What are the responsibilities and job description for the Session Capital Outlay Drafter position at Legislative Council Service?
he Legislative Council Service (LCS) is the central drafting, legal and policy research agency for the New Mexico Legislature. The LCS is nonpartisan, and much of the agency's work is confidential. The primary job of each LCS employee is to help the agency meet the expectations of the people it serves and to maintain and enhance the integrity and effectiveness of the legislature and the legislative process.
Job Summary:
Session Capital Outlay Drafters work with capital outlay project requests that have been submitted through an online web portal. The project requests, from local governments and other eligible entities, undergo a comprehensive editing process in preparation for inclusion in the annual capital outlay bill. Session Capital Outlay Drafters are responsible for fact checking and doing historical research, as well as writing, editing and proofreading. The position requires a substantial amount of time communicating professionally with legislative staff, local government entities and the public, providing guidance and assistance about the capital outlay process. In the second half of the legislative session, Session Capital Outlay Drafters work on processing and editing reauthorization requests for inclusion in the annual reauthorization bill. In alternate election years, the Capital Outlay Division also generates the General Obligation Bond bill.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Session Capital Outlay Drafters must have strong writing and editing skills, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A solid background in professional or legislative research is preferred. Experience with spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF tools is essential. Session Capital Outlay Drafters must also have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment during the legislative session.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is required. Legislative or professional research experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Employees work in a professional office setting in the State Capitol. Some lifting and carrying of computer equipment and file boxes is common. During legislative sessions, the LCS is open seven days per week. Working long hours on demand, including evenings and weekends, is the norm. Overtime pay is provided.
Please send your resume and a letter of interest to lcscapitaloutlayhiring@nmlegis.gov.
Pay: $24.65 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25