Legislative Editor Job Pierre area,South Dakota USA,Government

Job - Legislative Editor

Agency:
Legislative Research Council

Location:

Pierre, SD

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the South Dakota Legislative Research Council. For more information on the Legislative Research Council please visit the LRC website.

The Legislative Research Council, which is the nonpartisan research and support staff to the South Dakota State Legislature, is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time
Legislative Editor
. An applicant must have an interest in the legislative process and be results-oriented, honest, discrete, trustworthy, and articulate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Proof legislative documents during session;

Printing and delivering all necessary session paperwork;

Assist in proofing the yearly Session Laws and Codified Laws;

Serve as committee secretary for the Rules Review and Code Commission Committees;

Compile and publish the South Dakota Register;

Proof and update Administrative Rules;

Compile and send LRC style and form rules packets to agencies;

Edit and format all office publications; and

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or political science is preferred;

Strong writing and proofing skills;

Strong computer skills, and the ability to learn specialized systems;

The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a manner that clearly and efficiently conveys information to legislators and the public;

The ability to remain objective and nonpartisan in relations to all legislative matters, maintain confidentiality, and handle politically sensitive work; and

Ability to work under tight deadlines and extended hours during the legislative session.

Salary Range:

$54,000 to $98,200. Actual starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is employed at will.

First review of applications will be August 17.

Any application or resume submitted for consideration will be kept confidential.

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