OPS Journal Writer

Salary : $15.00 Hourly

Location : Tallahassee, Florida

Job Type : OPS - Session

Job Number : 202500049

Office : H Office of the Clerk

Opening Date : 09 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Summary

The Office of the Clerk is accepting applications for an OPS Journal Writer. This is full-time temporary employment during the legislative session (December 8, 2025 through March 20, 2026).

The Journal Writer is one of six team members responsible for drafting, editing, compiling and producing the House Journal during legislative sessions. Under direct supervision, maintains records and produces electronic documentation of floor action for the House of Representatives including final electronic and printed publication.

Examples of Work Performed

• Prepares copy according to prescribed format using handwritten Master Chamber notes and accessing previously stored electronic data.
• Monitors the House while in session and makes electronic and / or handwritten notations of floor actions.
• Creates and updates documents using various PC applications.
• Operates digital recording equipment, inputs electronic log notations, and, upon request, produces copies of audio recordings on CD.
• Conducts research of legislative actions, makes proper notations on the House Calendar, and produces copies for use by the Speaker and the Clerk's staff.
• Transcribes prayers offered in daily sessions, designated floor remarks, and caucus / conference meetings using various applications, documenting the accuracy of all direct quotations and verifying all titles and proper names included in transcribed material.
• Maintains and files work papers in own workspace as well as in permanent office files in manner consistent with general office procedures.
• Visually reviews computer documents and other printed material making corrections either in writing or electronically.
• Successfully communicates in oral and written forms.
• Performs legislative research and provides information in response to requests by House members and the general public.
• Performs general office duties including answering area telephone lines and directing calls and inquiries to the proper staff member, using duplicating equipment, loading paper and toner in printers / duplicating machines, and performing similar maintenance tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!

Health and Dental Insurance

Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.

Leave Accrual Benefits

Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service :

Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month

Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.

Life and Disability Insurance

Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium

Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan

This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer / intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental / disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.

Paid Holidays

New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday

Total Compensation Statement

The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $40,000. Note : All values are based on individual plans.

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