Temporary Pre Employment Screening Jobs in Arizona

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About the Position

As a Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I, you will assist in facilitating the pre-tabulation ballot processing for Maricopa County Elections. Working as part of a bipartisan 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
• A 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
• This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, to meet high-volume deadlines, the use of upper extremity repetitive motion, repetitive reading to compare affidavit packet codes with ballot codes, 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

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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