Vote Center Technician

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
315 West Buchanan Street (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025
Posting Date 04/16/25 Application Deadline 04/21/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.50 - $23.38 hourly Full Range: $20.50 - $32.00 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 Unclassified Department Elections About the Position The Vote Center Technician provides assistance and technical support related to Voting Centers for the Maricopa County Elections Department. Leveraging knowledge of standard office equipment and software, the Vote Center Services Technician acts as a critical point of contact for board workers and other troubleshooters, coordinates schedules, provides assistance to IT staff, and assists with revising and maintaining training materials in compliance with state statutes and federal laws. During high levels of activity, this employee ensures that hotline phone systems are staffed and operational. This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked. About Us Maricopa County Elections, a Department of the Board of Supervisors, serves over 2.2 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders as well as 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 Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties High School Diploma or GED Certificate An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience listed above may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Two years of experience supporting election activities Associate's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field Job Contributions Create and maintain a layout of Vote Centers specific to each location for proper placement of ballot-on-demand equipment and check-in stations Use inventory tracking for outgoing and incoming Vote Center equipment, conduct a post-election supply audit, and recommend quantities of supplies for reorder Distribute troubleshooter and courier supplies to staff and maintain inventory of radios, badges, notebooks, tablets with scanners, and printer supplies and accounts for the return of these items Coordinate the training and staffing of troubleshooters, troubleshooter techs, and ballot couriers needed for voter centers to ensure they are current on procedures prior to each election Review issues that occur during the election and assist in developing a plan to minimize the occurrence of such issues in future elections Working Conditions Work is performed in either an office or a warehouse setting, where loud noise may occur The job may involve exerting up to 50 lbs. and requires weeks of manual lifting and moving of election equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., along with performing repetitive motions A pallet jack will be used as part of the duties Mandatory overtime is required during election cycles 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. Apply Now!