Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Floater

Posting Date

09/16/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Pay for this position is $18 hourly

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department

Elections

About the Position

As a Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Floater, you will facilitate the election process by organizing and processing ballots, providing guidance, and performing data entry. This position serves as a BTC Adjudicator, BTC Inspector, or BTC Operator, as needed, and assists with other assigned tasks. Floaters may also be asked to help with equipment setup and testing. If there is a recount, all floaters are asked to return after the election to assist with it. This is a temporary position supporting the November General Election with an anticipated start date in October. 

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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

This position requires a high school diploma or GED.

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 be an Independent or Party Not Designated registered voter
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary
• Must have legible penmanship

We Also Value

• One or more years of general office experience
• One or more years of moderate computer use experience
• One or more years of warehouse experience
• One or more years of election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Performs all Tabulation Room tasks and is cross-trained in all areas of the Tabulation Room
• Remains flexible on a daily basis to fill in where needed   
• Collaborates in teams of two, each representing different political affiliations, to assess a voter’s intent (e.g., Republican and Democrat), or assists teams when they are unsure about a voter’s intent by providing guidance and clarification
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation of ballot processing
• Stands throughout the assignment, moving between teams as necessary to provide guidance
• Organizes bundles of ballots to feed into tabulators or scanners by sorting, stacking, and straightening bundles
• Lifts up to 50-pound ballot trays from racks to the tabulation machine
• Assist with setting up and testing equipment for the Vote Centers
• Assists other divisions within Elections or the Recorder’s Office with daily operations and additional job duties as assigned 

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Holidays/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Requires the use of upper extremity repetitive motion, the ability to review small fonts on hard copy or computer screen, the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 50 pounds and carry it for 100 feet, and the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• All operations will be conducted under Livestream cameras and in the presence of political observers
• Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times during work
• Must not engage in any political discussions

Work requires the use of:

• Elections Proprietary Software
• Tabulation Scanners
• Microsoft Office
• Mouse and Keyboard

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

 

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