Chief Deputy Registrar
$68,744–$75,982 year
HybridCharlottesville, Virginia, United States
Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesHybridFull Time$68,744–$75,982 yearSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Lead departmental operations and supervise senior staff to ensure voter registration and election activities comply with Virginia law and federal regulations. Establish priorities, evaluate performance, and recommend personnel actions while managing finances, redistricting, and long-range planning. Direct Early Voting activities, verify ballot eligibility, and coordinate outreach for the Department of Voter Registration and Elections. Act as principal deputy to the General Registrar, providing senior-level leadership and administrative oversight during the election cycle.
Required Qualifications
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to at least two (2) years of college.
- Extensive and progressively responsible experience in voter registration and election administration, including supervisory responsibility.
- Eligibility to become a Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Must meet all statutory qualifications for appointment as a Deputy Registrar under the Code of Virginia.
- Must be a qualified voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Must be able to work evening, weekend, and overtime during peak election periods.
- Must be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with County policy and operational needs.
- Residency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
- Must be able to perform frequent sitting or standing.
- Must be able to occasionally lift moderate election materials.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships across diverse and politically sensitive environments.
- Thorough knowledge of Virginia and federal election law, voter registration principles, and election administration practices.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to delegate effectively and hold staff accountable.
- Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and policy guidance and translate them into operational practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal requirements clearly and impartially.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet statutory deadlines, and make sound, unbiased decisions.
- Proficiency with election management systems, databases, and standard office software.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in project management, public administration, or business administration.
- Advanced experience managing election operations, staff, and large-scale public processes.
- Post-secondary coursework or degree-level education in a related field.
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