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EXEMPT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENTJOB TITLE: Policy AnalystSALARY: $7,031 - $12,186 per monthLOCATION: Olympia, WashingtonCLOSES: February 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST AVAILABLE POSITION: The Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) of the Washington State Legislature is hiring a permanent Policy Analyst. This position will start approximately March 16, 2024.About the Joint Transportation Committee: The Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) is a non-partisan, bicameral legislative branch agency governed by an executive committee consisting of the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Transportation Committees. The JTC conducts and oversees research and studies of transportation issues to make information available to policymakers. Staff of the JTC are non-partisan. In addition to undertaking studies, the JTC organizes transportation related tours for legislators and staff and coordinates the biennial update of the Transportation Resource Manual. The JTC holds four to six meetings during legislative interim periods to provide reports on JTC studies and other transportation related topics.For more information about the JTC please visit our website at: https://leg.wa.gov/jtc/Pages/default.aspxPosition ProfileThe JTC seeks an analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented policy analyst. The policy analyst will work closely with other JTC staff to conduct and oversee studies, coordinate the bi-annual update of the Transportation Resource Manual, and plan and coordinate a two-to-three-day transportation related bus tour in the early fall for legislators and staff.The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting the legislative process by providing high quality, objective, nonpartisan service to the members of the Washington State Legislature. The successful candidate will thrive in a results-oriented, collaborative, high-pressure legislative environment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The primary duties of the Policy Analyst are: Oversee and coordinate the update of the Transportation Resource ManualPlan and coordinate a two-to-three-day transportation related bus tour in the early fall for legislators and staff Assist other JTC staff in conducting and overseeing studies assigned by the legislature including participation in the preparation of Requests for Proposals, managing consultant contracts, supporting study work groups, coordinating study projects, making oral presentations and writing study summaries and reports. It is anticipated that the Policy Analyst will serve as the JTC staff lead on studies after they gain sufficient experience assisting other JTC staff.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary Range RCW 49.58.110 requires employers to provide a full salary range in job postings. The salary for this position is based on relevant experience and qualifications. The full range for this position is $7,031 - $12,186 per month. A hiring salary will be less than the top of the range, however. Employee BenefitsThe JTC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; ten paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; optional credit unions and savings bonds; and flexible work schedules. How to ApplyComplete the application form by clicking this link: JTC Policy Analyst or using the following web address https://apply.workable.com/washington-state-senate/j/CBF4562BC4/. All application materials should be submitted by February 9, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible as screening, interviewing, and selection will begin immediately. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact Sonia Plasencia at sonia.plasencia@leg.wa.gov. The Joint Transportation Committee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.
EXEMPT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENTJOB TITLE: Policy AnalystSALARY: $7,031 - $12,186 per monthLOCATION: Olympia, WashingtonCLOSES: February 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST AVAILABLE POSITION: The Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) of the Washington State Legislature is hiring a permanent Policy Analyst. This position will start approximately March 16, 2024.About the Joint Transportation Committee: The Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) is a non-partisan, bicameral legislative branch agency governed by an executive committee consisting of the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Transportation Committees. The JTC conducts and oversees research and studies of transportation issues to make information available to policymakers. Staff of the JTC are non-partisan. In addition to undertaking studies, the JTC organizes transportation related tours for legislators and staff and coordinates the biennial update of the Transportation Resource Manual. The JTC holds four to six meetings during legislative interim periods to provide reports on JTC studies and other transportation related topics.For more information about the JTC please visit our website at: https://leg.wa.gov/jtc/Pages/default.aspxPosition ProfileThe JTC seeks an analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented policy analyst. The policy analyst will work closely with other JTC staff to conduct and oversee studies, coordinate the bi-annual update of the Transportation Resource Manual, and plan and coordinate a two-to-three-day transportation related bus tour in the early fall for legislators and staff.The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting the legislative process by providing high quality, objective, nonpartisan service to the members of the Washington State Legislature. The successful candidate will thrive in a results-oriented, collaborative, high-pressure legislative environment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The primary duties of the Policy Analyst are: Oversee and coordinate the update of the Transportation Resource ManualPlan and coordinate a two-to-three-day transportation related bus tour in the early fall for legislators and staff Assist other JTC staff in conducting and overseeing studies assigned by the legislature including participation in the preparation of Requests for Proposals, managing consultant contracts, supporting study work groups, coordinating study projects, making oral presentations and writing study summaries and reports. It is anticipated that the Policy Analyst will serve as the JTC staff lead on studies after they gain sufficient experience assisting other JTC staff.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary Range RCW 49.58.110 requires employers to provide a full salary range in job postings. The salary for this position is based on relevant experience and qualifications. The full range for this position is $7,031 - $12,186 per month. A hiring salary will be less than the top of the range, however. Employee BenefitsThe JTC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; ten paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; optional credit unions and savings bonds; and flexible work schedules. How to ApplyComplete the application form by clicking this link: JTC Policy Analyst or using the following web address https://apply.workable.com/washington-state-senate/j/CBF4562BC4/. All application materials should be submitted by February 9, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible as screening, interviewing, and selection will begin immediately. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact Sonia Plasencia at sonia.plasencia@leg.wa.gov. The Joint Transportation Committee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.