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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JCM409: Elections Administrator

Elections Administrator

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCM409
9
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
78,582.00 - 98,696.00 - 124,093.00 USD Annual
$37.78 - $47.45 - $59.66
$78,582.00 - $98,696.00 - $124,093.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Elections Administrator oversees election operations, manages the voting machine warehouse, and directs the voter registration section under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk. This position supervises staff and training efforts and ensures proper procedures are followed in accordance with the State Election Code and the Federal Voting Rights Act. Responsibilities include preparing election instructions for officials, overseeing polling locations, and ensuring adequate and well-trained election personnel. Supervisory duties include hiring, training oversight, performance evaluation, coaching, discipline, and terminations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct all functions and activities related to elections under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk.
  • Review the State Election Code and Federal Voting Rights Act to ensure procedural compliance; oversee the preparation of election instructions for officials.
  • Oversee polling locations and ensure that election personnel are sufficient in number and adequately trained.
  • Guide Bureau of Elections (BOE) Managers in preparing lists of registered voters, absentee voters, election officials, polling places, and voter signature rosters.
  • Manage the purchase and distribution of election supplies and equipment as required by the State Election Code; maintain a perpetual inventory of all supplies, machines, and accessories.
  • Ensure BOE Managers train voting machine technicians in programming and maintenance; coordinate an ongoing maintenance program and provide guidance as needed.
  • Oversee the programming, testing, and sealing of all voting systems used in absentee, early, and election day voting; maintain ballot box security.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to BOE Managers for ballot layout, formatting, and design.
  • Ensure BOE Managers handle transportation of voting machines, manage damage control, and maintain warehouse security.
  • Assist in preparing the Bureau of Elections’ operational budget.
  • Interact with public and private groups to disseminate information about the election process.
  • Testify on behalf of the County Clerk in local, state, and federal court proceedings, if required.
  • Coordinate with the Bernalillo County Attorney's Office and external legal counsel as necessary.
  • Oversee election-critical infrastructure and coordinate with County, State, and Federal Departments of Homeland Security.
  • Manage all aspects of election administration, including absentee voting, early voting, and election day voting.
  • Ensure voter registration processes comply with state and federal election laws.
  • Coordinate with municipal, county, state, and federal entities on election administration, resource needs, security, and public information.
  • Supervise and direct personnel involved in the election process; ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations; evaluate, train, and discipline staff as needed.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Government, Political Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Nine (9) years of work experience in a professional administrative role.
  • Two (2) years in a managerial position.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 
 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE



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

  • Successfully complete a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
  • Comply with all County safety guidelines.
  • Complete FEMA training(s) as required for the position.
  • Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
  • Complete required supervisory training, if applicable.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is primarily performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment on flat, hard surfaces.
  • May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions while troubleshooting election equipment on election days or when responding to field issues.
  • Frequently works independently with minimal supervision.
  • May operate a County vehicle as needed.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Frequently uses standard office equipment, including photocopiers, fax machines, computers, telephones, and calculators.
  • Handles various materials such as files, forms, reports, election supplies, and a wide range of standard office products.
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