Official Reporter (Stenographer)

Maryland Court Reporters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Court Reporters is seeking an Official Reporter (Stenographer) to provide verbatim transcripts of congressional proceedings, hearings, and related meetings. The role requires high-speed reporting and strict confidentiality handling sensitive documents.

The position works in a small office setting with flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed; a National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred and a security clearance is

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide verbatim transcripts from congressional proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of parliamentary language and House rules.
• Excellent command of English spelling and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Accurate reporting of congressional proceedings, floor activities, hearings, and caucus meetings.
• Edit and proofread transcripts for accuracy and style.
• Collect and insert all relevant documents into transcripts.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents.

Skills

Stenography

Verbatim reporting

Court reporting

English grammar

Education

NCRA certification

Job description

Official Reporter (Stenographer)

Salary: Up to $157,291.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Responsible for verbatim reporting of congressional proceedings, floor activities, meetings, hearings, markups, and caucus meetings; responsible for the general understanding of legislative and parliamentary nuances related to the Congressional Record; produce transcripts in a timely fashion while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality of secret and top-secret documents. Works in a small workstation in an office environment without expectation of privacy where noise levels are usually moderate.

• Accurate reporting of congressional proceedings, floor activities, hearings,and caucus meetings.
• Utilization of proper English grammar and punctuation in accordancewith the Government Publishing Office Style Manual.
• Use of parliamentary language consistent with committee rulesprocedures to reflect actions taken by Congress.
• Edit and proofread transcripts.
• Collect and insert all appropriate documents from proceedings toreflect actions taken.
• Understands and supports other services and areas of the Office ofOfficial Reporters.
• Accepts performance-based criticism and direction, meets attendancerequirements as established by the office, and works a flexible scheduleincluding long hours, nights, and weekends when necessary.
• Maintains a good working relationship with other Office of OfficialReporters staff, works cooperatively and courteously with others, works wellunder pressure, and handles stress appropriately.
• Performs other official duties as assigned.

Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner. Ability to perform the major duties described above. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of responsibilities. Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures. Strong organizational skills required. Extensive knowledge and experience in reporting and ability to report multi-voice hearings on various subject matters at very high speeds. Expert knowledge of English spelling and vocabulary and the Rules and procedures of the House. A National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) proficiency certification or similar certification from any State or jurisdiction is strongly preferred. National Security Clearance is required. This position is identified as a Test Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing. Must have familiarity with the congressional legislative process, have an analytical mind, and be detail oriented.