Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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.

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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.

List Eligbility:
Applicants who are applying for a Proofreader position and want to be considered through list eligibility, please select the link below (see information on "Who May Apply").

Proofreader Examination Posting and Official Bulletin:

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 Employee Benefits and Programs . 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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