Temporary Mail Courier

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Temporary Mail Courier helps facilitate the election process by making postal runs to retrieve mailed ballots and by dropping off and picking up ballots for scanning at the vendor. The role also loads and unloads ballot carts at vendor and MCTEC facilities and operates mail-opening machinery to ensure mail is opened and processed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must be registered voters, or able to become registered voters, in Arizona by the time of hire; must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by then; and must pass applicable background screening. The role may require use of a County vehicle, which requires a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and completion of the County Defensive Driving Course. Overtime may be required.

Election-cycle full-time, temporary, overtime, and holiday hours are mandatory. Hours may vary from part-time to full-time based on business needs. The role involves physical work, including moving heavy racks and cages, standing for extended periods, and working indoors or outdoors in potentially high temperatures, dust, and loud noise. Operations take place under livestream cameras and in the presence of political observers; employees must not engage in political discussion during the election.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in Arizona by the time of hire.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
• If using a County vehicle, have current auto insurance and attend Maricopa County's Defensive Driving Course.
• Pass applicable background screening, including any required pre-employment background or fingerprint investigation.
• Be able to work overtime as necessary.
• Be able to review small fonts on hard copy; stand for extended periods; walk on an inclined surface; perform repetitive upper-extremity motion; pivot up to 20 pounds; lift up to 20 pounds from floor to shoulder and shoulder to waist and carry it up to 450 feet; reach overhead and lift up to 20 pounds; push or pull up to 250 pounds for up to 450 feet; and work in close proximity to others.
• Wear closed-toed shoes at all times.
• Refrain from political discussion during the election.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of postal experience.
• One or more years of professional driving experience.
• One or more years of warehouse experience.
• One or more years of election experience.
• One or more years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Make postal runs to the United States Postal Service to retrieve mailed ballots.
• Pick up printed items from Runbeck Elections and drop off ballots for imaging to initiate the signature verification process.
• Drop off and pick up ballots to be scanned at the vendor.
• Load and unload ballot carts at vendor and MCTEC facilities.
• Operate electronic mail-opening machinery to open ballots in bulk before pre-tabulation processing.
• Assist with end-of-day cleanup and mail room organization.
• Push and pull 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.

Benefits

• Eligible temporary election workers who meet the requirements can earn a one-time $1,250 retention incentive.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Work with a greater purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED