Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Operator

Posting Date08/27/25

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 Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Operator, you will facilitate the election process by organizing, processing ballots, and performing data entry.

About Us

Maricopa County Elections serves over 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders and 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

This position requires a High School diploma or GED.

Other Requirements

Must be a registered voter, or have the ability to become a registered voter, in the State of Arizona by the time of hire

Must pass an applicable background screening

Must be able to work overtime as necessary

Must have legible penmanship

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

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

Organizes bundles of ballots to feed into tabulators or scanners by sorting, stacking, and straightening bundles

Maintains accurate and legible documentation of ballots tabulated using a number pad on a keyboard

Lifts up to 50-pound ballot trays from racks to the tabulation machine

Stands throughout the assignment, moving ballots around the tabulation room for processing and organization

Assists other divisions within Elections or the Recorder’s Office with daily operations and additional job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Full-time/Temporary/Holidays/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle

Requires upper extremity repetitive motion

Requires the ability to review small fonts on hard copy or a computer screen

Requires the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 50 pounds and carry for 100 feet

Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time

All operations will be conducted under Livestream cameras and in the presence of political observers

Must not engage in any political discussions

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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