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Deputy Senate SecretaryWe are seeking an exceptional individual to serve as a Deputy Senate Secretary for the Alaska Legislature! This is a fully exempt job class under AS (3). Deputy Senate Secretary positions provide nonpartisan administrative support to all twenty state senators and their staff. These positions are selected by the Senate Secretary in accordance with Rule 3, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature. Employees are on call seven days a week and receive neither compensatory time nor overtime pay. No offer of employment implies a commitment to continued employment.Examples of DutiesUnder the direction of the Senate Secretary a Deputy Senate Secretary may perform the following: Prepare and finalize the daily Senate Journal, prepare and finalize Senate Journal Supplements and Joint Journal Supplements, prepare and operate voting board in Senate Chamber, take notes during floor session, other duties may be assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe ability to work within a high-pressure environment with multiple priorities, interruptions and demanding deadlines. Proficient knowledge in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook software within a business environment.Why Work as a Deputy Senate Secretary for the Senate Secretary's Office?The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work. 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 PlanWork/Life Balance Work/life balance is supported through:The State offers paid leave starting at 6:28 hh:mm a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for either the Executive or Judicial branch 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.Special Notice: This is a fully exempt job class under AS (3). Positions are required to be politically neutral, and subject to certain restrictions on partisan political activity.Contact InformationLiz Clark Senate Secretary
Worksite address
juneau, AK, 99811, US
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