Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCCC01: County Clerk

County Clerk

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCCC01
EX14
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
155,750.00 - 233,633.00 USD Annual
$74.88 - $93.60 - $112.32
$155,750.00 - $194,688.00 - $233,633.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bernalillo County Clerk is an elected official who provides efficient, courteous, and professional customer service by ensuring all records are accurate and easily accessible to the public. The office acts to maintain the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring complete voter access, increasing voter registration and turnout, and adhering to all federal, state, and local laws.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receives all nominations and petitions for elections, a major duty of the elected County Clerk.
  • Prepares ballots, procures and maintains voting machines, recruits and trains poll workers, and oversees the conduct of all elections.
  • Performs duties as outlined in the New Mexico Constitution and state law, including responsibilities as recorder of the county, clerk of the Probate Court (informal proceedings only), and chief election officer.
  • Administers miscellaneous legal functions including acting as a notary public, administering oaths, and certifying acknowledgements, declarations, instruments, and protests.
  • Keeps records, resolutions, and ordinances adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
  • Serves as secretary to the Board of County Commissioners and records all proceedings, including resolutions and decisions related to financial matters.
  • Records the vote of each commissioner on any question submitted to the board.
  • Signs all board-issued payment orders and records related actions, including receipts from the county treasurer that reflect income and expenditures.
  • Participates in professional organizations such as the International Institute of Municipal Clerks or the National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials, and Clerks, following ethical standards and performance guidelines.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFOMATION
 

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

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

  • Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
  • Compliance with the safety guidelines of the County. 
  • Completion of FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position. 
  • Completion of required supervisory training courses, if applicable.  

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Essential duties are primarily performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment involves some field and countywide travel.
  • Business travel within the County and within the State is required.
  • Works extended business hours beyond the normal workday to attend meetings of the County Commission, Boards and Commissions, other public meetings, and to tend to the business of the County.  
  • Is available to respond to emergencies at all times as may be required by the County Commission
  • Primary work surface is an even, dry, carpeted, or tiled floor.
  • Works alone primarily but works with a group or select team at times.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • Various forms of paperwork and office supplies are handled in performance of essential job duties.
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