Temporary Military and Overseas Early Voting Clerk

Posting Date

04/22/24

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$17.00/hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Elections

About the Position

It's election season and we need your help! Election season is a crucial time for accuracy and expediency. If you want to be a part of one of the most important government tasks by using your exemplary administrative skills, this position is for you!

The Military and Overseas Early Voting Clerk provides support to the MILOS (Military and Overseas) team approximately eight weeks prior to Election Day. In this role, you will perform voter research on specialized computer systems, distribute electronic balloting for Military & Overseas Voters, and assist voters with questions and troubleshooting. Including performing data entry and assisting other divisions of the Elections Department.

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

• Perform work with a greater civic duty purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

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We Require

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience using professional skills to support internal and external stakeholders

Successful candidates must be registered or eligible to register to vote in Arizona by the time of hire. We require successful completion of a thorough background screening. You must be able to work irregular hours and shifts based on departmental needs, and you must have a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• Three years of experience performing computer-based tasks and clerical duties
• Two years of experience with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience in the Public Sector or related field
• Experience supporting election activities

Job Contributions

• Performs office support duties for the FPCA (Federal Post Card Applications) entry and other support duties for the MILOS process and division
• Timely data entry/research of received FPCA forms (Federal Post Card Applications) so to ensure adherence with federal and state statutory requirements (24-hour turnaround)
• Scans of FPCA forms that serve as alternate Voter Registration forms
• Flags Military and Overseas Citizens ballots for production
• Supports the distribution of MILOS ballots (by mail, fax, or electronically sent)
• Assists with responding to incoming inquiries from MILOS voters regarding process and submission requirements
• Assists with preparing returned MILOS ballots for disposition and duplication
• Assists with signature verification of returned voter Early Voting packets
• Assists with the Flagging of Early Voting Ballot requests
• Assists other divisions of the Elections Department with their daily functions and activities

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Bending, Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling up to 25 pounds
• Work primarily occurs in a business office setting
• Must demonstrate the ability to multitask in a high-volume and time-critical work environment

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• 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.

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