Elections Specialist I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001213
- Class code
- 32001213
- Pay group
- NC13
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Elections Specialist I is $50,088 to $87,654 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001213.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 02/2020.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class perform independent professional and administrative work with an election program in the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Work may involve managing or coordinating an election program/area of specialty with statewide scope involving research and considerable complexity; coordinating field work to ensure compliance and interpretation of election policies and procedures; or assisting with program management. Election Specialist Is will have extensive knowledge of a specific subject area related to elections and will provide independent consultation, training, and/or management of the respective program area.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of public program, processes and procedures. Considerable knowledge of research and standards applicable to the area of assignment. Working knowledge of election and voting administration systems. Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate statutory regulations of the assigned area. Ability to analyze, interpret, recommend, and implement policy and procedural guidelines. Ability to instruct and explain standards and procedures. Ability to establish effective working relationships, including seeking compliance with regulations. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written form. Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in making deci ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in public policy, political science, business administration or closely related area from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of administrative and/or technical experience in a public program as it relates to the area of assignment; or Associate's degree in business administration or closely related area from an appropriately accredited institution, and four years of administrative and/or technical experience in a public program as it relates to the area of assignment; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and six years of progressive administrative and/or technical experience in a public program as i ...
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Elections Specialist I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $4,036 | $6,457 | $48,432 to $77,484 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.