Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1078 - Deputy Director Elections

Salary Grade: 19

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $110,593 - $152,089 Annually 
Pay Range: $110,593 - $165,921 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 08/28/2026.

At the Pima County Elections Department, you’ll do more than administer elections—you’ll help ensure every eligible voter has a fair, safe, and accessible opportunity to make their voice heard.

As the Deputy Elections Director, you’ll join a team grounded in integrity, transparency, and exceptional customer service, with work that directly supports the democratic process and strengthens public trust.

Our office is continually looking toward the future, embracing technology, innovation, and new ideas to improve the way elections are conducted. You’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, tackle complex challenges, and develop meaningful ways to educate and engage the public about the voting process.

Bring your ideas. Serve your community. Strengthen democracy.

This classification is in unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Directs the development and implementation of County-wide election policies and procedures;

• Directs the implementation of department plans and programs, reviews the effectiveness of election initiatives, identifies operational problems, and develops solutions to improve results and service delivery.

• Manages subordinate managerial and supervisory staff;

• Leads and directs special County-wide operational and organizational studies and projects;

• Prepares and directs the preparation of various written correspondence, reports, etc.;

• Represents the Elections Department in high-level meetings with County management, the Board of Supervisors, outside agencies, and the community;

• Directs the overall preparation and administration of the department budget and fiscal matters;

• Plans, develops and implements staff training programs;

• Directs the scheduling, preparation and conduct of all jurisdictional, special, primary and general elections;

• Reviews the preparation, translation and printing of election ballots and related materials;

• Reviews and analyzes proposed state and federal legislation for potential impact on election processes and provides recommendations;

• Keeps informed of current issues, best practices, and trends in elections to ensure efficient and effective County operations;

• Makes presentations before the Board, County Management, and other departments;

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other County departments;

• Acts in the director's absence.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in political science, business or public administration, or a related field as determined by the Elections Director or Designee at the time of recruitment AND five years of professional experience which INCLUDES three years of experience conducting governmental elections AND two years of management or supervisory experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.