Deputy Senate Secretary

Examples of Duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ability to work with-in a high-pressure environment with multiple priorities, interruptions and demanding deadlines. 
 
 Proficient knowledge in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook software within a business environment.
 

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Why work as a Deputy Senate Secretary for the Senate Secretary's Office?

The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work.  
 
Comprehensive Benefit Package
The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Surgery Plus. In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short and long-term disability.
 
Health and Wellness
Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, one steam room, lockers, and towel service.
 
For mental health wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
 
Financial Well-Being
The State offers savings and investment plans, paid leave, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals.  
 
This includes:

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
• Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
• Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
• Workers Compensation Insurance.
• Voluntary Savings Plan

• The State offers paid leave starting at 6:28 hh:mm a pay period or 21 days a year.  If you have previous time working for either the Executive or Judicial branch in a leave eligible position, the time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
• The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
• The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees’ children.

Liz Clark
Senate Secretary
liz.clark@akleg.gov