🗳️ Medina County Elections Administrator Recruitment
📢 Official Job Announcement: Manage County Elections & Voter Registration
📍 Location: Hondo, Texas | 🏢 Department: Elections
💰 Salary: $67,901.50 / Year + Benefits
Medina County is actively accepting applications for the highly responsible position of Elections Administrator. This role serves as the County Voter Registrar and County Election Officer, appointed by the Medina County Election Commission. The selected candidate will organize and conduct elections, manage the department budget, supervise staff, and ensure strict compliance with the Texas Election Code. This is an Exempt position reporting directly to the Medina County Election Commission.
Candidates must be prepared to work long, irregular hours during election seasons and maintain the highest level of security for election records and voting equipment. This position offers a competitive salary of $67,901.50 along with Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after a 60-day period. 🇺🇸
🚀 Job Overview & Highlights
| 🏢 Organization | Medina County, Texas |
| 💼 Job Title | Elections Administrator |
| 📍 Job Location | Hondo, TX 78861 |
| 💵 Annual Salary | $67,901.50 |
| ⚖️ FLSA Status | Exempt |
| ⏳ Closing Date | Open Until Filled |
📋 Essential Duties & Responsibilities
| Category | Detailed Function |
|---|---|
| 🗳️ Election Management | Plans, organizes, coordinates, performs, and manages all facets of Federal, State, County, and contracted local political subdivision elections. Serves as the Early Voting Clerk for all applicable elections. |
| 📝 Voter Registration | Maintains voter registration records, processes status changes, ensures database accuracy, issues voter registration certificates, and maintains street indexes for proper precinct assignment. |
| 🔒 Security & Compliance | Monitors and manages the security of election records, voting equipment, and other items according to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission schedule. Develops and implements policies in compliance with state/federal laws. |
| 💰 Budget & Liaison | Prepares and manages the annual budget. Serves as County liaison to Local, State, and Federal officials, political party chairs, and community leaders regarding election matters. |
| 👥 Supervision | Supervises, recruits, and manages hourly department staff and temporary election workers. Conducts state-mandated Election training. |
🎓 Qualification Requirements
✅ Education & Experience
- 🎓 Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (Some college preferred).
- 🏢 Experience: 5 or more years’ experience in Federal, State, or County Government.
- ⭐ Preferred: Elections office administration experience.
- 👔 Supervisory: Must have experience hiring and training a staff of 3 or more.
📜 Licenses, Certifications & Restrictions
- 🚗 License: Valid Texas Driver License.
- 🗳️ Voter Status: Must be a registered voter of the State of Texas.
- 🚫 Restriction: May not be a candidate for public office, hold a public office, or hold a position in a political party.
- 💰 Bond: Ability to post a bond set by Commissioners’ Court (not to exceed $20,000).
- 🗣️ Language: Bilingual in Spanish (Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish required).
🧪 Testing & Background Checks
- 🔍 Criminal Background Check
- 💊 Drug Test
- 🚗 Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check
🚧 Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Physical: Frequently required to walk, sit, type, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Travel: Reliable personal transportation is a necessity. Travel required for election cycles, meetings, and trainings.
- Hours: Must maintain flexibility in time management. Required to work long irregular and weekend hours during election season.
- Stress: Ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions.
ℹ️ Special Requirements
- Must sign a yearly contract renewal upon performance evaluation.
- Must complete the Public Information Act training module within 90 days of employment.
- Must be familiar with Election Code and its statutes.
- Must be meticulous in submitting time-sensitive materials to the Secretary of State.
- Willing to promote voting throughout the County and remain impartial.
💸 Application Fee
There is No Application Fee listed for this recruitment.
📅 Important Dates
- 🟢 Application Start Date: Currently Active
- 🔴 Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
📝 How to Apply
Applications are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Human Resources office. Follow these steps to apply:
- Download the application from the link below or visit the HR Office.
- Fill out the application completely.
- Submit your application via one of the following methods:
- 📧 Email: hr@MedinaTX.gov
- 🏢 In-Person/Mail: Medina County Human Resources Office
1300 Ave M, Room 130, Hondo, TX 78861
🔗 Important Links
| 📥 Download Job Announcement PDF | Download PDF |
| 💻 Medina County Official Website | Visit Website |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the salary for the Elections Administrator position?
Ans: The annual salary is $67,901.50 plus Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 60 days.
Q2. Is being Bilingual required?
Ans: Yes, candidates must be Bilingual in Spanish with excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Q3. Can I run for political office while holding this job?
Ans: No, you may not be a candidate for public office, hold a public office, or hold a position in a political party.
Q4. What are the experience requirements?
Ans: You need 5 or more years’ experience in Federal, State, or County Government.
Q5. How do I submit my application?
Ans: You can email your completed application to hr@MedinaTX.gov or deliver it to the Medina County Human Resources office in Hondo, TX.
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