LEGISLATIVE PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine
The Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the nonpartisan staff office responsible for drafting and processing legislation and maintaining the Maine Revised Statutes, is seeking a Legislative Production Specialist who values public service and is enthusiastic about supporting the important work of the Maine Legislature. This is a full-time position working on site in Augusta. A Legislative Production Specialist prepares legislative documents using document processing and database systems; proofreads documents for accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation and references; performs related tasks requiring knowledge of the format, style and organization of the laws of the State; and other office duties as assigned. An employee in this position works in a highly confidential and nonpartisan manner. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to work under short deadlines and work accurately under pressure. Evening or weekend work occasionally required depending on legislative or operational needs.
Desired Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; at least two years word-processing and related computer work experience, especially with Microsoft Office; ability to efficiently and accurately produce documents, reports and spreadsheets and analyze and resolve issues related to document production; ability to learn specialized document processing and database systems; excellent attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work under short deadlines; strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; knowledge of or ability to learn format, style and organization of Maine laws.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for this position is Grade 4, which begins at $21.86 per hour. The biweekly dollar values of some State-paid benefits for full-time employees in Grade 4 include: $14.92 for dental insurance; 13.29% of employee’s pay towards retirement; and at least 85% ($466.54) of health insurance premiums (more information is available here).
Qualified applicants should submit an application, resume and cover letter online by FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 on the job opportunities page of the Maine Legislature’s website at http://mainelegislature.org/execdir/job-opportunities. Questions about the application process may be directed to Amanda Goldsmith at 207-287-1615. Questions about the position may be directed to Edward Charbonneau at 207-287-1650.