Snohomish County, WA
SALARY: $35.94 - $50.79 Hourly
$6,230.20 - $8,803.62 Monthly
$74,762.40 - $105,643.44 Annually
OPENING DATE: 01/29/16
CLOSING DATE: Continuous. Snohomish County application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2016 (see below)
SALARY: $35.94 - $50.79 Hourly
$6,230.20 - $8,803.62 Monthly
$74,762.40 - $105,643.44 Annually
OPENING DATE: 01/29/16
CLOSING DATE: Continuous. Snohomish County application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2016 (see below)
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DESCRIPTION:
Snohomish County Council currently has two Legislative Analyst positions open:
Planning & Community Development Committee - The Legislative Analyst provides fiscal and policy analysis for the Planning & Community Development Committee. The committee addresses proposed legislation and issues related to land use, development regulations, and the Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan. The analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, and preparing staff reports on all topics that go before the committee. The analyst may also prepare legislation and perform independent research related to other matters within the scope of the Planning & Community Development Committee. The analyst also attends meetings of the Planning Commission and may represent Council on intergovernmental committees at the county and regional level
Operations Committee – The Legislative Analyst provides fiscal and policy analysis for the Snohomish County Council's Operations Committee. The committee addresses issues from the Departments of Information Services, Fleet (ER&R), Facilities, the Airport, and Parks and Recreation and also the Office of the County Auditor (voting & elections, recording, animal control, and licensing). The committee may address other issues from time to time including managing a contract to implement the duties of the County Performance Auditor and providing support for specific complaints to the Ethics Board. The analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, preparing, and presenting staff reports on all of the committee's topics that go before the County Council, Ethics Board, and Performance Audit Advisory Committee. The analyst may attend meetings of the Parks Advisory Board, Evergreen State Fair Advisor Board, and Performance Audit Advisory Board meetings. The analyst may prepare legislation and complete independent research related to other matters within the scope of the Operations.
Legislative Analyst Position(s)
The legislative analyst is a salaried, at-will, overtime exempt classification. The position conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis of policy issues, assists with the development and implementation of council-directed initiatives, and participates in the analysis of departmental budgets submitted by the County Executive to the Council for adoption. Analysts evaluate policy and fiscal impacts and also the consequences and risks associated with legislative proposals. Analysts present their analyses to the Council through written reports and orally at public meetings.
Analysts are expected to conduct thorough analyses of programs, policies, and legislative actions that are proposed by the Executive to the Council for adoption to identify the legislative intent and to ensure compliance with legislative mandate and existing policies. Analysts are also responsible for researching and drafting legislation that is responsive to Council policy initiatives.
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JOB DUTIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a degree in public administration, political science, business or economics, law, urban planning, or a related discipline; preference may be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in these subject areas. A minimum of (3) years of policy experience in a legislative setting is required and preference may be given to candidates with a higher level of experience. Work related experience may be substituted for the required education or training on a year for year basis.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate for this position is an experienced professional with a proven track record of dealing effectively with a broad range of public sector issues. The position requires a working knowledge of the legislative process. Preference may be given to candidates with experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of federal, state, and local programs and mandates in the Puget Sound region.
In addition to subject matter expertise, the position of legislative analyst requires professional knowledge of budget and financial analysis. Candidates must be able to synthesize large volumes of complex material and present it in a fashion that may be easily understood by both decision makers and the general public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements for the position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Salary Range, Application and Selection Process
Legislative Analyst salary range is $74,762 - $105,643 annually
Senior Legislative Analyst salary range is $90,820 - $128,339 annually
Qualified individuals should complete a
Snohomish County application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2016.
Please include a letter of interest, resume, five job-related references
and complete the supplemental questionnaire.
The positions are open until filled with a first review of applications beginning on February 22, 2016.
Candidates chosen to move forward in the selection process
will be required to complete a written exercise.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Snohomish County
values inclusion and welcomes a diverse workforce.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553/Job-Listings
3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-3411
Jackie.Anderson@snoco.org
Position #2016-COU2324-JAN
LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
SO
DESCRIPTION:
Snohomish County Council currently has two Legislative Analyst positions open:
- Planning & Community Development Committee
- Operations Committee Committee assignments may be changed as needed to meet the needs of the Council. The Legislative analyst works closely with their respective committee chair and other Council members to understand their individual and collective priorities on issues.
Planning & Community Development Committee - The Legislative Analyst provides fiscal and policy analysis for the Planning & Community Development Committee. The committee addresses proposed legislation and issues related to land use, development regulations, and the Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan. The analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, and preparing staff reports on all topics that go before the committee. The analyst may also prepare legislation and perform independent research related to other matters within the scope of the Planning & Community Development Committee. The analyst also attends meetings of the Planning Commission and may represent Council on intergovernmental committees at the county and regional level
Operations Committee – The Legislative Analyst provides fiscal and policy analysis for the Snohomish County Council's Operations Committee. The committee addresses issues from the Departments of Information Services, Fleet (ER&R), Facilities, the Airport, and Parks and Recreation and also the Office of the County Auditor (voting & elections, recording, animal control, and licensing). The committee may address other issues from time to time including managing a contract to implement the duties of the County Performance Auditor and providing support for specific complaints to the Ethics Board. The analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, preparing, and presenting staff reports on all of the committee's topics that go before the County Council, Ethics Board, and Performance Audit Advisory Committee. The analyst may attend meetings of the Parks Advisory Board, Evergreen State Fair Advisor Board, and Performance Audit Advisory Board meetings. The analyst may prepare legislation and complete independent research related to other matters within the scope of the Operations.
Legislative Analyst Position(s)
The legislative analyst is a salaried, at-will, overtime exempt classification. The position conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis of policy issues, assists with the development and implementation of council-directed initiatives, and participates in the analysis of departmental budgets submitted by the County Executive to the Council for adoption. Analysts evaluate policy and fiscal impacts and also the consequences and risks associated with legislative proposals. Analysts present their analyses to the Council through written reports and orally at public meetings.
Analysts are expected to conduct thorough analyses of programs, policies, and legislative actions that are proposed by the Executive to the Council for adoption to identify the legislative intent and to ensure compliance with legislative mandate and existing policies. Analysts are also responsible for researching and drafting legislation that is responsive to Council policy initiatives.
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JOB DUTIES:
- Identifies, reviews, researches and analyzes policy, financial and budget issues, options, impacts and relative risks related to proposed council actions, council initiated actions and interests, and assignments or requests from individual Councilmembers or the Council Administrator; works individually and collectively with other council staff, inter-departmental teams and inter-jurisdictional teams.
- Presents work products and recommendations to Councilmembers, council committees, inter?departmental project teams, and multijurisdictional bodies or work teams through oral summaries, written reports and computer generated displays.
- Participates in, supports or facilitates collaborative staff and committee review, evaluation and adoption of proposed county operating and capital budgets, including analysis, interpretation of and recommendations on revenue and expenditure data and trends, funding needs and staffing levels; coordinates with executive departments to collect data, prepare reports, and gather information relative to the council's program and budget review needs.
- Participates in formulating and implementing council work plans and priorities for programmatic review; recommends schedules and tasks; manages assigned projects and tasks; provides periodic reports to council committees or the committee of the whole council; coordinates with executive departments for timely completion of projects and tasks.
- Evaluates and analyzes impacts of council work programs, proposed or enacted state legislation, annexations, incorporation, revenue and bonding proposals.
- Provides staff support to council standing and ad hoc committees as assigned by administrator; prepares agendas; prepares, assembles and assures timely distribution of briefing materials to interested parties; researches proposed motions, RFPs and contracts and monitors contract work; prepares and documents options and recommendations for committee action; assures availability of needed information and testimony; reviews and edits committee minutes and records; provides information and briefing materials for full council meetings and hearings as assigned by committee chair.
- Participates in analysis of county budget and fiscal issues; analyzes portions of annual budget and special budget requests as assigned; provides recommendations on funding and staffing levels and department organization; provides information and advice on budget issues relevant to the interests of committee(s) to which he/she is assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a degree in public administration, political science, business or economics, law, urban planning, or a related discipline; preference may be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in these subject areas. A minimum of (3) years of policy experience in a legislative setting is required and preference may be given to candidates with a higher level of experience. Work related experience may be substituted for the required education or training on a year for year basis.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate for this position is an experienced professional with a proven track record of dealing effectively with a broad range of public sector issues. The position requires a working knowledge of the legislative process. Preference may be given to candidates with experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of federal, state, and local programs and mandates in the Puget Sound region.
In addition to subject matter expertise, the position of legislative analyst requires professional knowledge of budget and financial analysis. Candidates must be able to synthesize large volumes of complex material and present it in a fashion that may be easily understood by both decision makers and the general public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements for the position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Salary Range, Application and Selection Process
Legislative Analyst salary range is $74,762 - $105,643 annually
Senior Legislative Analyst salary range is $90,820 - $128,339 annually
Qualified individuals should complete a
Snohomish County application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2016.
Please include a letter of interest, resume, five job-related references
and complete the supplemental questionnaire.
The positions are open until filled with a first review of applications beginning on February 22, 2016.
Candidates chosen to move forward in the selection process
will be required to complete a written exercise.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Snohomish County
values inclusion and welcomes a diverse workforce.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553/Job-Listings
3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-3411
Jackie.Anderson@snoco.org
Position #2016-COU2324-JAN
LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
SO