Elections Aide - Elections Department

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

2d • $17 - $22

About The Position

The Pima County Elections Department will be hiring temporary employees for the following areas of the department: Front Office Basic duties: Answer phones, perform data entry, and provide general staff support. Prepare and organize election materials. Assist with Poll Worker recruitment and database management. Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively. Ability to work independently, within a team, and engage effectively with the public. Additional responsibilities as needed. Warehouse Basic duties: Lift and remove boxes and items from shelves and bins. Operate delivery vehicles, load and unload supplies and materials. Daily use of forklifts, ladders, and pallet jacks. Receive, store, distribute, and inventory supplies. Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and push. Ability to work in a warehouse environment (hot/cold) for 8 hours. Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information. Ability to work independently, within a team, and engage effectively with the public. Additional responsibilities as needed. Technical Basic duties: Prepare and test election equipment. Operate computer and other equipment for ballot tabulation. Knowledge of basic computer skills. Ability to multitask. Attention to detail. Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively. Ability to work independently, within a team, and engage effectively with the public. Must have a flexible schedule and availability to work long days. Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and push. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Additional responsibilities as needed. Elections Aide - Early Boards Basic duties: Process early ballots. Manually count envelopes against reports. Complete daily logs of processed work. Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively. Ability to work as part of a team. Additional responsibilities as needed. Training Coordinator Support Basic duties: Learn election day software and equipment to provide Poll Worker training class support. Support with logistics, worker coordination, and equipment setup/breakdown for classes. Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and push. Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively. Ability to work independently, within a team, and engage effectively with the public. Additional responsibilities as needed. Must be available to work on-call as needed and work overtime for extended periods of time.

Requirements

• Must be a registered voter with current registration in Pima County
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application
• Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application
• Positions within the Elections Department require an Election Officer Certification & Training Program to be completed and maintained as dictated by the Arizona Secretary of State’s office. Failure to obtain / maintain the required certification/licensure shall be grounds for termination
• Valid driver license is required at time of application
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record
• Must be available to work on-call, as needed, and work overtime for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with office practices
• Experience with math principles
• Experience with written and oral instructions and communication
• Experience with safety procedures for moving supplies
• Experience performing operator-level maintenance on assigned voting equipment
• Experience interpreting street guides or maps

Responsibilities

• Processes early ballots for tabulation
• Prepares election supplies and voting machines for delivery to poll locations
• Makes minor mechanical and electrical repairs on voting equipment
• Loads and unloads election supplies and other materials
• Transports and receives election ballots, returns, and precinct supplies

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed