Elections Supervisor

Full Job Description

This position requires you to work on-site for the first six months of employment. After that, there may be an opportunity for a hybrid schedule, depending on business needs.

Requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Pierce County Elections is seeking an experienced election professional to join our growing team. This new position will oversee the Voter Registration team and play a key role in helping Pierce County establish two additional vote centers, expanding beyond our current location.

You will have a strong understanding of the technology and processes involved in voter registration and elections.

This expertise will be essential in providing guidance, feedback, and performance evaluations to our award-winning team.

You will work under the direction of the Elections Manager and help ensure the success of our operations.

Why It's a Great Department:

Pierce County Elections is responsible for maintaining voter registration rolls, conducting federal, state, and local elections, verifying petition signatures, publishing a local Voters' Pamphlet, and managing precinct lines.

With over 590,000 active registered voters, we conduct four elections each year and serve 114 jurisdictions.

Our team is responsible for managing election logistics for over 500 elected offices in Pierce County.

How to be Successful in the Role:

We are looking for someone passionate about election integrity, democracy, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of federal, state, and local election laws and regulations.

You will apply independent judgment and make effective decisions that impact our election processes.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will interact with voters, staff, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Your Future in this Role:

As the Elections Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on the success of the division.

You will receive coaching and guidance from experienced leadership, work within a collaborative and supportive team, and be part of an organizational culture that values continuous learning and professional growth.

You will also have the chance to influence statewide election practices by networking with other counties, participating in advisory committees, and working closely with the Elections Manager on key policy decisions.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistent interpretation and compliance with laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Manage the daily functional and administrative operations of the division.
• Implement, advise, and monitor the development, measurement, and execution of the mission, goals, and objectives of the County, department, division and individual work groups.
• Supervise the activities of the Elections Division staff to include, schedules, workflow; performance evaluations, training and investigate grievances, recommend hiring, promotional and disciplinary actions; approve leave requests, and overtime; and assure adequate coverage.
• Provides technical assistance to staff in answering questions and resolving problems related to elections and voter registration.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of experience and education including two years in a supervisory or lead position may substitute for the recruiting requirements on a year for year basis
• Four years of progressively, responsible office and operational experience
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience
• Please attach a current resume and cover letter with your application. Failure to attach these will result in an incomplete application

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years full time work experience in an Elections Division and Certification as an Elections Administrator under (WAC) and (RCW) regulations is highly preferred
• Experience working in a lead or supervisory role and Certification as an Elections Administrator under (WAC) and (RCW) regulations are preferred

Special Note: Certification as an Election Administrator under the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) regulations is required within two years in this position

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?