Finance Committee Page

Salary: $2,203.20 - $2,362.40 Biweekly
Location : Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: L4016
Department: Legislative Affairs
Division: Legislative Finance Division
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Exempt Legislature
Range: 15 - 16
Job Description
The Legislative Affairs Agency (LAA) is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as a Legislative House Finance Committee Page. The position will be opened until filled.
Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to write and speak clearly, concisely, and in a well-organized manner
• Ability to act professionally, objectively, and impartially in dealing with legislators and public
• Ability to communicate and perform effectively and diplomatically with personal contacts
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive work
• Knowledge of basic computer programs
• Knowledge of the Alaska legislature, legislative procedure, and legislative committees, Alaska state government divisions and agencies helpful but not necessary
• Alaska resident
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the House Finance Committee support staff (legislative Finance Division) to support the committee process and session activities of the Legislature.
• Paging and providing assistance during House Finance Committee hearings, works at the direction of the Committee Assistant, and helps with the daily committee/office operation and perform duties as assigned.
• This position will work 40 hours per week, during legislative session.
• Paging during committee hearings.
• Preparation, set up, clean up for meetings and, help in any way that facilitates operation of the committee.
• Prepares and maintains committee members' files and other documents. Distributes documents and materials and other clerical duties as assigned.
• Responds to committee members, staff, legislators, and public inquiry or request for assistance.
• Answers office telephones and generally supports Committee Assistant and Secretaries.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Some relevant work experience.
Additional Required Information
Special Notice:
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, and subject to certain restrictions on partisan political activity.
Why work as a Legislative House Finance Committee Page?
The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge and backgrounds can bring to our work.
Comprehensive Benefit Package
The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Surgery Plus. In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short- and long-term disability.
Health and Wellness
Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, one steam room, lockers, and towel service.
For mental health wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial Well-Being
The State offers savings and investment plans, paid leave, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals.
This includes:

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
• Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
• Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
• Workers Compensation Insurance.
• Voluntary Savings Plan

Work/Life Balance
Work/life balance is supported through:

• An average of 22 days per year of accrued leave. The State offers paid leave starting at 6:28 hh:mm a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for either the Executive or Judicial branch in a leave eligible position, the time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
• The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
• The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees' children.

Contact Information
Legislative Personnel Office
personnelgroup@akleg.gov
(907) 465-3854
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