Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Location

702 Capital Ave Capitol
Annex Room 456
Frankfort KY 40601 USA

Description

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Legislative Committee Analyst on the Interim Joint Committee on State Government. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment.
The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.
The individual selected for this position must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and be public service oriented with the ability to maintain a good rapport with LRC staff, state employees, and the general public. The individual must be able to work under stress, with the understanding that during legislative sessions and occasionally during the interim period, working significant amounts of overtime will be required.
This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.
Job Duties:

• Communicate with Committee Staff Administrator to learn about agency policies and procedures.
• Analyze and research issues related to committee’s jurisdiction, or other issues as assigned.
• Draft requested legislation using LRC programs and applications.
• Effectively communicate information orally or in written formats as requested with staff, non-staff, and legislators.
• Have or develop knowledge of assigned subject matter.
• Review and analyze federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and legal precedent.
• Work with agencies, legislators, and the public.
• Help arrange committee meeting logistics and staff meetings.
• Act as lead staff when requested for interim, session, or task forces.
• Undertake limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions as appropriate.
• Work with other LRC staff on the production of LRC publications.
• Work with other LRC staff on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
• Attend training as needed or directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and research ability.
• Ability to do legal research in the committee subject matter.
• Willingness to assist other committees and research issues not related to committees’ jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the legislative process and the bill drafting application.
• Willingness to meet short deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment or work independently.
• Willingness to work with other agencies, legislators, and the public.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows Office products, or demonstrated ability to learn Windows Office products.
• Ability to understand and uphold the strict confidential nature of legislative work.
• Ability to uphold expectations of a nonpartisan staff member.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Preferred knowledge and experience in the committee’s jurisdictional matters such as constitutional matters, state government sovereignty and processes, state contracting and procurement, state personnel matters or election law.

Minimum Requirements