Job Description
Announcement Number: 1737315585
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary up to $70,282 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)
The Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the
position of Administrative Assistant within the Administrative Division. 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 Administrative Division provides administrative
support to the other divisions of the LCB and the Legislature. This is a full-time position located in
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Las Vegas, the
Administrative Assistant will perform a broad range of secretarial and administrative support duties.
Responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant may include, without limitation:
• Providing clerical support for legislative hearings, including photocopying, sorting, collecting
and transferring materials, which includes travel between buildings, as well as distributing
and maintaining handouts and meeting materials;
• Working closely with divisional staff in preparing and setting up meeting rooms for hearings
or other meetings;
• Preparing and setting up the dais with nameplates and meeting supplies for legislators and
committee staff members;
• Actively monitoring meetings, communicating to committee staff and assisting legislators and
presenters;
• Coordinating and managing lunch and beverage services for legislative hearings as requested;
• Responding to requests for information from legislators and the general public;
• Maintaining Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC)
materials, along with other publications;
• Cleaning and tidying committee rooms after meetings;
• Upholding strict confidentiality standards and adhering to principles of discretion;
• Providing effective backup and support to fellow team members within the Administrative
Division, including front desk duties, clerical services, gift shop oversight and other related
functions; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The Administrative Assistant will be selected with special preference
given to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the field of administrative and clerical
support. A qualified candidate must have: (1) a high school diploma/GED; or (2) an equivalent
combination of education and experience. At least 2 years of experience in the field of administrative
and clerical support is preferred.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• The ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Trustworthiness and professionalism;
• A thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality in handling documents and
communications;
• The ability to thrive in a professional environment alongside legislative and executive branch
staff;
• The capacity to cultivate and sustain effective working relationships;
• Proficiency in computer databases and spreadsheets for tracking and organizing records;
• A high level of professionalism, particularly when facing deadlines and during critical
projects;
• Punctuality, dependability, self-motivation and excellent customer service; and
• The ability to frequently lift and move small to medium items weighing up to 30 pounds,
while employing proper safety techniques; and
• The capability to perform tasks such as walking, standing or sitting for extended periods,
crouching, gripping, holding, pushing, pulling, bending and reaching above their head.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 28, which has a salary range of
$48,086 to $70,282 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. Occasional travel may be required between Carson City and Las
Vegas, Nevada. Such travel may be outside normal business hours.
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 successful candidate must undergo a background check.
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 09/28/2024)
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied