Absentee Coordinator

Absentee Coordinator

Salary

$56,107.00 - $65,927.00 Annually

Location

Chesterfield, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-00173

Department

Registrar

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; two years of experience in a Virginia elections office; preferred familiarity with absentee voting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and procedures related to the registration of voters and administration of absentee voting in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Regularly work under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
• Awareness or use of VERIS
• Ability to interpret and understand Election law.
• Confident team member with excellent verbal and written communications
• Effectively represent the General Registrar in responding to inquiries and providing information and assistance in absentee voting and voter registration.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Duties

• Supervises and coordinates all activities pertaining to all mailed absentee voting - regular, permanent, military, and overseas - according to federal and state election laws
• Assists in recruitment of staff, hiring, and training all staff as it relates to absentee voting
• Oversees the Central Absentee Precinct and provides training for election workers
• Supervises and coordinates activities involved in preparing absentee ballots for tabulation on Election Day
• Assists in programming and conducting Logic and Accuracy testing of the voting machines used during absentee voting
• Answers questions and provides information to the public, candidates, political party representatives, and other stakeholders regarding absentee voting laws and regulations
• Responds to e-mails concerning absentee processes and procedures
• Compiles Absentee Voting Reports
• Keys in operating Tri-Tek Machine and High-Speed scanner

Performs other work as required.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Work Location

Registrar

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.

01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associates)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelors)
• Masters Degree

02

Are you experienced at being flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of responsible experience do you have working in Elections to include voter registration and absentee processing? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years

04

How many years of supervisory and management experience do you have working in Elections to include voter registration and absentee processing? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years

Required Question

Employer Chesterfield County

Address Human Resources Department

9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40

Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832

Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)

Website http://www.chesterfield.gov