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Description

JOB TITLE: RCW Editorial Assistant
OPENING DATE: November 7, 2024
CLOSING DATE: November 19, 2024
SALARY: $4,544 - $5,037 per month, DOQ
This position qualifies for the full benefit package including retirement.

The Office of the Code Reviser is the official bill drafting arm of the legislature and provides a central bill drafting service for legislators, legislators-elect, legislative committees, joint committees, the governor, state elected officials, and agencies.

PLEASE NOTE: While hybrid/telework options may be available during interim, this position requires the incumbent to work in the Olympia office during the legislative session.

Duties

ROLE:

An Editorial Assistant is an entry level position in the Office of the Code Reviser. Editorial Assistants work in a two-person team. One person reads aloud from a document marked with edits, while simultaneously, the other team member reviews a second document in which the marked edits have been incorporated. The goal of this process is to ensure that the marked edits are reflected correctly in the new document. Edits may include adding new language, changing existing language, and removing language. Editorial Assistants, known in the Office of the Code Reviser as Proofreaders, also read for standard spacing and numbering conventions, character changes, correct spelling (such as their vs. they’re), etc. Leading up to and during the Legislative Session, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Editorial Assistants proof all proposed legislation that comes through the Code Reviser’s Office, including bill draft and amendments. During the Legislative Interim, teams proofread for formatting on session laws, changes made during codification, tables reflecting sections affected during the Legislative Session, drafts for publishing, and the RCW index. Interim RCW Editorial Assistant duties also include an audit of the RCW. In addition, Editorial Assistants are cross-trained in order to provide assistance to the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Washington State Register (WSR) Assistants.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

The ideal candidate will provide proofreading services for bill drafts, initiatives, amendments, etc. in a full-time capacity.

• Ability to work closely with other staff in a team environment where two persons are working together as “proofing partners.” This person will work on a team with an experienced Editorial Assistant in an environment of tight deadlines, a fast-paced office, and the demands and time constraints of the Legislative Session.
• Ability to read out loud to a partner and to listen as a partner reads to you.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and English language skills.
• Flexible, patient, organized, self-motivated and loves working with the “details.”
• Ability to answer phones and cover others’ desks while they are away.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• A dependable and strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to seek and follow supervisory direction as required.
• Positive attitude and the ability to be an exceptional team member.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to remain seated for most of the day, working on a computer, in an office setting.
• Ability to work more than a 40-hour work week in the office during the legislative session.
• Ability to perform other duties as necessary at the discretion of the Code Reviser.

Must be able to work mandatory overtime during the Legislative Session that includes evenings, holidays, and weekend work shifts, where leave is not typically approved unless there is an exceptional circumstance that arises.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit the following information:

• A letter of interest addressing the specific qualifications and your knowledge, skills, and abilities that are applicable to this position. No more than two pages in length.
• A current resume detailing your experience and/or education.
• A list of at least three professional references, including one supervisor, with company name, current telephone number and/or email contact information.

Please email completed packets to: LSSHROffice@leg.wa.gov

Applications without the requested above materials will not move forward in the recruitment process.

We prefer to receive all application packages via e-mail with .pdf attachments.

The Office of the Code Reviser is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact Kacey Rowe in the Human Resources office at (360) 786-7337.