Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (MORE THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Location

702 Capital Ave Capitol
Annex Room 456
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Legislative Digital Press Operator in the Print Shop. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment.
The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.
The individual selected for this position must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and be public service oriented with the ability to maintain a good rapport with LRC staff, state employees, and the general public. The individual must be able to work under stress, with the understanding that during legislative sessions and occasionally during the interim period, working significant amounts of overtime will be required.
This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.
Job Duties:

• Program and operate digital presses.
• Install operator replacement parts.
• Operate industrial-grade double-head stitcher.
• Operate industrial-grade paper knife for various applications.
• Operate offline perfect binder.
• Mount posters and presentation checks to foam board.
• Pack, label, and ship hardbound publications.
• Assist with high-volume folding machines.
• Inspect quality and accuracy of printed material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to sustain a safe working environment.
• Knowledge of papers, inks, and other supplies used in digital printing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of free flow make ready.
• Ability to lift up to 50-pound boxes of paper/product.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while being detail oriented and flexible.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, legislators, vendors, and the public.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform duties in an expedient, professional manner.
• Working knowledge of the legislative process.
• Ability to understand and uphold the strict confidential nature of legislative work.
• Ability to uphold expectations of a nonpartisan staff member.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Minimum Requirements