STATE OF UTAH HOUSE MINORITY CONSTITUENT SERVICES SPECIALIST |
SALARY: | $13 – $17 Hourly |
OPENING DATE: | 4/10/18 12:00 PM |
CLOSING DATE: | 4/17/18 12:00 PM |
NUMBER OF OPENINGS: | 1 |
POSITION TYPE: | Part-time (20 hours/week, then 40 hours/week during 10 weeks leading up to and including the legislative session) |
BENEFITS: | This position may be eligible in the future for a full benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, plus paid leave to include annual, sick, and holiday pay. |
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: | 350 North State Street, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 |
RECRUITER NAME: | Lisa Jones |
RECRUITER TELEPHONE NUMBER: | 801-326-1503 |
RECRUITER EMAIL ADDRESS: | lsjones@le.utah.gov |
OVERTIME EXEMPT: | Yes |
SCHEDULE CODE: | AN – Employees of the Legislature |
SCHEDULE CODE DESCRIPTION: | Schedule A or TL – At will: Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position. |
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER BY EMAIL TO lsjones@le.utah.gov WITH “HOUSE MINORITY CONSTITUENT SERVICES SPECIALIST” IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Employees in this position are appointed, non-classified, and overtime exempt. Employees provide administrative support for the Utah State House of Representatives Minority Caucus. Employees respond to constituents and support Representatives in their work to do so. Employees work closely with Representatives and staff to assist with receiving, organizing, and originating correspondence, documentation, and other communication. This position involves scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments. Employees take and relay messages, respond to requests for information and provide information and/or direct callers/visitors to appropriate individuals/agencies. Employees also assist Representatives with miscellaneous research and clerical services, and work with staff to provide solutions to constituent requests. Employees will not raise funds or perform campaign work for any political campaign. Overtime Exempt: Yes |
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: | |
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TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: | |
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)
· Reply to inquiries from the public.
· Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
· Communicate information and ideas clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
· Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, public relations, political science, or related field or equivalent experience. |
ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES:
Two years of experience writing letters and responding to emails.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: |
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The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The State provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, please contact the Department of Human Resource Management at (801) 538-3025 or TTY (801) 538-3696. |