best practices.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.

High level of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Four years of administrative or management experience in elections, which can include, but is not limited to, experience in voter registration, candidate filings and certification, election official training, and interpreting and administering election statutes and administrative regulations.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

None specified in the job posting.

Pay

$5,271.84 - $7,907.74 Monthly

Schedule

18A | 37.5 HR/WK