Field Information Officer (Kenai) presso State of Alaska, AK

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
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(907) 465-3854