Legislative Drafting & Research Specialist

County of Hawai`i; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Hawai'i Office of the County Clerk, Legislative Research Branch (LRB) seeks a full-time exempt staff member to assist the County Council and other departments with reviewing, revising, and drafting bills, resolutions, amendments, and other legislative documents. This position is exempt from civil service and at-will; starting salary will be based on qualifications and the advertised salary range.

Appointment may be made at any rate within that range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, journalism, communications, political science, library science, history, philosophy, economics, or related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and information literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional office environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread legislative documents for editorial, stylistic, and grammatical accuracy and consistency.
• Work closely with elected officials and staff to clarify legislative intent and support policy development.
• Review and proof revisions to the County Code and County Charter for conformity with enacted ordinances and amendments.
• Conduct in-depth research on legislative, policy, and administrative topics using various sources.
• Perform research and other duties as requested by the County Clerk, Deputy County Clerk, or LRB supervisor.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

County of Hawai'i Office of the County Clerk, Legislative Research Branch (LRB) seeks a full-time exempt staff member to assist the County Council and other departments with reviewing, revising, and drafting bills, resolutions, amendments, and other legislative documents. This position is exempt from civil service and at-will; starting salary will be based on qualifications and the advertised salary range.

Appointment may be made at any rate within that range.