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Job Description
Announcement Number: 299594349
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
RESEARCH DIVISION
RESEARCH POLICY ASSISTANT
(Temporary Session Hire)
Carson City, Nevada
Salary up to 83,666 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)
The Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the
position of Research Policy Assistant within the Research Division for the upcoming legislative
session. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative service agency that provides professional, technical
and administrative support to the Nevada Legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered
years for 120-day sessions and for rare special sessions during the interim periods. The Research
Division provides high-quality policy analysis, research support and other essential assistance to
the Nevada Legislature, individual legislators, legislative committees and constituents. This is a
temporary, full-time position located in Carson City, Nevada. Following the legislative session,
there may be an opportunity for this position to transition into a permanent role.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Research Policy
Assistants, the Research Policy Assistant will perform various general administrative and
secretarial tasks while supporting a team of policy analysts. Responsibilities of the Research Policy
Assistant may include, without limitation:
• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to Research Division staff, ensuring efficient
workflow and communication;
• Maintaining organized calendars and files, ensuring easy access to important documents
and scheduling information;
• Assisting policy analysts in reviewing and editing written responses to inquiries from
legislators and constituents, maintaining clarity and accuracy;
• Managing incoming phone calls and directing inquiries appropriately and providing
information as needed;
• Compiling and preparing legislative information for publication, ensuring adherence to
formatting guidelines;
• Assisting policy analysts with committee assignments, providing research support and
ensuring all tasks are completed on time;
• Scheduling and attending committee meetings;
• Coordinating logistics for meetings, including accommodations, meals, and transportation
for legislators and other staff;
• Preparing and posting meeting agendas and ensuring timely distribution to all relevant
parties;
• Compiling and uploading meeting materials to the legislative webpage;
• Transcribing and preparing modified verbatim minutes that accurately reflect meeting
discussions and decisions, providing a reliable record for future reference;
• Reviewing and editing committee reports and research memoranda for clarity, accuracy
and compliance with established standards; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The Research Policy Assistant will be selected with special preference
given to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the field of administrative support. A
qualified candidate must have: (1) a high school diploma/GED; and (2) at least 4 years of experience
in a secretarial or administrative professional setting; or (3) an equivalent combination of education
and experience.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively multitask;
• Superior attention to detail with strong communication, grammar and spelling skills;
• The ability to work independently and effectively under tight deadlines;
• The ability to edit and proofread text for grammar and spelling accuracy, as well as prepare
comprehensive and precise modified verbatim minutes of meetings;
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;
• Reliability, self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability;
• The ability to operate typical office equipment, such as phone systems, copy machines and
computers;
• The capability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work efficiently under stressful
conditions; and
• A commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of documents and communications.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 32, which has a salary range of
$56,689 to $83,666 under the employee/employer-paid retirement option. An employer-paid
contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution. Actual
starting salary will be based on experience.
Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual leave and sick leave, health insurance
and membership in the State's retirement plan. For additional information on the retirement
options and benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a
description of the current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public
Employees' Benefits Program. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred
compensation program.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in a typical office environment in a professional
setting. Overtime is required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to
meet the demands of the Legislature. When overtime is worked, the Research Policy Assistant
may earn compensatory time that can be taken at a later date or be paid for the overtime, consistent
with the LCB Rules and Policies and subject to budgetary limits.
APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by
submitting a LCB Employment Application, cover letter and current resume via email to LCBHR-
jobs@lcb.state.nv.us or by mail to:
Legislative Counsel Bureau
Attn: Human Resources
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until
the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as
soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic
partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it
tolerate unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request
reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified
from consideration based upon such requests.
(Revised 10/29/2024)
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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