Official Reporter (Stenographer)

About the role

Responsible for verbatim reporting of congressional proceedings, including floor activities, business meetings, committee and subcommittee hearings, markups, and caucus meetings; responsible for the general understanding of legislative and parliamentary nuances related to the Congressional Record; produce transcripts in a timely fashion while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality of secret and top-secret documents.

What you will do

• 1) Accurate reporting of congressional proceedings, floor activities, hearings, and caucus meetings.
• 2) Utilization of proper English grammar and punctuation in accordance with the Government Publishing Office Style Manual.
• 3) Use of parliamentary language consistent with committee rules procedures to reflect actions taken by Congress.
• 4) Edit and proofread transcripts.
• 5) Collect and insert all appropriate documents from proceedings to reflect actions taken.
• 6) Understands and supports other services and areas of the Office of Official Reporters.
• 7) Accepts performance-based criticism and direction, meets attendance requirements as established by the office, and works a flexible schedule including long hours, nights, and weekends when necessary.
• 8) Maintains a good working relationship with other Office of Official Reporters staff, works cooperatively and courteously with others, works well under pressure, and handles stress appropriately.
• 9) Performs other official duties as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

What to expect next

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.