Administrator of Elections

The Administrator of Elections serves as the chief administrative officer of the Maury County Election Commission and is responsible for the daily operations of the Election Commission office and the execution of all elections conducted within Maury County.

The Administrator is responsible for ensuring that election activities are conducted accurately, efficiently, impartially, and in accordance with federal and Tennessee election laws, rules, regulations, and directives of the Tennessee Secretary of State and State Coordinator of Elections.

The Administrator works closely with the County Election Commission, county officials, candidates, political parties, governmental agencies, poll workers, voters, the media, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Serves as chief administrative officer of the County Election Commission and manages the daily operations of the Election Commission office. - Oversees the planning, preparation, administration, and execution of federal, state, county, municipal, special, primary, general, and other elections conducted within Maury County. - Supervises and directs Election Commission office personnel in accordance with applicable law and county personnel policies. - Prepares the annual operating budget and presents the budget to the Election Commission for approval. - Upon approval of the Election Commission, presents the annual budget to the County Commission or other appropriate legislative body for funding. - Requisitions and purchases supplies, equipment, and other materials necessary for the operation of the Election Commission office and the conduct of elections. - Maintains voter registration files, campaign disclosure records, election records, and other records required by Tennessee law. - Oversees voter registration activities and ensures the accuracy and integrity of voter registration records. - Coordinates the preparation and administration of early voting and Election Day activities. - Develops plans for precinct voting locations and early voting sites and presents such plans to the Election Commission for approval. - Recruits, appoints, trains, and supervises poll workers and other election personnel as authorized by law. - Conducts or arranges required training and instructional programs for poll workers and election personnel. - Prepares required election notices and ensures timely publication and distribution. - Prepares and maintains fiscal records necessary for the daily operation of the Election Commission office and elections. - Provides accurate and timely information concerning the electoral process to voters, candidates, political parties, governmental officials, the media, and the public. - Promotes voter registration and public awareness of the electoral process through appropriate registration activities, public functions, press releases, media communications, and other lawful means. - Maintains current knowledge of federal and Tennessee election laws and keeps the Election Commission, staff, candidates, and the public appropriately informed regarding changes affecting elections. - Attends required training, seminars, conferences, and other educational programs necessary to maintain knowledge of election administration. - Assists with the planning and implementation of reapportionment and redistricting as required by law. - Works with municipalities, the County Commission, the Board of Education, members of the General Assembly, and other governmental entities concerning election administration and redistricting matters. - Ensures election equipment, ballots, voting materials, records, and other election assets are properly maintained, secured, and accounted for. - Coordinates with the Tennessee Secretary of State, State Coordinator of Elections, other county election commissions, vendors, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental entities as necessary. - Interprets and applies applicable election laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives. - Responds professionally and appropriately to election-related questions, complaints, requests for information, and public inquiries. - Performs other duties and responsibilities required by Tennessee law or assigned by the Maury County Election Commission.

These responsibilities are consistent with the statutory duties prescribed for Tennessee county administrators of elections under T.C.A. § 2-12-201 .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 2-12-116(a)(1) , an administrator of elections appointed at large for the first time after May 31, 1993, must possess a high school education or a high school equivalency credential approved by the State Board of Education.

In evaluating applicants, the Maury County Election Commission shall consider the applicant's knowledge and experience in the following areas:

- Administrative skills; - Managerial and supervisory skills; - Instructional and training skills; - Oral and written communication skills; - Budgetary and financial skills; - Purchasing skills; - Public information and promotional skills; - Knowledge of election laws and procedures; - Legal and regulatory knowledge; - General office and records-management skills; and - Other related skills necessary to fulfill the statutory responsibilities of an Administrator of Elections.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred but are not required statutory minimum qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, political science, government, management, or a related field; - Previous experience in election administration or governmental administration; - Experience supervising employees; - Experience preparing and administering a governmental budget; - Experience with voter registration or election-management systems; - Knowledge of federal, state, and local election laws and regulations; - Experience working with elected officials, governmental agencies, candidates, political parties, the media, and the public; - Experience managing confidential, public, financial, and governmental records; and - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex election-related activities in a high-pressure environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

- Thorough knowledge of election laws, regulations, procedures, and best practices; - Strong organizational and administrative skills; - Strong leadership and personnel-management abilities; - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; - Ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and legal requirements; - Ability to prepare and administer budgets; - Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records; - Ability to plan and coordinate complex activities involving numerous employees and election officials; - Ability to remain impartial and professional when dealing with candidates, political parties, elected officials, employees, voters, and the public; - Ability to work effectively under strict statutory deadlines; - Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in accordance with applicable law; - Proficiency with computers, office technology, databases, and election-management software; and - Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, when required during election periods.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Administrator of Elections must comply with all applicable requirements of Tennessee election law and any certification, training, examination, or continuing education requirements applicable to the position.

Tennessee law provides for the examination and certification of administrators of elections through the State Coordinator of Elections. T.C.A. § 2-11-202.

The Administrator must maintain any certification required by state law and successfully complete required election-administration training.

The position may require substantial additional work hours before, during, and following elections.

STATUTORY APPOINTMENT

The Maury County Election Commission appoints the Administrator of Elections. The Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the Election Commission and is responsible for the daily operation of the Election Commission office and the execution of elections. T.C.A. §§ 2-12-116(a)(1) and 2-12-201.

STATUTORY DISQUALIFICATIONS AND CONFLICTS

Applicants should be aware that Tennessee law contains specific restrictions applicable to an Administrator of Elections.

An Administrator who qualifies as a candidate for public office while serving as Administrator is automatically disqualified from continuing to serve as Administrator.

Additionally, when an immediate family member of the Administrator is a candidate for public office in the county, the Administrator is subject to statutory recusal requirements and the Election Commission must appoint a temporary replacement for the election. For purposes of this statute, immediate family member means a spouse, parent, sibling, or child.

These provisions apply to administrators appointed on or after March 15, 2024. T.C.A. § 2-12-211.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is primarily performed in an office environment but requires extensive election-related fieldwork, including travel to polling locations, early voting locations, training sites, meetings, and other election-related locations.

The Administrator must be available to work extended and irregular hours as necessary to meet statutory election deadlines and conduct elections, including evenings, weekends, and election days.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

- Sitting and standing for extended periods; - Walking throughout office and polling locations; - Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting election materials and equipment; - Operating standard office equipment and computers; - Communicating effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically; and - Occasionally lifting and moving election materials and equipment.

Background check required.

The Maury County Human Resources Department is

accepting internal & external applications for the position of

Administrator of Elections

beginning November 12, 2026 and will remain open until filled.

This is a full-time, exempt position.