Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Specialist

Posting Date

09/22/26

Application Deadline

09/27/26

Pay Range

$20.25 - $32.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Recorder

About the Position

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Specialist works closely with the UOCAVA Supervisor to provide support to the UOCAVA Division during elections. This position distributes and processes electronic ballots for Military and overseas Voters. Additionally, the UOCAVA Specialist assists with training, supports temporary workers in the UOCAVA division, and provides administrative support to the department.

Outside of an election cycle, the UOCAVA Specialist will assist with Voter Registration form data entry, voter record modifications, Voter Registration database auditing and maintenance, including address verification mailings, push & pull of outside agency data, data maintenance, as well as assisting with reviewing and reconciling other Voter Databases (e.g., UOCAVA, Alternate Format tables, AEVL, etc.).

About Us

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (MCRO) is responsible for maintaining the Maricopa County voter registration records and for administering over elections in partnership with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The MCRO also maintains the permanent public record of over 50 million documents dating back to 1871, including deeds, plat maps, and a variety of other important documents. Our office serves over 2.5 million registered voters as well as 4.4 million residents across Maricopa County. The MCRO offers a friendly, welcoming, and collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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 exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Two (2) years’ experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Must be registered, or eligible to register, to vote in Arizona
• Must successfully complete the next Secretary of State Election Officer Certification
• Must be able to pass applicable background screening

We Also Value

• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• One (1) year of experience in performing administrative duties in an Election office environment
• Critical thinking skills
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma principles

Job Contributions

• Performs office support duties for Federal Post Card Applications (FPCA) entries and other support duties for the UOCAVA process and division
• Performs timely data entry/research of received FPCA forms to ensure adherence with federal and state statutory requirements (24-hour turnaround)
• Scans FPCA forms that serve as alternate Voter Registration forms
• Flags Military and Overseas Citizens ballots for production
• Supports the distribution of UOCAVA ballots (by mail, fax, or sent electronically)
• Assists with responding to incoming inquiries from UOCAVA voters regarding process and submission requirements and preparing returned UOCAVA ballots for disposition and duplication
• Assists with signature verification of returned voter Early Voting packets and entry and maintenance of the Active Early Voting List of voters
• Assists with flagging of Early Voting Ballot requests
• Off-cycle, the UOCAVA Specialist will assist with Voter Registration form data entry, voter record modifications, Voter Registration database auditing and maintenance, including address-verification mailings, push & pull of outside-agency data, data maintenance, etc.
• Off-cycle, assists with reviewing and reconciling other Voter Databases (e.g., UOCAVA, Alternate Format tables, AEVL, etc.)
• Assists other divisions of the Elections Department in performing their functions with regard to the conduct of elections

Working Conditions

This position requires extensive mandatory overtime during the Primary/General Election cycles, and as needed. This position requires frequent lifting up to 20 lbs and carrying/pulling/pushing this amount of weight for a minimum distance of 20 feet. Evenings and some weekend work will also be required.

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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