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Qualifications
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Knowledge of Alaska legislature, legislative procedure, and legislative committees
Knowledge of Alaska state government divisions and agencies
Knowledge of basic computer programs
Ability to write and speak clearly, concisely and in a well-organized manner
Ability to act professionally, objectively, and impartially in dealing with legislators and public
Ability to communicate and perform effectively and diplomatically with personal contacts
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive work
Alaska resident
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year relevant work experience
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefit Package
The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Surgery Plus
In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short- and long-term disability
Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, one steam room, lockers, and towel service
For mental health wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Well-Being
The State offers savings and investment plans, paid leave, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date
Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes
Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security
Workers Compensation Insurance
Voluntary Savings Plan (Defined Benefit participants only)
Professional Development
Professional development that empowers employees to do the work they love and reach their career goals is encouraged and expected
Work/Life Balance
Work/life Balance Is Supported Through:
Agency staff may accrue as compensatory time up to 150 hours of hours worked over the standard work week (40 hours)
There is no cash value to compensatory time
The State offers paid leave starting at 6:28 (h:mm) a pay period or 21 days a year
If you have previous time working for the State of Alaska in a leave eligible position, the time will be calculated into your accrual rate
12 paid State holidays each year
Responsibilities
The nonpartisan Legislative Affairs Agency provides objective, accurate, and timely services and products to the Alaska Legislature and Alaskans to support and inform policy making, facilitate public access to the legislative process, and preserve the legislative institution
Working in seamless partnership across sections, staff approach their tasks with professionalism, grace, and courtesy in supporting the challenging and vital work of the legislative branch
Works in the Juneau Legislative Information Office to support session activities of the Legislature
Provide information via phone, email, and online chat service, connect constituents to their legislators, moderate live committee hearings and assists the Information Officer with the daily office operation
This position will work 40 hours per week
Operates teleconference equipment and moderates committee hearings to help facilitate public testimony and participation in the legislative process
Maintain communication with Media Services regarding the status of meetings and troubleshoots problems with the teleconference connections or equipment during the hearings
Processes public information messages (POMs) by taking information by phone, e-mail or fax and relaying the message to the appropriate legislative office
Answers office telephones and responds to questions from constituents and legislative staff
Acts as a call operator for committee hearings and gathers information from callers to assure they are placed in the correct meeting
Conducts basic research on topics related to statutes, legislation, and legislative actions
Identifies appropriate resources for public questions and provides contact information
Job description
Job Description

The nonpartisan Legislative Affairs Agency provides objective, accurate, and timely services and products to the Alaska Legislature and Alaskans to support and inform policy making, facilitate public access to the legislative process, and preserve the legislative institution.

Working in seamless partnership across sections, staff approach their tasks with professionalism, grace, and courtesy in supporting the challenging and vital work of the legislative branch.

Definition:

Works in the Juneau Legislative Information Office to support session activities of the Legislature. Provide information via phone, email, and online chat service, connect constituents to their legislators, moderate live committee hearings and assists the Information Officer with the daily office operation. This position will work 40 hours per week.

Examples Of Duties:

Operates teleconference equipment and moderates committee hearings to help facilitate public testimony and participation in the legislative process.

Maintain communication with Media Services regarding the status of meetings and troubleshoots problems with the teleconference connections or equipment during the hearings.

Processes public information messages (POMs) by taking information by phone, e-mail or fax and relaying the message to the appropriate legislative office.

Answers office telephones and responds to questions from constituents and legislative staff.

Acts as a call operator for committee hearings and gathers information from callers to assure they are placed in the correct meeting.

Answers online website chat service.

Conducts basic research on topics related to statutes, legislation, and legislative actions.

Identifies appropriate resources for public questions and provides contact information.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Knowledge of Alaska legislature, legislative procedure, and legislative committees.

Knowledge of Alaska state government divisions and agencies.

Knowledge of basic computer programs.

Ability to write and speak clearly, concisely and in a well-organized manner.

Ability to act professionally, objectively, and impartially in dealing with legislators and public.

Ability to communicate and perform effectively and diplomatically with personal contacts.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive work.

Why work for the Legislative Affairs Agency?

Working here is a chance to be a part of Alaska history. LAA employees provide essential nonpartisan support to the Legislature where vital policy and laws are created. The Agency is made up of eleven sections led by a management team with 200 years of combined legislative experience and institutional knowledge who, along with our staff, share an unwavering commitment to serving Alaskans. We work in a dynamic environment and teamwork is not just a buzzword, but fundamental to everything we do.

We Value:
• Accountability. We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.
• Respect. We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
• Integrity. We are honest and ethical in our work.

The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge and backgrounds can bring to our work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace.

Comprehensive Benefit Package

The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Surgery Plus. In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short- and long-term disability.

Health and Wellness

Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, one steam room, lockers, and towel service. For mental health wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Financial Well-Being

The State offers savings and investment plans, paid leave, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals.

This Includes:
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
• Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
• Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
• Workers Compensation Insurance.
• Voluntary Savings Plan (Defined Benefit participants only)

Professional Development

Professional development that empowers employees to do the work they love and reach their career goals is encouraged and expected.

Work/Life Balance

Work/life Balance Is Supported Through:
• Agency staff may accrue as compensatory time up to 150 hours of hours worked over the standard work week (40 hours). There is no cash value to compensatory time.
• The State offers paid leave starting at 6:28 (h:mm) a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for the State of Alaska in a leave eligible position, the time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
• 12 paid State holidays each year.
• The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
• The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees’ children.
• An assigned parking space may be available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

Alaska resident

High school diploma or equivalent.

One-year relevant work experience.

Additional Required Information

Special Note:

This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3). Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.

Additional Required Information

Multiple vacancies may be recruited through this posting.

Only selected applicants will be interviewed.

Interviewed applicants must provide three references.

Contact Information

Legislative Affairs Personnel

(907) 465-3854

[email protected]