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About the Position

As a Temporary BTC Operator, you facilitate the election process by organizing and processing ballots and performing data entry. This position requires the employee to work in the office, in the field, or customer-facing for all hours worked. This is a temporary position supporting the November General Election with an anticipated start date in October. 

Apply Today! Temporary Election Workers who meet eligibility requirements can earn a $1,250 One-Time Retention Incentive. Don’t miss your opportunity to qualify!

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!

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

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, the ability to review small fonts on hard copy or computer screen, the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist up to 50 pounds, and carry for 100 feet, and 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
• Requires the use of proprietary elections-related software, a tabulation machine, scanners, and Microsoft Office products
• Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times

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 [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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