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As a Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I, you will assist with pre-tabulation ballot processing for Maricopa County Elections. Working as part of a bi

partisan team, you will accurately prepare incoming early ballots.

About Us

As the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the country, Maricopa County Elections serves more than 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders as well as ballot measures. We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States. Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Experience utilizing a calculator or similar device
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background screening
• Must be eligible to vote in Arizona
• Mandatory overtime during all election cycles

We Also Value

• One or more years of general office experience
• One or more years of moderate computer use experience
• One or more years of election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience

Job Contributions

• Follows detailed step-by-step instructions to ensure work is auditable and process compliant
• Verifies that both the physical count of ballots and affidavits being processed are in balance and correspond to the written entries logged
• Accurately identifies and documents any discrepancies between affidavit and ballot codes for each affidavit packet handled and ensures proper processing of damaged ballots for audit purposes
• Prepares basic chain-of-custody paperwork for ballots delivered to the Ballot Tabulation Center
• May provide support to other divisions as assigned by supervisory staff

Working Conditions

• Some work shift flexibility is needed based on operational needs
• The usual work schedule is set as 8 hours, Monday-Friday, but may require:
  • Working holidays/weekends
  • Occasionally working only 4 hours a day
  • Occasionally working up to 10 hours a day
  • May be asked to take occasional days off when business needs do not require full staffing
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, to meet high-volume deadlines, and the use of upper extremity repetitive motion
• Repetitive reading to compare affidavit packet codes with ballot codes is required
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift floor-to-shoulder or lower from shoulder-to-waist up to 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet, and the ability to occasionally push/pull up to 50 pounds for 200 feet
• Must not engage in any political discussion during the election
• Attendance and punctuality are critical

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please clickhere.

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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