POSITION:REGISTRAR OF VOTERS SCHEDULE: Full time LOCATION: Reno, NV SALARY:$144,393.60 - $202,176.00 Annually

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SUMMARY: The Registrar of Voters plans, organizes, directs and manages the operations of the Registrar of Voters Department; plans, organizes and coordinates elections which includes hiring and training election staff, arranging for voting and training facilities, developing the election database, ensuring accuracy of data, printing ballots, purchasing, maintaining and repairing voting system hardware, ordering, preparing and distributing supplies, and performing all work required by election law. The Registrar of Voters serves as the face of the office and is frequently asked for media interviews and will provide updates and presentations to the Board of County Commissioners.

Manages the day-to-day operations of the department; monitors all administrative functions to ensure policies and procedures are being adhered to, and that accurate records and files are maintained. Supervises and directs the maintenance of voter registration records in compliance with federal and state law. The Registrar of Voters works across many County Departments to secure election workers, coordinate technology, and secure adequate facilities.

Supervise assigned staff, including interviewing and selecting staff; providing staff training in proper work methods and techniques; assigning and reviewing work; conducting performance evaluations. Develop and administer the department budget to include projecting future budget needs to maintain service requirements and meet changing statutory mandates; develop and implement Department policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Department and County policies and procedures.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration or a closely related field AND four years of full-time administrative level experience as a City or County Clerk, or in an elections, government relations, legislative or public sector field to include experience with policy development and interpreting local, state and federal election law and two years of lead or supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License or Certificate:

Must be a US Citizen at the time of application. Possession of a valid drivers license required at time of appointment. Must be a registered voter in the State of Nevada or become a registered voter at the time of appointment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Washoe County is seeking a strong, progressive leader for the Registrar of Voters position to oversee the Department responsibilities and staff. The Ideal Candidate will bring a firm understanding of Nevada election law and leadership/management experience; an understanding of the election process; be a strategic thinker and will establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with the public, staff, elected and appointed officials and representatives of other governmental units.

BENEFITS:

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the empl yee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link - Click Here
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classifications maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2024 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax*