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Ballot Specialist Lead

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
510 South 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 22, 2025
Posting Date 04/21/25 Application Deadline 04/28/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.50 - $26.25 hourly Full Pay Range: $20.50 - $32.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The 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 Specialist Lead acts as a lead for the ballot proofing team to ensure that ballot text is accurate and complete. They work under the Tabulation Manager to ensure that ballot language is submitted in a timely manner, and they are responsible for creating textual and cosmetic ballot proofs for review and approval.Additionally, they work with the Tabulation Analyst Leads to complete the setup and coding of the tabulation system, testing of election equipment (pre & post), and assist with end-of-day and end-of-election reporting building. About Us Maricopa County Elections, a Department of the Board of Supervisors, serves over 2.2 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 Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option 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 Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of experience in performing office, administrative, and clerical duties High school diploma An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis Must be registered or eligible to register to vote in the state of Arizona We Also Value Experience in testing and operating election equipment and software Job Contributions Works with the Tabulation Manager, Tabulation Analyst Leads, and vendors on the set-up and coding process of all tabulation equipment and results loading which includes accessible ballot marking device (BMD) set-up, precinct-based tabulators and central count tabulators Acts as lead in the testing of election equipment, which includes marking test ballots, performing manual testing of equipment, loading and testing of in-house supported software applications Performs end-of-day tabulation reports that include final and end-of-elections report building for the canvass Assists with Pre and Post-Election Logic & Accuracy (L&A) testing performed in-house, the hand count audit batch tabulation preparation, pre-election setup of electronic voter check-in equipment, and post-election maintenance on all tabulation equipment Acts as a lead for the ballot proofing team Acts as shift lead during the ballot tabulation and assists Tabulation Analyst Leads with the setup and management of the adjudication and duplication systems and processes. Manages temporary staff serving on citizen boards Assists in management of temporary workers (citizen boards) during the election cycles; including: training, day to day operations, and shift scheduling Creates training materials for Adjudication and other areas as needed Works with Tabulation Manager to build ballots by reviewing items that need to be included in ballot and working on election management system to ensure election program meets all requirements Working Conditions Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period Must successfully complete and maintain the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Office Certification 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 Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and move 80 lbs. for a minimum distance of 20 feet Ability to stand for extended periods, operating electronic tabulation equipment during election cycles Ability to use a pallet jack Extensive mandatory overtime during election cycles 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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