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About the Department

The Legislative Affairs Agency is seeking an individual who is interested in community outreach, motivated to learn, can work independently and collaborate in a team environment to fill a vacancy in the Legislative Information Office in Kenai. The position is staffed at a range 16 ($2516.00 bi-weekly).

Definition:
Independently manages a legislative information office.  Serves as a liaison between the legislature and the public.  Distributes information to the public about the legislature and legislative proceedings via e-mail, print media, radio and personal contact.  Coordinates public hearing teleconferences enabling the public to participate in legislative meetings.

Examples of Duties:

• Monitors legislative session and furnishes information to the public on upcoming hearings available via teleconference, bills, committee action and floor proceedings. 
• Schedules teleconferences, advertises the date and topic, assembles materials, operates teleconference equipment and moderates testimony.  Maintains communication with the Juneau office during the teleconference and distributes materials to participants. 
• Troubleshoots problems with teleconference connection or equipment during the call.  Maintains a log of participants.  Sends written testimony and other correspondence to committees and legislators. 
• Processes public information messages (POMs) by taking information by phone, e-mail or fax and relaying the message to the appropriate legislative office.  
• Answers telephones and responds to questions from constituents. 
• Conducts basic research on topics related to statutes, legislation and legislative actions. 
• Identifies appropriate resources for public questions and provides contact information. 
• Writes non-partisan press releases about legislative actions for distribution to local newspapers and radio stations. 
• Writes newsletters for subscribers wishing to learn about legislative activity and upcoming teleconferences.  Maintains a database of constituents interests in order to provide them with updated information throughout the legislative session.
• Assists legislators in efforts to communicate with the community.
• Procures and maintains computers and office equipment for the LIO office.  Operates the office within budget and accounts for all expenditures. 
• Prepares yearly inventory of office equipment and furniture. 
• Recruits and hires information assistants and reserves. 
• Processes permanent fund division online applications and certifying documents.
• Provides notary services for official state government business.

Position Duties

Please note: This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Minimum Qualifications

Special Note:
This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3).  Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.  

Other Qualifications

Legislative Affairs Personnel
[email protected]
(907) 465-3854