Field Information Officer (Seward)

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 Seward. 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.

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

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.

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