Contractual Legislative Editor Editing and Bill Processing Office of Policy Analysis Maryland General Assembly Annapolis MD

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Posted: Aug. 2, 2022

| Application Deadline:

Aug. 26, 2022

Title

Contractual Legislative Editor, Editing and Bill Processing

Office of Policy Analysis

Maryland General Assembly

Annapolis

SALARY

: $21/hour

Principal Duties

Proofread and edit, electronically or on hard copy, as required, all versions of legislative bills and amendments, budget documents, journals of legislative proceedings, indexes of new laws and other legislative documents. Employ research skills to ensure accuracy of text of bills, legislative publications, and database of the Maryland Annotated Code.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent training and experience will be considered.

Skill in proofreading and editing text, including strong reading comprehension and in-depth knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling and word usage.

Ability to concentrate and apply attention to detail under frequent extreme time pressures.

Ability to adapt to a unique work operation that requires legislative editors to work predominantly in assigned pairs.

Competency with Microsoft Word and familiarity with other standard computer programs.

Skill in carrying out research, principally through use of online and electronic sources.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, in writing and orally.

Availability to work extended and variable hours, including evenings and weekends, during the legislative session (January-April).

Capability to telework when assignments or conditions warrant.

Work Environment

Employees of the Department of Legislative Services function on a nonpartisan basis and by law may not engage in partisan political activity at any time at the federal, state or local levels. The department offers a diverse and collegial environment for persons motivated to provide nonpartisan support to Maryland’s legislative and policymaking process.

To Apply

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@mlis.state.md.us

and include code 22-22. The cover letter should state the reasons for interest in the position, any relevant experience, and availability to begin work.

The Department of Legislative Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in a manner that violates law, regulation or legislative policy.

Website: https://dls.maryland.gov/home/

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