LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE SPECIALIST

State of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Legislative Committee Specialist is an entry-level position in the Committee Services Section. Under the direct supervision of the Committee Services Administrator, the specialist provides nonpartisan review and analysis of issues related to an assigned subject or legislative committee. The role researches and prepares narrative and data-based reports, provides staff assistance to assigned legislative committees during legislative sessions and the interim, and offers technical assistance in assigned areas to members of the General Assembly.

Requirements

Formal education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Familiarity with state and federal intergovernmental relations.
Familiarity with the structure and function of Arkansas state government and programs.
Familiarity with objective research methodology and diverse information resources.
Knowledge of and experience with Windows applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to extract and compile information from various sources.
Ability to express research results concisely in written or verbal form.
Ability to provide public presentations.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with legislators and state administrators.

Responsibilities

Research data as requested by legislators and the supervisor, and prepare reports of findings.
Provide information and assistance to legislators in assigned areas.
Support committees, including assisting the committee chair with agendas, notices, and other documents required for meetings.
Assist in planning and coordinating out-of-town committee meetings.
Know and apply the rules of each chamber and committee, including precedence of motions.
Manage materials displayed on members’ tablets during meetings.
Serve as a point of contact for members of the General Assembly, state agency staff, Bureau staff, and the public regarding assigned committees and committee meetings.
Develop and maintain knowledge in assigned subject matter areas.
Travel as needed to in-state and out-of-state committee meetings.
Direct the work of the assigned administrative assistant.
Occasionally travel out of state to seminars or conferences.
Perform other related responsibilities as required or assigned by the Committee Services Administrator, the Deputy Director for Research Services, and the Director of the Bureau.