Salary: $100,360.00 - $137,363.20 Annually
Location : Lane County Elections Office, OR
Job Type: Regular
Job Number:
Department: County Administration
Division: CAO CC Deeds & Records
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

DESCRIPTION

Every election matters. Every ballot matters. Every voter deserves confidence that the process is accurate, secure, transparent, and fair.

Lane County is seeking an experienced election professional to serve as our next Elections & Recording Manager. Reporting directly to the County Clerk, this leadership role oversees the daily operations of one of Oregon's largest county election and recording offices, serving more than 300,000 registered voters in a 100% vote-by-mail environment.

This is more than an operations role-it's an opportunity to help safeguard one of our community's most important public institutions while leading a talented team dedicated to exceptional public service.

As the Elections & Recording Manager, you will oversee the administration of all federal, state, and local elections while ensuring compliance with Oregon election law and maintaining the integrity, security, and transparency of every step of the election process. In addition, you will lead the County's Recording program, which maintains official public records and provides a variety of essential services to the public.

What You'll Lead

You will provide leadership for a wide range of statutory and public-facing services, including:

• Administration of all Federal, State, and local elections
• Maintenance of voter registration for more than 300,000 registered voters
• Recording, indexing, and preservation of official real property records
• Marriage licenses, domestic partnerships, and civil ceremonies
• Property Value Appeals Board administration
• County Archives program oversight
• Budget development and fiscal management
• Continuous process improvement and operational excellence
• Collaboration with elected officials, state agencies, community partners, and the public

The Leader We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who understands that elections are built on public trust.

The successful candidate is an experienced elections leader who brings deep technical knowledge, sound judgment, and calm decision-making under pressure. You lead with integrity, value transparency, and understand the importance of accuracy in every detail. You enjoy building strong teams, developing staff, improving processes, and delivering outstanding customer service.

You are equally comfortable interpreting complex election law, managing high-profile election cycles, presenting information to elected officials, responding to public questions, and leading a department through the demanding pace of election administration.

Whether preparing for Election Day or managing the County's official public records, you recognize that your work directly supports democracy and the public's confidence in local government.

If you're passionate about public service and ready to help lead one of Oregon's premier election offices, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Division
Lane County Elections is a division of the County Clerk's office and is charged with voter registration and administration of Federal, State, and Local elections within Lane County. The Elections team is committed to conducting Fair, Accessible, Secure, Transparent, Equitable, and Reliable (F.A.S.T.E.R.) Elections.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm. Overtime as needed to ensure election operations run smoothly.
*This is a non-represented position*

QUALIFICATIONS
Training Experience:

• Nine years of education and/or experience in elections oversight, government recordkeeping, public or business administration, or similar, including three years of experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role and two years of experience in elections oversight; or a combination sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Licensing Requirements:

• Oregon Driver's License;
• Professional licensure or certification related to the area assigned.

Special Requirements:

• Please upload a CV or resume.

Notes:

• Background check is required.
• Oregon driver license required at time of appointment.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
Elections & Recording Manager
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Selection Process



Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

Veteran Preference Information
Careers with Lane County Offer Extraordinary Benefits

At Lane County, we value our employees and we show it with our extraordinary benefits. We know that you chose public service for more than a paycheck, and our outstanding benefits are designed to help you Live Well, Live Lane - throughout your career. Read on to learn what great benefits await you in a career with Lane County.

Introducing , Lane County's benefit advisor! ALEX is an interactive tool that will help you understand the benefits being offered, out of pocket expenses and coverage available. You will need the Collective Bargaining Unit found in your job posting and when asked for your date of hire, please put in today's date.

*The below information describes typical benefits available for Regular Full-time Employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position, employment status (regular, temporary, or extra help) and/or bargaining group.
Collective Bargaining Units:
Admin-Pro
AFSCME
AFSCME Nurses
AFSCME Physicians
FOPPO
LCPOA
Local 626
Prosecuting Attorney's

Benefits to keep you & your family well - Physically
Health insurance coverage becomes effective the first of the month following your first 30-days as an eligible employee.

Medical/Rx/Vision - Lane County offers medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents. The plan options and costs per month for 2026 are outlined below:

If you enroll in the HDHP the County will contribute to your HSA:

For eligible members of unions LCPOA, 626, Admin Pro, and AFSCME Physicians $1,700 for individual coverage and $3,400 for family coverage.

For eligible members of unions AFSCME General, AFSCME Nurses, FOPPO, PAA, and non-represented employees $1,600 for individual coverage and $3,200 for family coverage. Those who complete the requirements to receive the Live Well Credit by November 30, 2026, will receive an additional contribution of $400 individual or $800 family, funded in 2027.

These amounts are prorated based on date of hire.

All eligible employees who complete a Health History Risk Assessment (HHRA), Biometric Screening, and Comprehensive Health Review (CHR) at the Live Well Center receive a $20 per month credit.

Wellness Clinic - The Live Well Center is for Lane County benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents (ages 2 and up) who are enrolled in the Lane County health plan. Marathon Health manages the Live Well Center and their clinical team provides confidential, affordable care for your acute and preventive healthcare needs. The Live Well Center also provides health coaching, chronic disease counseling, comprehensive primary care services, and much more.

Dental - Lane County provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Lane County provides this counseling and concierge service to employees and members of their immediate households.

Fitness Center Membership - Lane County provides employees with a free membership to a local fitness center.

Benefits to keep you & your family well - Financially

Retirement - Lane County pays for and enrolls employees in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) following six full months of employment.

Disability - Lane County provides Long-Term Disability coverage. Lane County complies with all State and Federal disability laws for employee, family, parental and pregnancy leaves regulations.

Time Management - Lane County provides employees with a generous bank of hours to be used for sick, vacation, family emergencies and personal days.

Holidays - Lane County provides 10 paid holidays per year:
New Year's Day

Independence Day
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday

Labor Day
Presidents' Day

Veterans' Day
Memorial Day

Thanksgiving Day
Juneteenth

Christmas Day

Life Insurance - Lane County pays for employee group term life insurance.

County-paid Training & Development to keep your career well

On-site Classes - Lane County offers a variety of on-site classes to develop employees' soft and technical skills.

Online Training - Lane County offers a variety of online classes through LEAP to help employees continually improve their skills.

Conferences & Seminars - Lane County will consider reimbursement for employees to attend professional conferences, dependent upon budget, to encourage continuous learning and professional development.

Lane County offers these other valuable benefits

Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings - Employees may enroll in a deferred compensation program 457(b) to save for retirement.

Vision - Eligible employees may purchase supplemental vision insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents/spouse.

Aflac - Optional employee-paid voluntary group coverage is available through Aflac.

Group Discounts - Group discounts may include homeowners and auto insurance, pet health insurance, credit union membership.

Paid medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents is determined by labor agreement or APM, as applicable. Physicians should contact their supervisor for health plan options and rates. Please note that Temporary and Extra Help positions are not typically eligible for benefits. This is only brief summary of benefits available to eligible Lane County employees. In all cases, plan documents govern.

For additional information about these extraordinary benefits contact the Benefit Resource Center at 1-866-468-7272, or Lane County HR at (541) 682-3124.
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IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have included all RELEVANT education, employment and experience in your application. To ensure compliance with Oregon Equal Pay laws, Human Resources will conduct a wage analysis based on the information you have provided in your application to determine the appropriate starting wage if you are selected.

• I acknowledge I have provided all relevant education and employment history.

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Are you a current PERS retiree?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.
• Associate's degree.
• Two-years of technical certificate or coursework.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's or higher degree.

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How many years of experience in elections oversight, government recordkeeping, public or business administration, or similar do you have?

• No experience.
• At LEAST two years of experience.
• Three years of experience.
• Four years of experience.
• Five years of experience.
• Six years of experience.
• Seven years of experience.
• Eight years of experience.
• Nine years of experience or more.

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How many years of experience in a management, leadership, or supervisory role do you have?

• No experience.
• At LEAST one year of experience.
• Two years of experience.