Reading Clerk/Subject Index Clerk

422 OK. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Representatives in Oklahoma City seeks a Reading Clerk/Subject Index Clerk to support daily sessions by reading bills, amendments, and letters, managing roll calls, and maintaining the subject index.

The role requires at least three years of legislative experience (Bachelor's preferred), strong reading and oral communication, and excellent attention to detail under deadline pressure.

Salary is $70,000 per year; full-time schedule with potential overtime during the legislative session.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of legislative experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong reading and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Read bills, amendments, citations, resolutions, and conduct roll call during daily sessions; operate chamber software; track amendments; update the subject index; assist in the final journal; prepare and disseminate citations.
• Assist the Chief Clerk with special projects and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Posting Title: Reading Clerk/Subject Index Clerk Agency 422 OK.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Supervisory Organization House of Representatives–State Capitol

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular Compensation

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Reading Clerk/ Subject Index Clerk
SALARY: $70,000/year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Read the bills, amendments, citations, resolutions, and conduct the roll call during daily sessions of the House; operate the Chamber voting, display, and microphone software; track filed amendments for daily session; update subject index for bills throughout the legislative process and assist in final journal; develop, print, track and disseminate citations for the House "of the Day" program for medical providers; and assist the Chief Clerk with various special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of three (3) years of legislative experience is preferred.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of the legislative process, terminology, advanced computer skills, strong reading and oral communication skills and an ability to follow written and oral instructions. Attention to detail is a must. Candidate must have the ability to perform under pressure, under demanding deadline dates during the legislative session, and have the ability to work overtime. Has the ability to perform assignments independently, guidance is provided on new or unusual situations.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Agency Contact

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

Industries: Government Administration
Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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