Temporary Ballot Courier

Posting Date
09/18/24
Application Deadline
09/25/24
Pay Range
The pay for this position is $18.00/hour.
This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Working hours may vary from part-time hours to full-time hours based on business needs.
Job Type
Temporary
Department
Elections
About the Position
Our Temporary Ballot Couriers retrieve ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes and securely deliver them to our central warehouse for processing. The position is a temporary assignment with Maricopa County supporting the elections before, during, and after the election cycle.
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

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

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
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Position may require the use of a County or personal vehicle, which will require a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, a reliable vehicle, and attendance in Maricopa County's Defensive Driving Course
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• One or more years of professional driving experience
• One or more years of warehouse experience
• One or more years of election experience

Job Contributions

• Works in teams of two representing different political affiliations (e.g. Republican and Democrat)
• Retrieves ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes and securely delivers them to the central warehouse for processing
• Completes a chain-of-custody form that is signed by a Polling Location or Vote Center Inspector to ensure the lawful hand-off and transportation of ballots
• A peer audit is conducted when ballots arrive at the central warehouse and ballots are prepared for transport
• Assists other divisions with election activities

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist of up to 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of up to 50 pounds for 100 feet
• Ability to stoop and bend
• Upper extremity repetitive motions
• Utilizing personal or county vehicle
• Work environment may be indoors or outdoors as needed

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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