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Registrar of Voters

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County of Kern

Bakersfield, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 13 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/17/2026

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Job Description

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

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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 To apply, visit: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1307538-300215.html jeid-8543250a2bcb403bae77e69380c88b1d