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Job Description
Announcement Number: 950256670
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
RESEARCH DIVISION
SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
(Temporary Session Hire)
Carson City, Nevada
Salary up to $76,608 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)
The Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the
position of Senior Research Technician 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 Senior Research Technician will handle phone inquiries and perform tasks, such as
copying, printing, faxing, mailing, and other administrative duties required by the Research
Division. Responsibilities of the Senior Research Technician may include, without limitation:
• Managing incoming phone calls and directing inquiries appropriately and providing
information as needed;
• Operating office equipment, including copy machines, computers, facsimile machines,
printers and other necessary equipment;
• Printing and copying documents as required, maintaining high-quality standards;
• Assembling and preparing documents for distribution;
• Receiving, sorting and delivering mail and packages;
• Ensuring the availability of necessary office supplies;
• Upholding strict confidentiality regarding sensitive discussions and confidential
information; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The Senior Research Technician will be selected with special
preference given to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the fields of customer
service and clerical support. A qualified candidate must have: (1) a high school diploma/GED;
(2) at least two years of general office or clerical experience; and (3) at least two years of
experience with Microsoft Office Suite. 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 with little or no additional training;
• 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 30, which has a salary range of
$52,200 to $76,608 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 Senior Research Technician
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 South 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 10/28/2024)
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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