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TEXAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL is Hiring a Research Editor Near Austin, TX
Research Editor
4 Sessional Positions
(September 2, 2024 - August 29, 2025)
POSTING NUMBER 24016
DATE POSTED June 7, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE June 21, 2024
WHO WE ARE The Texas Legislative Council is an independent nonpartisan legislative support
agency that serves as a source of impartial research and information. The research
editor position is a sessional position within the research division of the council that
runs through the end of August 2025 with the possibility of regular employment
thereafter. Duties include editing legislative documents, online content, print
publications, memoranda, and correspondence. The council allows for hybrid
remote work in certain circumstances.
WHO YOU ARE We are looking for candidates who have a working knowledge of the legislative
process and the structure and functions of state government. Successful candidates
will also have an ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to a change of
pace in workload.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Primary responsibilities for this position include:
- Digitally editing documents produced by research staff (including resolutions, bill
form.
- Working with drafters and reviewers to ensure accuracy.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
STARTING SALARY $3,700.00 per month, with consideration for additional relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL • Vacation balance paid out for those with 6 months of continuous state service.
COMPENSATION • Compensatory time balance paid out upon completion of working through
August 2025.
BENEFITS • Medical insurance paid for full-time employees.
- Optional benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance available.
- 8 hours sick leave per month.
- 8 hours vacation leave per month.
- Compensatory time earned for any hours worked beyond regularly scheduled
hours.
Council employees receive free garage parking in the downtown area, and we are
in walking distance of many different bus routes and other public transportation
options.
proofreading experience preferred. Experience and education may be substituted
for one another.
Minimum qualifications for this position include:
- Thorough knowledge of grammar, syntax, vocabulary, spelling, and general rules
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in the use of word processing and other relevant software applications.
- Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as required, including evenings,
weekends, and holidays.
TO APPLY To be considered, an applicant must submit a resume and a completed State of
Texas Application for Employment (available on the council's website:
https://tlc.texas.gov/employment).
Submit requested documentation by:
Email
TLCCareers@tlc.texas.gov (preferred method)
Fax
(512) 936-1064
Mail
Human Resources Office
Texas Legislative Council
P.O. Box 12128, Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711-2128
As a condition of employment, legal proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
must be provided.
Requests for accommodation and/or services in the application process should
be made to the above-cited contact.
Job Summary
Full Time
$79k-102k (estimate)
06/09/2024
08/07/2024
parliament.gov.gy
Houston, AL
<25
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