Temporary Mail Clerk

Maricopa; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County Elections is seeking Temporary Mail Clerk/Election Workers to support the election process. You will operate mail-opening equipment to ensure ballots are opened, moved, and processed efficiently.

Hours may range from part-time to full-time with overtime as needed during the election cycle. A $1,250 retention incentive may be earned for eligible workers who meet requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered voter or able to become one in Arizona by time of hire.
• Must pass a background screening and fingerprint checks as required.
• Must be able to work overtime during the election cycle.

Responsibilities

• Operate mail opening machinery to open, move and process ballots.
• Handle end-of-day mail room cleanup and organization.
• Assist with pre-tabulation processing and related tasks.

Skills

Postal experience

Warehouse experience

Election experience

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department Elections

Pay

Pay for this position is $18 hourly.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Hours may range from part-time to full-time based on business needs.

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.

Temporary Election Workers Retention Incentive

Temporary Election Workers who meet eligibility requirements can earn a $1,250 One-Time Retention Incentive. Don’t miss your opportunity to qualify!

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!

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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.

We are Maricopa County

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We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.

You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in!

Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities.

We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!

Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.

Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!