Senate Session Amending Clerk

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Utah State Senate is seeking a flexible part-time Amending Clerk to participate in the annual legislative session. This nonpartisan, seasonal role runs January 18 through March 5, with daily session work and possible extended hours in the final weeks. Business attire is required.

You will support the Secretary of the Senate by amending and engrossing legislation, coordinating with attorneys, filing official versions, and preparing transmittal letters to the House. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Punctuality, dependability, and nonpartisanship is a MUST for this position
• Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Familiarity with an office environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products and other legislative software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work under pressure and time constraints, and maintain an organized work area
• Exhibit good work ethics and integrity

Responsibilities

• Following the Secretary of the Senate’s direction and instruction
• Ensuring that amendments are properly incorporated into legislation by comparing digital versions of amendments with original versions
• Using specialized legislative software to complete incorporation of amendments
• Working with drafting attorneys to address issues with amendments
• Maintaining and filing official versions of legislation and amendments
• Preparing official transmittal letters for each piece of legislation to be sent to the House of Representatives and ensuring the prompt delivery and receipt of transmitted legislation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Nonpartisanship

Office environment

Microsoft Office

Legislative software

Oral and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legislative software

Job description

FT / PT Status – Part-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary – $20.50 - $ Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – Open until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Utah Senate is seeking to fill a flexible part-time Amending Clerk position. This is a nonpartisan, seasonal position. Individuals hired for this position will serve during the Legislature’s annual general session from January 18 to March 5. This position will work daily during Senate sessions and may require extended hours the last two weeks of the session. Business professional dress is required, including a tie and sports coat or suit jacket for men.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is a unique opportunity to participate behind the scenes in the legislative process by assisting the Secretary of the Senate with amending and engrossing Senate and House legislation.

• Following the Secretary of the Senate’s direction and instruction
• Ensuring that amendments are properly incorporated into legislation by comparing digital versions of amendments with original versions
• Using specialized legislative software to complete incorporation of amendments
• Working with drafting attorneys to address issues with amendments
• Maintaining and filing official versions of legislation and amendments
• Preparing official transmittal letters for each piece of legislation to be sent to the House of Representatives and ensuring the prompt delivery and receipt of transmitted legislation
• Other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Punctuality, dependability, and nonpartisanship is a MUST for this position
• Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Familiarity with an office environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products and other legislative software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work under pressure and time constraints, and maintain an organized work area
• Exhibit good work ethics and integrity

ABOUT THE ROLE

Location – Capitol Hill
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114
United States

Schedule Code – AN – Employees of the Legislature. At will: Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at-will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position.

Pay – $20.50 hourly. This position is not eligible for benefits.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, contact Mark Thomas at 801-708-5181.