SUMMARY

The Secretary of the Senate’ Official Reporters of Debates is seeking a Morning Business Coordinator. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work requires a bachelor’s degree (degree in English or political science preferred), with one to three years of office or legislative experience, and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of the legislative process, Senate procedures, organization, and congressional documents/terminology.
Knowledge of American history and current events.
Knowledge of the Senate as an institution.
Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary.
Knowledge of Senate rules and protocol regarding order and decorum in and around the Senate Chamber.
Ability to listen and write for continuity, sense, and detail.
Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to quickly and accurately identify Senators by sight and voice.
Ability to retain and recall information.
Ability to work extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by the Senate schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to travel and work inside or outside of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, in the event of an emergency that requires relocation of the Senate.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None.

EDUCATION

See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

NATURE OF WORK This is professional clerical work assisting the Official Reporters of Debates. Work includes gathering all W matter materials (consisting of executive and legislative messages, bills, resolutions, reports, amendments, notices, etc.) printed in the Morning Business section of the Congressional Record (Record), compiling other materials for inclusion in the Record, and recording daily floor activity as a reference for Official Reporters. Work is bound by Senate rules and regulations; the Senate Ethics Manual; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.