The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Inventory and Maintenance Assistant in the Office of Business Operations. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment.
The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.
The individual selected for this position must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a public service orientation with the ability to maintain a good rapport with LRC staff, state employees, and the public. The individual must be able to work under stress, with the understanding that during legislative sessions and occasionally during the interim period, working significant amounts of overtime will be required.
This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.
Job Duties:
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Make sure purchased LRC property is tagged with an inventory number.
- Maintain monthly reports on LRC vehicles.
- Make sure the LRC warehouse is maintained in an orderly manner.
- Assist in the House and Senate chambers. The main concerns are the sound systems and the House voting board.
- Check all desks and chairs for damage.
- Provide the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs with sound and the wireless system, if necessary.
- Monitor all committee rooms for problems, sound systems, and damaged furniture.
- Schedule off-site committee meeting when the portable sound system is necessary.
- Move furniture for all office moves.
- Repair furniture as requested and if possible.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Abilities:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively and impartially with others involved in the legislative process.
- Driver’s license valid in Kentucky, with excellent driving record.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to understand and uphold the strict confidential nature of legislative work.
- Ability to uphold expectations of a nonpartisan staff member.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed.