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House of Representatives

Official Reporter (Stenographer)

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A Court Reporter or Stenographer uses verbatim transcription methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes steno captioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

$65,370 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+7% projected growth

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Official Reporter (Stenographer) Legislative Branch House of Representatives Summary 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. This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Open to the public Duties 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. Requirements Conditions of employment Candidate is expected to pass resume review, interview(s), and an assessment to be considered qualified. Qualifications Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner. Ability to perform the major duties described above. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of responsibilities. Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures. Strong organizational skills required. Extensive knowledge and experience in reporting and ability to report multi-voice hearings on various subject matters at very high speeds. Expert knowledge of English spelling and vocabulary and the Rules and procedures of the House. A National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) proficiency certification or similar certification from any State or jurisdiction is strongly preferred. National Security Clearance is required. This position is identified as a Test Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing. Must have familiarity with the congressional legislative process, have an analytical mind, and be detail oriented. Additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated using a structured interview process. Required Documents Cover letter and resume If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply No phone calls please. Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter and resume online by following the instructions in this link . Agency contact information Office of the Clerk Phone 202-225-7000 Address Office of the Clerk of the US House of Representatives 1004 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Next steps Qualified candidates will be contacted directly. House of Representatives Agency contact information Office of the Clerk Phone 202-225-7000 Address Office of the Clerk of the US House of Representatives 1004 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at House of Representatives, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
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