Senate Human Resources

Jason M. Fleury, Director
315 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
404-463-1454 (fax)
jobs@senate.ga.gov

The Georgia State Senate is comprised of the Secretary of the Senate's Office and three auxiliary offices: the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, the Senate Press Office, and the Senate Research Office. Between these four departments are approximately 90 full-time staff that support the mission and activities of the Senate.

Each department has its own selection and interview process. Information regarding the application process for specific position vacancies is included in each position's vacancy announcement. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Résumés remain on file for two years from the date of receipt. If not selected for the position applied for, applicants may be considered for future positions during this time. An applicant's current employer will not be contacted without the consent of the applicant.

The Senate utilizes an open application process for certain positions. For these positions, interested persons are invited to submit a résumé at any time to be placed on file for consideration the next time such a position becomes available. Résumés may be submitted via email (preferred), fax, or through the mail; contact information is above. Résumés may include a cover letter and/or references at the candidate's discretion.

Positions currently available with the Senate are listed below by department:

Secretary of the Senate's Office

The Secretary of the Senate's Office provides information to the general public, special interest groups, staff members, and legislators alike by producing a myriad of documents vital to the daily operation of the Senate. This office also provides administrative direction to the Senate as a whole and houses the human resources function for the Senate. All 32 Senatorial Legislative Assistants are a part of this office.

Current vacancies:
None.

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

The Senate Budget and Evaluation Office was created during the 2003 Session. The purpose of the office is to give the Senate the independent capacity to develop the annual state of Georgia budget and evaluate the programs comprising the state budget. The mission is to provide accurate, objective, thorough, non-ideological, and timely information about the state budget to members of the State Senate.

Current vacancies:
None.

Senate Press Office

The Senate Press Office is the official press and media relations office for the Georgia Senate. The Press Office is a bi-partisan office and is responsible for writing and sending out press releases, media advisories, columns radio feeds and opinion pieces for each of the 56 Senators at their request as well as setting up press conferences at the request of any Senator. This office does not produce campaign-related materials, write campaign speeches, or participate in other campaign-related or partisan activities beyond the scope of the day to day duties. The Press Office also houses the Senate Broadcast Media division and Senate Photography.

Current vacancies:
None.

Senate Research Office

The Senate Research Office was created in 1975 to serve all Senators and the Lieutenant Governor with objective information and analysis of legislation and issues affecting our state. By using a wide array of resources Senate Research has access to the latest, most accurate information available from all states, the federal government, and other public interest and professional sources. The Senate Research Office provides support to individual Senators on issues of policy development and both background and comparative research for statewide and local legislation. In addition, Senate Research also staffs interim and standing committees, identifies public policy trends, produces study committee reports, summarizes legislation, and gathers information on various programs including cost analysis, program elements, and success.

Senate Intern Program

The Georgia State Senate offers internships during each Legislative Session through its Senate Intern Program. Approximately 30 students from Georgia's public and private universities and colleges get firsthand experience in the lawmaking process if they are selected to participate in the program. The annual program is coordinated by the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute in cooperation with the Georgia General Assembly and the Department of Political Science at Georgia State University. More information about the program can be found at http://www.cviog.uga.edu/glip.