Legislative Reading & Index Clerk

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma House of Representatives seeks a Reading Clerk/Subject Index Clerk for full-time work at the State Capitol. You will read bills, amendments, citations and resolutions, track legislative activity, and update the subject index throughout the legislative process.

You will conduct daily roll calls, operate voting, display, and microphone software, and assist with special projects for the Chief Clerk. Three years of legislative experience are required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of legislative experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with legislative terminology and process.
• Strong reading and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read bills, amendments, citations, resolutions, and related materials.
• Conduct the roll call during daily sessions.
• Operate voting, display, and microphone software.
• Track filed amendments for daily sessions.
• Update subject index for bills throughout the legislative process.
• Assist in final journal of approved bills.
• Disseminate citations for programs to providers and stakeholders.
• Assist the Chief Clerk with special projects.

Skills

Legislative process knowledge

Legislative terminology

Reading & oral communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Voting software

Advanced computer software

Job description

The Oklahoma House of Representatives seeks a Reading Clerk/Subject Index Clerk for full-time work at the State Capitol. You will read bills, amendments, citations and resolutions, track legislative activity, and update the subject index throughout the legislative process.

You will conduct daily roll calls, operate voting, display, and microphone software, and assist with special projects for the Chief Clerk. Three years of legislative experience are required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.