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The Secretary of State's Bureau of Elections has a wide variety of responsibilities related to administering elections and government ethics in accordance with state and federal law. Our office provides access to the laws, official acts and other instruments vital to the efficient operation of state government.

To learn more about the Secretary of State, please visit our website: https://www.sos.nm.gov/
Why does the job exist?

This position will work as an independent professional under the oversight of the State Elections Director and Deputy Director to plan, develop, administer and evaluate the Safe at Home Program (formally known as the "Confidential Address Program" (CAP) for the State of New Mexico).
How does it get done?

This position is responsible for performing administrative tasks to ensure compliance with statutory mandates for the "Safe at Home" program for the State of New Mexico. The employee will manage all administrative aspects of the program, provide excellent customer service to program participants, ensure that confidential information is managed properly, create and disseminate program information to social and community service providers.

The position is responsible for administering the confidential substitute address mail-forwarding services outlined in state law, as well as provisions outlined in the Election Code. The employee will develop and implement voter registration and voting procedures for program participants statewide, ensuring compliance with the federal National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Voting Rights Act. The employee will lead program related activities such as the development and conduct of trainings, outreach resources and activities for internal and external stakeholders.

The employee will perform routine tracking and reporting tasks, gathering data from a variety of documents and information management systems in the area of elections and ethics, and will prepare statistical reports based on data exports. The employee will also coordinate with outside entities such as other state agencies, vendors, and county/municipal clerk offices to promote efficient operation and conduct of elections, in compliance with applicable laws. Employee will work with a broad constituency including political candidates/incumbents, county and municipal clerks and staff, as well as the general public. The employee will also monitor and update portions of the Secretary of State website to keep program information current. Employee will also assist with all Bureau of Elections projects as needed to ensure the mission and goals of the Office of the Secretary of State are achieved.
Who are the customers?

Constituents of the State of New Mexico; county and municipal clerks and their staff; election officials.
Ideal Candidate

Constituents of the State of New Mexico; county and municipal clerks and their staff; election officials.
Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.
Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage and exposure to occasional contacts with adult inmates. The SOS holds a separate telework policy.
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Agency Contact Information: Charlotte Chinana (505) 819-7623. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.