Job Description and Duties ***This job posting is a repost of JC-504053. If you have previously applied, there is no need to submit another application, as your application remains under active consideration.*** Under the direction of the Legal Support Supervisor, the Proofreader performs as a knowledge expert in the use of the English language, word usage, word division, syntax, spelling, pronunciation, and punctuation, including the proofreading procedures, symbols, and terminology of the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) style, grammar, and syntax. Performs other work in support of the Legal Support Services Section and the OLC during periods of legislative recess. Mandatory overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required during peak periods of the legislative session. Duties for the position vary depending on the time of year. During the annual legislative session, typically January through September, duties consist primarily of proofreading various legislative documents in support of the California State Legislature. Performance expectations generally will be met through achieving production standards that directly measure both quantity and quality of work performed. During periods of legislative recess, specific duties will depend on the needs of the organization and will remain consistent with the classification level. Performance expectations during recess periods will be determined by management and consistent with the duties to be performed. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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- Duty Statement Department Information The Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) is a small civil service department whose mission is to provide responsive nonpartisan and confidential legal services and information technology support services to the California State Legislature and in support of the legislative process. This position is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. The State of California provides excellent health benefits and retirement options, sick leave and vacation accrual, and paid state holidays. OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining and, therefore, receive enhanced benefits. Special Requirements Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD. 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.) Employment Application (STD. 678): Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD. 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification.
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CalCareers Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Knowledge of English, word usage, word division, syntax, spelling, pronunciation, and punctuation; proofreading procedures, symbols, and terminology.
- Knowledge of the legislative process, the legislative calendar, constitutional deadlines, and legal terminology.
- Exceptional spelling, grammar and speech skills, paying careful attention to detail and enunciation. Must know and understand the Office of Legislative Counsel form, style, and construction for the various types of documents prepared by the legal staff. Must use neat, legible handwriting to accurately identify and mark errors, and diplomatically query unclear text.
- Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships by communicating and dealing tactfully with legal and support staff, the public, and others outside the agency.
- Adaptability to changing work priorities, fluctuating work hours, and mandatory overtime.
- Ability to produce quality work under stressful conditions.
- Willingness to accept increasingly difficult levels of responsibility with a high level of attention to detail.
- Assist with other tasks of the office, as the workload demands.
- Adhere to the office attendance and leave policies, and lunch and break period assignments. Keep absenteeism to a minimum.
Benefits
All OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining, and therefore, receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Additional information can be found on CalHR’s website under State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website. Training & Development Assignment The OLC will consider current OLC employees to apply for a Training and Development (T&D) Assignment to the Quality Assurance Unit Proofreader positions. The purpose of the T&D Assignment is to provide the participant with a new set of skills that will facilitate them entry into the proofreader classification. As with all T&D Assignments, the assignment will be on a temporary basis, up to two years, during which time the participant will continue to receive the same rate of pay as in their current position.