What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registrar of Voters position at Kern County?
Registrar of Voters
County of Kern, California
Bakersfield, CA
Annual Salary: $159,839 – $191,031 DOE/DOQ
The County of Kern, California, is seeking an experienced and transparent Registrar of Voters to oversee all federal, state, and local elections and ensure the integrity, accessibility, and efficiency of the electoral process. This role leads the County’s newly established Elections Department, which was recently separated from the Auditor-Controller-County Clerk’s Office, and plays a critical part in upholding public trust through accurate, secure, and compliant election administration. As a key partner to the Board of Supervisors and the community, the Registrar of Voters guides a high-profile and essential public function, balancing operational excellence with clear, responsive communication in a dynamic and visible environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in election administration and public sector operations, along with exceptional communication, judgment, and relationship-building and public-facing leadership skills to effectively engage diverse stakeholders, navigate complex legal requirements, and foster transparency and confidence in the democratic process. Deliver transparent, secure, and trusted elections, apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/3c4bd99b-65dd-441c-a800-e18f92e60a27
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Annual Salary: $159,839 – $191,031 DOE/DOQ
The County of Kern offers an attractive benefits package which includes a monthly car allowance of $599. Relocation assistance is available.
HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by July 2 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1307538-300215.html
View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/
SAVE THE DATES
Round one virtual interviews will take place on August 10. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on August 24. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Terri Maus-Nisich, with any questions:
- terri@wbcpinc.com
- 541-664-0376 direct
- 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free
Kern County Team: Please confirm if relocation assistance is available.
Yes, relocation assistance is available
Salary : $159,839 - $191,031