Legislative Proofreader

Description

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE

Proofreader (Full-time)

Position Description: Proofread legislative documents within the Research and Legislation Division of the Idaho Legislative Services Office

Responsibilities:

• 
  Proofreads legislative documents and office publications for sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
• Reads proposed legislation aloud to a partner – checking for accuracy against the Idaho Code
• Tracks legislation in an electronic management system
• Ensures accuracy of published Session Laws and updated Idaho Code
• Reads affected code sections and tracks discrepancies between the printed books and the digital database

Minimum Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of the rules of English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar

• Experience proofreading or editing in a professional environment

• Ability to learn legal terminology

• Ability to work under pressure and in a team setting while meeting challenging deadlines

• Must be nonpolitical and discreet in this nonpartisan office serving legislators of all political affiliations in a confidential capacity

• Degree preferred but experience could substitute

About the Legislative Services Office:

• Career-long learning opportunities
• 
  Service-first culture

• Opportunity to play an integral role in the governmental process

In addition to the year-round 40-hour work week, candidates must have open availability during January through March with flexibility to work additional hours when needed.

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.