Assistant Director - Elections

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

http://www.utahcounty.gov

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The County Clerk conducts all elections in Utah county pertaining to county, state or national offices. Marriage licenses and passports are also processed in the Clerk’s Office.

Posting Date: September 25, 2026 Closing Date: October 9, 2026

POSITION: Assistant Director - Elections POSTING #: 2227-0926sr

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and supervision of the Elections Director, assists with administering elections functions within the Office of the County Clerk, including voter registration and service, electronic voting system, candidate services, and the full elections process for Utah County. Incumbents serving in this classification represent the Elections Director in his/her absence and must have considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures related to administering elections.

Grade: 727

Starting Pay: $80,371.20 - $92,393.60 Annually

Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other closely related field.

2. Four (4) years of experience related to elections administration.

3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

1. Preference may be given to applicants with

Certified Election Registration Administrator (CERA) certification or currently pursuing certification.

2. Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) year of related supervisory experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older, and eligible to register to vote.

2. Applicants must possess Certified Election Registration Administrator (CERA) certification or obtain certification within three (3) years of hire date or promotion or reassignment to this classification.

3. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.

4. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER