Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I

Posting Date08/25/25

Application DeadlineOpen Until Filled

Pay RangePay for this position is $17 hourly.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Based on business needs, hours may vary from Part-time to Full-time.

Job TypeElection Workers (Seasonal)

DepartmentElections

About the Position

This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.

If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at .

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!

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We Require

High school diploma or GED

Experience utilizing a calculator or similar device

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

Attendance and punctuality are critical; 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 or 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

Requires the ability to meet high-volume deadlines

Requires upper extremity repetitive motion

Requires repetitive reading to compare affidavit packet codes with ballot codes

Requires the ability to occasionally lift floor-to-shoulder or lower from shoulder-to-waist up to 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet

Requires the ability to occasionally push/pull up to 50 pounds for 200 feet

Must not engage in any political discussion during the election

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.

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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 click here.

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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