Temporary Election Services Office Assistant

Posting Date

10/30/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$15.15 - $25.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Elections

About the Position

This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.

If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755.

The Temporary Election Services Office Assistant provides general administrative and operational support to various teams within the Maricopa County Elections Department. Depending on department needs, assignments may include supporting the Hotline Room, Communications Center, or other office operations. Duties may include compiling reports, preparing materials, organizing information, assisting with projects, and completing other administrative assignments throughout the election cycle.

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

• Six (6) months of clerical and/or customer service experience in a public-facing office or lobby setting
• High school diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

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

Job Contributions

• Supports election services, including providing assistance on a call-in hotline, in the Communications Center, and other essential tasks that support office operations
• Responsible for compiling reports, preparing materials, organizing information, and other assignments throughout the election cycle
  

Working Conditions

Work may be performed in an office or administrative environment, a busy call center environment, out in the field, or in a warehouse. Work is fast-paced and time-sensitive. Mandatory overtime is required during periods of high work volume.

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.

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Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please click here.

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.

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