House Doorkeeper/Page

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The Chief Clerk of the Oregon House of Representatives is recruiting House Doorkeeper / Pages for the upcoming 2027 Legislative Session.

These are full time, limited duration positions beginning January 4, 2027 and will last no later than July 2, 2027.

House Doorkeepers / Pages are an integral part of the Chief Clerk’s Office, facilitating the smooth operation of the House of Representatives by enforcing chamber rules and protocols, keeping lines of communication open between members and the staff and public, keeping floor session orderly, and providing versatile assistance to the members and staff.

The Office of the Oregon Chief Clerk plays an indispensable role in the administrative and procedural aspects of the Oregon House of Representatives. As a non-partisan entity, the Chief Clerk's office ensures that the lawmaking process in the Oregon House runs smoothly, efficiently, and transparently.

Responsibilities Include:

• Delivering legislative documents and correspondence to committees, offices, and other designated locations within the Capitol.
• Assisting with the distribution of floor letters, bills, and amendments to legislators during House sessions.
• Managing the flow of communication by running messages between members and staff within the House chamber and across the Capitol.
• Preparing the House chamber for daily sessions by ensuring materials are properly distributed and assisting with setup as needed.
• Supporting chamber staff in maintaining order and promoting a clean and safe environment for legislators and visitors.

This full-time, limited duration position requires the employee to work on-site in Salem, at the Oregon State Capitol.

Positions will begin January 4, 2027, and end on July 2, 2027.

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• No experience is required; comprehensive training is provided

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Capitol building’s layout and the location of services and offices.
• Ability to maintain an impartial, non-partisan perspective in a political environment.
• Proficiency with office equipment, such as a copiers, telephones, and computers.
• Ability to work in an integrated team.

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility with work hours, including potential early mornings, late evenings, and weekends, sometimes with little notice.

To view the position description in its entirety, please click here.

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

• Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position.  Applications received without both documents may not be considered. 

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: 

• The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR  97301.  Regardless of any remote work agreement granted by your Appointing Authority in accordance with Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 26, you may be required to report to the Capitol Building under short notice.  Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice.  While working from home, personal, stable, and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position.
• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357.  An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization:  The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.