Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Inspector

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with a greater purpose

Opportunities for growth and devlopm't

Job summary

Maricopa County Elections seeks a Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center Inspector to organize and process ballots, provide guidance, and perform data entry during the election cycle.

Role requires high school diploma or GED, ability to work overtime, and the capacity to stand for extended periods in a supervised setting with cameras and observers. Earns $18 per hour as a seasonal position with opportunities for growth within Maricopa County.

Qualifications

• One year or more of general office experience.
• One year or more of moderate computer use experience.
• One year or more of election experience (preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist Adjudication teams by providing guidance on voter intent.
• Stand and rotate between teams to provide guidance.
• Maintain accurate, legible documentation of ballot processing.
• Support other Elections divisions with daily operations.

Skills

General office experience

Moderate computer use

Election experience

Bilingual: English and Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Proprietary elections software

Tabulation machine

Scanners

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Date

10/01/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Pay for this position is $18 hourly.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. This is a temporary position supporting the November General Election with an anticipated start date in October.

Job Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department

Elections

About the Position

As a Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Inspector, you facilitate the election process by organizing and processing ballots, providing guidance, and performing data entry.

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
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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 by the time of hire
• Must be an Independent or Party Not Designated registered voter
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary
• Must have legible penmanship

We Also Value

• One or more years of general office experience
• One or more years of moderate computer use experience
• One or more years of election experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Assists Adjudication teams when they are unsure about a voter’s intent by providing guidance and clarification
• Stands throughout the assignment, moving between teams as necessary to provide guidance
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation of ballot processing
• Assists other divisions within Elections or the Recorder’s Office with daily operations and additional job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Holidays/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Requires upper extremity repetitive motion, the ability to review small fonts on hard copy or computer screen, and the ability to stand for extended periods of time
• All operations will be conducted under Livestream cameras and in the presence of political observers
• Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times
• Must not engage in any political discussion

Requires the use of:

• Proprietary elections software
• Tabulation machine
• Scanners
• Microsoft Office products

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.