Elections Administrator III

Elections Administrator III

Come join the busy Elections Division team in the Office of the Secretary of State. Duties include : responding to inquiries regarding election administration from candidates, political parties, town clerks, researchers, and the public; overseeing administration of the campaign finance disclosure process, including management of the online disclosure system and conducting weekly sessions to educate candidates on the statutory requirements and filing process; administering the political party organization statute; overseeing the candidate petition filing process for all statewide elections and assisting in administration of the elections database for all candidate information, ballot production, and election results for all statewide primary, general and special elections. This position will also design and conduct regular training sessions for town and city clerks on all aspects of election administration law and policy. Responsibilities may require overtime on nights and weekends, especially on or around Election Day. Duties often must be performed on strict deadlines in accordance with the election law. Come join our small but mighty team and experience the very rewarding work of ensuring the election process in Vermont remains the accessible, accurate, and dependable process that has made it a model for election administration around the country.

Preferred Qualifications : Preference will be given to candidates with a Juris Doctor and / or the ability to analyze and communicate the legal requirements of election administration and campaign finance disclosure to a broad range of constituents.

This position is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Sean Sheehan at sean.sheehan@vermont.gov. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed within the Secretary of State's Office in a hybrid manner. Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some training of local officials around the state. Work outside of normal duty hours may be required to meet deadlines for certain projects, and considerable work outside of normal duty hours is mandatory to administer statewide elections in the summer and fall of each even-numbered year. Work is often under strict deadlines and with a high level of public scrutiny. THIS IS A STRESSFUL JOB. Considerable interaction with a wide variety of individuals requires tact and diplomacy to balance competing viewpoints and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications : Juris Doctor OR Bachelor's degree or higher in law, political science, business, public policy, or public administration AND three (3) years' experience with the following experience : interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations, and data collection and analysis. OR Three (3) years' experience as an Elections Administrator II.

The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including : 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families; work / life balance : 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI); two ways to save for your retirement : A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts; low cost group life insurance; incentive-based Wellness Program; Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.