Signature Verification/Ballot Flagging Clerk

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $20 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Signature Verification/Ballot Flagging Clerk will participate in reviewing signatures on mail-in early ballot packets in accordance with standardized processes and procedures. The clerks must be detail-oriented and handle high volumes of time-sensitive tasks. The clerks will assist with curing activities and with completing data entry for voter requests. This position requires strong computer skills.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of responsible clerical and/or administrative experience
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, and assists up to thirty temporary workers who perform office support duties for the Early Voting Flagging Processing and Signature Verification functions, including: entering Early Voting Ballot requests, signature verification of returned voter Early Voting packets, maintenance of late or invalid returns, and notification to voters of insufficient ballot requests or affidavit returns
• Scans modifications for name changes, address changes, and signature updates
• Creates entries for and helps maintain the Active Early Voting List of voters, and separates incoming Early Voting mail for processing
• Prioritizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates work performed by assigned staff; monitors and approves hours worked and addresses temporary staff performance concerns with management as necessary; helps recruit, interview, and hire Early Voting support staff
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements policies, procedures, and processes relating to Early Voting Flagging, Signature Verification, and the Active Early Voting list in compliance with state statutes and federal election laws
• Provides assistance to other divisions of the Early Voting Division in performing functions in regard to the conduct of elections

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• 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 on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED