Temporary Mail Clerk

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

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Job summary

Maricopa County Elections invites applications for a Temporary Mail Clerk to assist in processing mail ballots using mail-opening machinery. The role focuses on opening, moving, and staging mail for pre-tabulation while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in postal or warehouse settings and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in postal environments is preferred.
• Customer service experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate mail-opening machinery and process mail for pre-tabulation ballot processing.
• Assist with end-of-day mail room organization and clean-up.
• Move and position mail trays and postal cages as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mailroom equipment

Job description

About the Position

As a Temporary Mail Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process by using the mail-opening machinery to ensure all mail is opened, moved, and processed.

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
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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 time of hire
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary

We Also Value

• One or more years of postal experience
• One or more years of warehouse experience
• One or more years of election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience

Job Contributions

• Requires long periods of standing while utilizing electronic mail opening machinery to open ballots in bulk prior to pre-tabulation ballot processing.
• Pushes and pulls baker racks weighing up to 150 pounds and postal cages weighing up to 250 pounds around the mail room, pre-tabulation processing staging area, or secured ballot vault.
• Assists with end-of-day clean-up and mail room organization.

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Overtime/Holiday hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Requires the ability to review small fonts on hard copy, to stand for extended periods, to walk on an inclined surface, the use of upper extremity repetitive motion, pivoting a minimum of up to 20 pounds, lifting floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of up to 20 pounds, carry it up to 450 feet, reach overhead, lift a minimum of up to 20 pounds, push/pull a minimum of up to 250 pounds for up to 450 feet, work in close proximity to others
• Work may occur indoors or outdoors in potentially high temperatures and may expose the employee to dust particles and loud noise
• All operations will be conducted under livestream cameras and in the presence of political observers
• Must not engage in any political discussion during the election

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.