Florida Legislature is hiring: OPS Journal Writer in Tallahassee

Overview

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Submission

Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com

Applications are available through the Florida Legislature Website Online Sunshine to send to:

Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives

402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Or email HouseAPD@FLHouse.gov

Accommodation for Disability

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