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USAJOBS · 5 hours ago

Committee Scheduling Coordinator (CL)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$62K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Committee Scheduling Coordinator for the Secretary of the Senate's Office of Daily Digest. The role involves administrative work related to recording and updating committee schedules, gathering information, and assisting in the publication of the Daily Digest.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Obtain committee scheduling information via email and make revisions to the schedule per notification from committee staff; enter pertinent committee and hearing information into database updated and posted on congress.gov, senate.gov, and Webster

Track the committee status of bills, nominations, and treaties for data entry on congress.gov

Clarify and/or resolve any questions or concerns regarding committee schedule with designated committee point of contact

Confirm future (one week ahead) committee meeting or hearing schedules with designated committee point of contact; and enter projected schedule into database for publication in the Daily Digest and display on congress.gov, senate.gov, and Webster

Record public laws for publication in the Daily Digest

Provide assistance to Assistant Editor, Daily Digest in summarizing committee reports and finalizing committee information for publication in the Daily Digest

Assist the Editor and Assistant Editor in nightly wrap-up procedures after the Senate has adjourned for the day

On days when the Senate is out of session, continue to update any committee scheduling that comes in at least once a day. The office rotates this responsibility

Cross train within the Daily Digest and with other legislative staff positions at the direction of the Editor, Daily Digest, or the Legislative Clerk

Maintain current knowledge of the Daily Digest’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills

Provide all customers with the highest level of customer service

Qualification

Legislative process knowledgeSenate procedures knowledgeDocument editingDatabase managementCustomer serviceEffective communicationFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

Work requires a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, history, political science, or related field

One to three years of legislative administrative experience preferred

Knowledge of the legislative process, Senate procedures, organization, and congressional documents/terminology

Ability to organize and comprehend legislative material and prepare concise written abstracts that conform to established requirements

Ability to edit and proof documents for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary

Ability to use computer and relevant software programs

Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Ability to work extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by the Senate schedule

Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to follow departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions

Ability to maintain professionalism in and around the Senate Chamber

Ability to process, sort, and file forms and records

Preferred

Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution, Senate procedures and organization, and the legislative process preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the history and operation of the Senate

Knowledge of the Senate structure and functions is a plus

Legislative administrative experience is also a plus