Hopi Translator - Voter Services Specialist; Tuba - Recorder

Nature of Work

At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award‑winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity;

from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

Please Note: This position is stationed in Tuba City, Arizona with occasional travel requirements throughout Coconino County. During election seasons there may be mandatory overtime on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Assists with and implements Hopi language translation of the Accessible Voting Equipment instructions
• Translates ballot initiatives and races
• Record the audio prompts and ballot races in the Hopi Language
• Travels to Flagstaff or central location to assist with the technical recording and proofing of Hopi language prompts and ballot language
• Provides relevant information regarding voting in Hopi language
• Produces reports on voter outreach activities and results
• Assists the public with voter registration and early voting
• Driving back and forth between Flagstaff and Tuba City
• Receives, sorts, files and retrieves forms, correspondence and documents
• Compiles reports and summaries of work
• Updates, checks and completes records, forms and documents
• Verifies discrepancies and makes corrections
• Processes documents to update and maintain files and records
• Research records and disburses information
• Processes & distributes confidential and sensitive documents
• Operates and maintains a variety of office equipment
• May perform data entry
• May orient and train other clerical staff
• May coordinate calendars, schedules, meetings, training and travel arrangements
• May assist other agencies and the public with information forms and other department resources and explaining procedures
• May answer incoming phone calls
• May order, receive and distribute office and program supplies

driving, sitting; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near‑far) for routine office and customer service duties; color vision for reading maps; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing and paperwork.

Three years' experience in performing clerical or administrative work within subject area; or Associate's degree and two years' experience in performing clerical or administrative work within subject area; or Bachelor's degree and one year experience in performing clerical or administrative work within the subject area; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Must be able to complete a background check. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Fluent in the Hopi language and resourceful and motivated to provide Hopi language translation for election materials and accessible voting equipment for the 2026 Primary and General elections; to provide voter education and access to election activities for Native American communities in remote locations within Coconino County; and have the ability to work independently while representing the County's values and goals.
• Experience working a federal election, familiarity with federal and state of Arizona election laws, and is a team player with excellent customer service and data entry skills.

• Hopi language proficiency
• Customer service experience
• Native American community outreach…