What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Session Proofreader position at State of Idaho?
Description
Legislative Services Office
Legislative Session Proofreader
Temporary Position for the 2026 Legislative Session
Open for Recruitment: November 3, 2025 – November 17, 2025
Starting Salary Range: $21.00 per hour Location: Idaho State Capitol, Boise
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION:This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
Responsibilities
Research and Legislation Division Legislative Services Office
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0054
For additional information see Legislative Services website at: www.legislature.idaho.gov
OVERTIME NOTICE:At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Idaho Legislative Services Office.
Legislative Services Office
Legislative Session Proofreader
Temporary Position for the 2026 Legislative Session
Open for Recruitment: November 3, 2025 – November 17, 2025
Starting Salary Range: $21.00 per hour Location: Idaho State Capitol, Boise
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION:This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
Responsibilities
- Proofread legislative documents for sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format
- Read proposed legislation aloud to a partner – checking for accuracy against the Idaho Code
- Track legislation in an electronic management system
- Other duties as assigned
- Considerable knowledge of the rules of English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Knowledge of proofreading methods; experience preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and in a team setting while meeting deadlines
- Ability to read aloud for extended periods of time
Research and Legislation Division Legislative Services Office
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0054
For additional information see Legislative Services website at: www.legislature.idaho.gov
OVERTIME NOTICE:At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Idaho Legislative Services Office.
Salary : $21