Senior Legislative Analyst- Council

• Conduct organize and synthesize qualitative and quantitative objective and non-partisan analysis of legislation and policy issues that may be complex or controversial.
• Developpolicy and fiscal options for council decision-makers with limited supervision.
• Provide expert consultation in connection with legislation and policy development involving broadly defined subject matter services and processes.
• Research and analyze legislation referred to the council on specific policy and fiscal matters. Identify legislative and executive intent.
• Prepare and present staff reports and briefings for council committees. Summarize intent outline background information analyze important issues identify impacts and legal issues impacts and risks. Prepare pertinent attachments and illustrations.
• Draftlegislation and amendments as required for council consideration. Review for compliance with professional and technical standards.
• Develop new legislative proposals based on councilmember or supervisors request and direction.
• Reviewannual budget proposals engage in discussions about policy intent and expected outcomes analyze issues and develop options.

• Expert knowledge of the principles and practices in one or more of the following areas: public administration budget and accounting financial planning and analysis management social science planning operations research and evaluation or the equivalent that can aid policy analysis.
• Expert knowledge of the legislative process and parliamentary rules and procedures.
• Well-developed math skills to perform statistical financial and economic analyses.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt to diverse personalities and audiences collaborate with team members facilitate small group discussions and prepare and deliver formal presentations.
• The ability to learn interpret and apply relevant sections of the King County Code and local regional state and federal mandates and programs.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of proposals alternatives and conclusions as well as whether proposals comply with policy. Identify issues for legal review.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

The King County Council strives to create an inclusive anti-racist workplace and seeks team members who will thrive in this type of working environment.

With a commitment to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment and valuing lived experiences we endeavor to hire a workforce which reflects the County we serve. People of all backgrounds cultures and religions are encouraged to apply including veterans people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ and people with disabilities.

Together with leadership and our employees we are changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is open to all qualified applicants. Acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States are required by federal immigration law.

This is a salaried at-will overtime-exempt position that is not eligible for the county Career Service system. The standard workweek is 40 hours. Non-traditional work hours and travel throughout King County may occasionally be required.

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117. The salary represents a mandatory$1.50per hour deduction on behalf of the employee to the pension trust.

Full benefits are available some of which include the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System; county health insurance dental and vision plans; parental leave; local transit pass and other local alternative transportation incentives; and deferred compensation plan. To see all benefits visit Benefits Payroll and Retirement
at & SELECTION PROCESS
An online employment application resume cover letter and answers to the supplemental questions arerequired.

Applicants will be screened for completeness competitiveness and writing accuracy. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a skills assessment test and one or more panel interviews. Candidates must agree to complete a reference check when invited to participate in a final interview.

TELEWORKING
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and at home. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.


King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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JOB CODE:246401Senior Legislative Analyst
This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 117.