Fiscal Editor and Bill Coordinator Joint Fiscal Office State of Vermont Montpelier VT

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Posted: Oct. 20, 2022
| Application Deadline:
Nov. 7, 2022
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Fiscal Editor and Bill Coordinator
Joint Fiscal Office
State of Vermont
Montpelier
About the Joint Fiscal Office
The Joint Fiscal Office is a nonpartisan office that provide nonpartisan, factually based financial and policy analyses, research, forecasts and recommendations to the Vermont State Legislature.
General Description
The Joint Fiscal Office is hiring for the position of Fiscal Editor and Bill Coordinator. The Fiscal Editor and Bill Coordinator ensures the timely delivery of accurately and consistently edited documents and publications, working proactively and collaboratively as a member of the nonpartisan Joint Fiscal Office. This position prepares the annual budget bills, helps edit various office publications and presentations, and performs duties that are part of the general work responsibilities of the JFO.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s or associate degree in English or a related field.
Minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Preferred:
Minimum of three years in a professional work environment with editing and training experience.
Minimum of two years in a legislative or political business environment.
Additional Requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and remote-work applications (i.e., Zoom).
Available for the full legislative session, from Jan. 3 to approximately mid-May.
Required Skills
Strong attention to detail when reading, editing and amending.
Excellent English language writing skills.
Proficiency with MS Word and some experience with MS Excel.
Ability to work in a varied, unpredictable pace of workflow, including the ability to change tasks on short notice and to take on tasks unilaterally in support of the office.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including working extended hours, often during evenings and on some weekends, during session.
Ability to collaborate with authors of varying abilities and be open to all perspectives.
Excellent interpersonal, customer-service and collaboration skills; comfortable interfacing with individuals at all levels of responsibility.
Ability to use good judgment and to navigate within a highly political environment in a nonpartisan way with minimal supervision.
Understanding of fiscal terms and how to explain technical concepts to those not familiar with them.
Adept at working effectively both independently and as a team member, in a fast-paced environment, meeting short deadlines with minimal supervision.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to track multiple versions of documents.
Salary and Benefits
Minimum starting salary of $57,966, with adjustments based on qualifications and experience. The comprehensive state benefits package includes health insurance and retirement plans.
To Apply
To apply, please submit in Word or PDF format a resume, a writing sample and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications by email to: ****.
Applications must be submitted by Nov. 7, 2022. Please put your name and Fiscal Editor and Bill Coordinator application in the subject field of the email.
The Vermont General Assembly is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other protected category.
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