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Ballot Tabulation Technician

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
510 South 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 11, 2025

Posting Date

07/10/25

Application Deadline

07/14/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.75 - $24.38 hourly
Full Pay Range: $19.75 - $30.50 hourly

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

The Ballot Tabulation Technician is a key member of the ballot tabulation team, supporting various stages of the ballot tabulation process including ballot proofing, equipment testing, adjudication, duplication, and ballot tabulation. This role also assists with training and supporting temporary election workers.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with prior election experience. A hybrid work schedule is available after training and outside of peak election periods

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

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

  • Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Two years of administrative experience

  • High school diploma or GED

  • A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

  • Must successfully complete and maintain the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer Certification

  • Must be registered or eligible to register to vote in the state of Arizona

  • Must complete a signature comparison class

  • Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license

  • Must complete a thorough background screening

  • Mandatory overtime during all election cycles

We Also Value

  • Associates degree or higher in Public Administration or a related field

  • Advanced administrative experience

  • Prior Elections experience

Job Contributions

  • Assists with organizing, building, and proofing ballots

  • Supports ballot tabulation by operating tabulation equipment, maintaining accurate logs, and handling the disposition of counted ballots

  • Assists with Pre-and Post-Election Logic & Accuracy (L&A) testing conducted in-house, preparation for the hand count audit batch tabulation, setup of electronic voter check-in equipment before elections, and post-election maintenance of tabulation equipment

  • Assists with training and leading temporary election workers

  • Drafts, reviews, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the tabulation team as processes evolve

  • Learns and supports adjudication and duplication procedures to assist team members working in those areas

  • Provides assistance to other divisions

Working Conditions

  • Exerting up to 10-25 lbs. for a minimum distance of 20 feet

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

  • Ability to review small fonts on a hard copy or computer screen for an extended period of time

  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

  • Must not engage in any political discussion

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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