Elections Aide - Elections Department

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Department - Elections

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5941 - Elections Aide

Salary Grade: 1

Pay Range 

Hiring Range: $17.04 - $20.03 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $17.04 - $23.02 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 07/31/2026.

The Pima County Elections Department will be hiring temporary employees for the following areas of the department:

Elections Aide - Early Boards

Basic duties:

• Process early ballots.

• Manually count envelopes against reports.

• Apply basic math principles to 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.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy in a fast‑paced work environment.

• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Must be available to work on-call as needed and work overtime for extended periods of time.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• 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.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. 

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: 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. (License requirement applies to all areas except Early Boards).

Special Notice: Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Must be available to work on-call, as needed, and work overtime for extended periods of time. Must be a current registered voter in Pima County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities to be determined by position. Constantly required to exchange accurate information. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently remains in a stationary position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, and on a cell; Vision - may be required to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception and peripheral vision.

Working Condition: Occasionally moves about inside an office. Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Constantly works in an indoor environment.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.