The Secretary of the Senate's Office of the Official Reporters of Debates is seeking a Official Reporter of Debates. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date.

Duties

Report and edit the verbatim oral proceedings of the Senate; report legislative measures being considered in the Senate with proper parliamentary language; report party caucuses using a stenographic machine; identify and correct grammatical and contextual errors of spoken words to present information accurately in the Record; insert appropriate punctuation; research and verify accuracy of quotations, citations, names, and dates referred to in debate; and make necessary corrections to accurately reflect information in the Record. Verify with Senate floor staff or Senators if there is a question about whether information should be included in the Record; coordinate removal/insertion of information in the transcripts of other Official Reporters of Debates (Reporters), at the request of Senators; and work closely with floor staff and other Reporters to ensure continuity of information reported throughout the day. Ensure appropriate material is included in the Record; obtain copies of documents not read on the floor but requested to be printed in the Record; determine proper insertion point of statements and information not read on the floor but requested to be included in the Record; insert material according to established guidelines; and confirm with floor staff the accuracy of spoken words that are not clearly identifiable. Review work of Expert Transcribers for accuracy and clarity of transcribed material; and identify and resolve formatting errors or concerns with Expert Transcribers. Listen attentively to all Senate floor activity in order to accurately report official debate and other remarks made on the Senate floor. Maintain current knowledge of the Office of Official Reporters of Debates Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan; and participate in periodic exercises and drills. As part of the Secretary’s customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide all customers with the highest level of customer service.

Requirements

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa

Qualifications

Work requires a high school diploma and either state court reporter certification or National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) certification with a minimum of seven years of professional field experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution, Senate procedures and organization, congressional documents/terminology, and the legislative process preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the history and operation of the Senate. Knowledge of parliamentary procedure and ability to report proceedings accurately while ensuring material conforms to parliamentary procedure. Knowledge of American history and current events. Knowledge of English, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary. Knowledge of Senate rules and protocol regarding order and decorum in and around the Senate floor. Skill in the operation and use of stenographic and transcription equipment. Knowledge of CaseCatalyst software preferred; ability to learn CaseCatalyst software required. Ability to listen and write for continuity, sense, and detail while walking or standing with stenographic equipment. Ability to quickly and accurately identify Senators by sight and voice. Ability to retain and quickly recall information. Ability to work extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by the Senate schedule. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to travel and work inside or outside of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, in the event of an emergency that requires relocation of the Senate. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS State court reporter or NCRA certification required, with the following three certifications preferred: Registered Merit Reporter (RMR), Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR), or Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR).

Education

See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

Contacts

• Address Secretary of the Senate, Human Resources Hart Senate Building Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]