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 temporary Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Clerk provides support to the Military and Overseas (MILOS) 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.
This temporary UOCAVA Clerk position has first and second shifts available
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
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
We Require
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in data entry from a document into a database
- Experience in keyboard and desktop navigation
- Must be able to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) with accuracy
- Experience in researching and gathering information
Other Requirements
- Must be registered or eligible to register to vote in Arizona
- Must be able to pass applicable background screening
- Must be able to work the full work assignment, extensive irregular hours, and shifts based on the department's needs
- Must have a valid AZ driver’s license
- Must demonstrate strong professional skills with internal and external stakeholders (written, telephone, and verbal)
- Self-motivated and initiating tasks will be required
We Also Value
- Bilingual experience in English and Spanish
- 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 supporting election activities
Job Contributions
- Performs office support duties processing Federal Post Card Applications. (FPCA) for military and oversees voters
- Timely detailed data entry/research of received FPCA forms to ensure adherence with federal and state statutory requirements (24-hour turnaround)
- Works with computers transferring files between systems
- Scans FPCA forms that serve as alternate Voter Registration forms
- Flags military and overseas citizens ballots for production
- Supports the distribution of military and overseas ballots (by mail, fax, or electronically
- Assists with responding to incoming inquiries from MILOS voters regarding the 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
Working Conditions
- Full-time/Temporary/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Bend, Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling of up to 25 pounds
- Work primarily occurs in a business office setting
- Must demonstrate the ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast pace, and time-critical work environment
- Time management is essential in this position
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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