Voters Registration Elections Director

Voter Registration & Elections Director

The purpose of this position is to direct the daily operations of the Voter Registration & Elections department, ensuring every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote and participate in fair and impartial elections with the assurance that every vote will count. This position is accountable to a Governor-appointed Board that is independent of County Administration. Operations and policies are governed by federal, state and local legislation and ordinances. This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

The essential functions listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management and the Board may assign additional functions related to the type of work.

• Oversee the administration of voter registration and election activities in compliance with federal and state law and South Carolina State Election Commission ("SEC") statewide directives, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure secure and accurate elections.
• Manage the preparation and conduct of all elections held in the county, including general, primary, and special elections.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate office staff in accordance with Beaufort County Human Resources guidelines and policies, including cross-training and development plans.
• Coordinate with other government officials, political parties, candidates, and the public to provide information and support regarding voter registration and election procedures.
• Ensure the maintenance and security of voting equipment and materials.
• Ensure voter inquiries, complaints, and issues are responded to professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare, manage, and report to the Board on the office's budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• In collaboration with the county administration and the Board, present an annual operating budget request to the appropriate county officials on the timeline prescribed by the County Administrator. Also, develop scope of work, justification and preliminary cost estimates for capital improvement projects (CIP) necessary to support the needs of the department.
• Monitor and analyze changes in election laws, regulations, and SEC statewide policies and procedures to ensure the county's compliance.
• Promote voter education and outreach initiatives to encourage civic engagement.
• Provide a director's report to the Board at scheduled Board meetings describing the activities, needs, challenges, and successes of the office, as well as any other information requested by the Chairman on behalf of the Board.
• In collaboration with the county attorney, process and respond to all Freedom of Information Act requests received by the office, and report such activities to the Board.

Minimum requirements :

Job application requirements :

Important : Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. All three documents : Letter of Interest, Resume, and Certifications must be submitted with the application.

Letter of Interest Guidelines :

Applicants are requested to submit a Letter of Interest with a maximum length of two pages. The letter should comprehensively address the following components :

Supplemental Information :

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.