Deputy Registrar I at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

Working Title of Vacant PositionDeputy Registrar I
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Division: REGISTRAR
Requisition Number: 202637
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm/Monday-Friday | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: Starts at $35,528

Job Description: The purpose of the position is to scan incoming cards/applications for registration and decide whether to deny or accept the applications. The position is responsible for applications for the area of responsibility.

Key responsibilities:

• Scans incoming applications and decides whether to accept or deny the applications for registration in accordance with departmental procedures and regulations.
• Prints report of previous day’s work and checks report for accuracy.
• Mails out-of-state cancellations.
• Sends voter applications to libraries, other City offices, community centers, and high schools.
• Enters application data into computer system.
• Assists citizens who come in to vote absentee, checks records on registered voters, gathers candidate contribution information, or request copies of reports.
• Prepares routine data reports for area of responsibility.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in election laws, secretarial skills, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Job Open Date: 01/16/2026
Job Close Date: 01/30/2026