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JOB ANNOUNCEMENTThe 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 EMPLOYERSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Four years of experience related to elections administration.
- CERA certification or obtain certification within three years of hire, promotion, or reassignment.
- U.S. citizenship.
- At least 18 years of age and eligible to register to vote.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a valid Utah driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- CERA certification or current pursuit of certification.
- One year of related supervisory experience.
What We Do
Utah County Government is a local government administration organization that provides essential public services, including property assessment, legal representation, law enforcement, and community support, to the residents of Utah County.
