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Official Reporter of Debates

Senate · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

This is a job as an Official Reporter of Debates for the U.S. Senate, based in Washington, DC. The reporter takes a word-for-word record of Senate floor speeches and edits it for the Congressional Record. The job has few vacancies, works on the Senate floor schedule with extended and unscheduled hours, and may require travel if the Senate must relocate in an emergency.

Few vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the United States. Full citizenship and other conditions are listed on the Senate Career Page.

What you would do

  • Take a verbatim, word-for-word record of daily Senate oral proceedings
  • Edit the record for grammar and technical errors
  • Use proper parliamentary language for the Congressional Record
  • Set priorities and handle assignments with independent judgment

Do you qualify for AD-12?

With education: Work requires a high school diploma and either state court reporter certification or NCRA certification, plus a minimum of seven years of professional field experience. See the minimum qualifications for details on education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State court reporter certification or National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) certification required
  • Preferred: Registered Merit Reporter (RMR), Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR), or Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with relevant work experience, applicable education, and contact information
  • Cover letter
  • Veterans' Preference application, if applicable
  • For current or previous federal employees, include pay plan, series and grade on resume

How you will be rated: A panel rates your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply only through the online application at the Senate Career Page; do not send paper materials or resumes by mail or in person
  • Show your seven years of professional field experience clearly on your resume
  • Only list degrees and schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Work follows the Senate Floor schedule and may include extended and unscheduled hours.

Conditions of employment:

  • Conditions of employment are listed on the Senate Career Page
  • Must be able to work extended and unscheduled hours as the Senate requires
  • Must be able to walk or stand for long periods and carry items up to 25 pounds
  • Must be physically present in the office unless otherwise required
  • Must be able to travel inside or outside the Washington, D.C. area in an emergency

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$116,378 – $180,389 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD-12 · Administratively determined
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Closed Microphone Reporter (0319)
Announcement
req1118

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