Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I

Posting Date

07/21/25

Application Deadline

07/26/25

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.

Job Type

Temporary

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 Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I, you will assist in facilitating the Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processing for Maricopa County Elections. Working as part of a bi-partisan 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
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

This position requires a High School diploma or GED. Additionally, you must be able to use a calculator, hand scanner, or similar device.

Other Requirements  

• Must successfully complete a background screening
• Must be eligible to vote in Arizona
• Must be able to work 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 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

This position typically functions in an office or administrative environment and is now substantially exposed to adverse environmental 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
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to meet high-volume deadlines
• Upper extremity repetitive motion
• Repetitive reading to compare affidavit packet codes with ballot codes
• Ability to occasionally lift floor-to-shoulder or lower from shoulder-to-waist up to 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet
• 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 - 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 experie