Enroller | Typist

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Qualifications
Experience operating computer equipment and using word processing software
Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office
Mastery of English grammar, style, usage, spelling, and punctuation
Understanding of the legislative process and state government
Experience prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines
Ability to act professionally, objectively, and impartially and to remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive material
Willingness to work unscheduled overtime on short notice
Potential for an assigned parking space
Alaska Resident
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of paid work experience performing word processing tasks
Typing speed of at least 60 words a minute
Applicants must provide a cover letter, which will be used as a writing sample
Interviewed applicants must provide three references
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
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
There is no cash value to compensatory time
An average of 21 days per year of accrued leave
The State offers paid leave starting at 6:04 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
Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information
AVTEC
Correctional Officers
Mt
Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same *** partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a 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
The Enroller-Bill Typist assists in producing bills, resolutions, and amendments of the legislature and in preparing passed legislation for transmittal to the Governor
The Enroller-Bill Typist is required to be politically neutral and to maintain confidentiality
Types bills, resolutions, and amendments using computer equipment and word processing software
Prepares passed legislation in enrolled form for transmittal to the Governor
Prepares documents for delivery to legislators
Other duties as assigned
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.

The Legislative Affairs Agency, Division of Legal and Research Services, is seeking an Enroller-Bill Typist. The position is a full-time seasonal position during the legislative session. The Enroller-Bill Typist assists in producing bills, resolutions, and amendments of the legislature and in preparing passed legislation for transmittal to the Governor. The Enroller-Bill Typist is required to be politically neutral and to maintain confidentiality.

General Duties:
• Types bills, resolutions, and amendments using computer equipment and word processing software.
• Prepares passed legislation in enrolled form for transmittal to the Governor.
• Prepares documents for delivery to legislators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience operating computer equipment and using word processing software.
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Mastery of English grammar, style, usage, spelling, and punctuation.
• Understanding of the legislative process and state government.
• Experience prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to act professionally, objectively, and impartially and to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive material.
• Willingness to work unscheduled overtime on short notice.

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

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. There is no cash value to compensatory time.
• An average of 21 days per year of accrued leave. The State offers paid leave starting at 6:04 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.
• The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
• The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees’ children.
• Potential for an assigned parking space.

Minimum Qualifications

Alaska Resident

And

High school diploma or equivalent.

And

One year of paid work experience performing word processing tasks.

And

Typing speed of at least 60 words a minute.

Additional Required Information
• Applicants must provide a cover letter, which will be used as a writing sample.
• Only selected applicants will be interviewed.
• Interviewed applicants must provide three references.

Special Notes:
This is a fully exempt job class under AS 3+.25.110(3). Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.

Hybrid telework options are available.

Contact Information

Lora Brown
Legal Editor
Division of Legal And Research Services
Legislative Affairs Agency
lora.brown@akleg.gov
(+07) 465-383+
State Capitol
Juneau, AK ++801-1182

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
• AVTEC
• Confidential
• Correctional Officers
• Marine Engineers
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Supervisory
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits
• Group-based insurance premiums for
• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same *** partner, and dependents)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year