Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Adjudicator

Posting Date

08/27/25

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Pay 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 Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department

Elections

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 602-506-3755.

As a Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Adjudicator, you will facilitate the election process by reviewing a voter's intent, processing ballots, duplicating damaged 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!

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Learn more at 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 be a registered Republican or Democrat voter
• 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
• One or more years of customer service experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Determines a voter’s intent on a bipartisan Duplication or Adjudication Board
• Reviews ballots using proprietary election software to accurately assess a voter’s intent
• Collaborates in teams of two, each representing different political affiliations (e.g., Republican and Democrat)
• Ensures thorough and legible documentation throughout the tabulation procedure
• 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 a hard copy or computer screen for an extended period of time
• Requires the ability to sit 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 th