Legislative Assistant Office of Senator Jamie Pedersen Washington State Legislature Olympia WA

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Posted: April 18, 2022

| Application Deadline:

April 27, 2022

Title

Legislative Assistant

Office of Senator Jamie Pedersen

Washington State Legislature

Olympia

Salary Range: $44-$85K per year

Senate Profile

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions

take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd- numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and legislative members. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.

Position Profile

The Office of Senator Jamie Pedersen is seeking a highly organized and motivated Legislative Assistant. The Legislative Assistant (LA) is a self-starter capable of managing multiple work streams simultaneously and committed to fostering a fun and collaborative working environment. This is a full-time, Olympia/remote-based position with benefits, including health, retirement and leave. Candidates must be willing to work from Olympia during the legislative session, but other travel is occasionally required.

Senator Pedersen represents the 43rd Legislative District (central Seattle) and serves as the Floor Leader for the Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus (SDC). Senator Pedersen also serves as a member of the Ways and Means, Rules, Law and Justice, and K-12 Education committees, in addition to several other legislative committees and boards. Senator Pedersen is a founding member of the bicameral LGBTQ caucus.

The LA reports to the Executive LA and Senator Pedersen

Position Duties

Under supervision of the Executive LA, manage the external e-mail, phone and mail communications and ensure everyone who contacts Senator Pedersen’s office receives a timely and appropriate response.

Serve as a liaison between Senator Pedersen and people interacting with our office; exercise independent judgment to determine the appropriate course of action.

Take meetings with constituents and stakeholders, and occasionally attend stakeholder events on behalf of Senator Pedersen.

During the legislative session, provide support with the administration of Senator Pedersen’s Floor Leader responsibilities.

Assist with office scheduling and calendar management needs.

Work with constituents on casework and follow to conclusion.

Conduct policy research as needed, using a myriad of resources.

Assist with research and monitoring of district-specific issues.

Assist in supervising, training, and hiring session personnel and interns.

Working with the Executive LA, coordinate town hall meetings, mobile offices, and district events.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must be excellent writers able to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, be proactive and thrive in a team-oriented work environment.

Applicants should have a passion for the legislative process, good government, and public service.

Employee Benefits

The Senate 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; infant at work policy, optional credit unions and savings bonds; and tuition reimbursement.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $44-$85K per year depending upon qualifications and experience, although the hiring salary will typically be less than the top of the range.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in the announcement.

A current and detailed resume.

A writing sample.

Three professional references with contact information.

Application materials must be submitted electronically to the Senate Human Resource Office at Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov

All application materials should be submitted by close of business on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at

(360) 786-7583 or Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov

The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. The Senate does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.

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