Clay County Board of Election Commissioners Position Type:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt Political Affiliation:
Republican (Required by RSMo §115.081 for bipartisan balance) Role Overview The Voter Registration Republican Deputy Clerk is a permanent staff position within the Clay County Election Board. This role serves as a critical component of the Board's year-round operations, ensuring the integrity of the voter rolls and election infrastructure. As an election is not a single-day event, this position maintains administrative and maintenance systems continuously, regardless of whether polls are open. The Clerk operates within a rigorous bipartisan framework, where all work is subject to dual-level verification to preserve neutrality and accuracy. 1.
Voter Registration, Record Maintenance and Records Retention Application Processing:
Manage the entry and research of new registrations, address changes, name changes, and political affiliation updates.
NVRA Compliance:
Execute National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) requirements, including the biannual countywide canvass using nonforwardable voter ID cards and processing returned mail with forwardable follow-up notices.
List Maintenance:
Research and update voter eligibility based on deceased-voter data, felony status, and interstate move notices to reduce duplicate registrations.
Bipartisan Proofing:
Perform mandatory bipartisan proofing of all voter-record changes, ensuring supporting documentation is correctly scanned and attached before work is finalized.
Statutory Compliance:
Adhere to state retention requirements for all election and registration records, including the microfilming of records approximately every four years. 2.
Maintain the physical data for districts, precincts, street ranges, and split precincts.
Boundary Updates:
Process annexations and boundary changes to ensure every voter address is correctly mapped to its respective precinct and ballot style.
Capacity Planning:
Review precinct population and voter capacity annually, proposing redrawn boundaries when voter growth exceeds operational limits.
Redistricting Support:
Assist in decennial and mid-decade redistricting projects as required by law or governmental action. 3.
Voter & Public Help Desk Election Day Command:
Serve as part of the office's command center on Election Day, answering telephone calls from both polling locations and the public.
Voter Assistance:
Help voters identify their correct polling location and provide guidance on acceptable voter identification and procedures.
Roster Research:
Conduct real-time research for voters not found on the poll books, determining their registration status, correct precinct, and applicable voting procedure.
Incident Documentation:
Investigating and documenting complaints, accusations, or concerns, escalating legal or security issues to the directors as necessary.
Qualifications & Requirements Citizenship:
Must be a United States Citizen.
Voter Status:
Must be a registered voter in Missouri and affiliate with the Republican Party.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required (Associate's or Bachelor's in Political Science, Geography, or Public Administration preferred).
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in data entry and Google Workspace. Experience with GIS software or the MCVR database is a significant plus.
Core Competencies:
Extreme attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information, and a commitment to maintaining a professional, bipartisan working environment.
Schedule:
Standard business hours with significantly extended hours during election cycles, including weekends and election nights.
Compensation & Benefits Starting Salary:
$25.70 per hour.
Benefits:
Comprehensive package including health insurance, retirement (LAGERS), and paid time off. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience to the Clay County Board of Election Commissioners office at 100 W. Mississippi St., Liberty, MO 64068 or email, directors@voteclaycountymo.gov,
Attn:
Sarah Woodward. The Clay County Election Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Missouri law, this specific vacancy must be filled by a person affiliated with the Republican Party to maintain bipartisan balance.
Pay:
From $25.70 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
