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Company Name : State of Washington House of Representatives
Location : Olympia, WA
Position : Legislative Assistant to a House Republican Caucus Member
Job Description : Description
House of Representatives / Legislative Assistant to House Republican State Representative
Mission: To assist Legislators in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research, and public relations.
Duties
Typical Assignments (These tasks may vary depending on the needs of individual Legislators)
Administration
Manage daily operation of Olympia and/or district office.
Manage the Representative’s schedule and travel arrangements, providing all materials.
Supervise, as delegated by the member, independent interns. Coordinate with the House intern program to direct the work of House interns.
Communication
Manage constituent inquiries and casework.
Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Representative, legislators, state officials, staff, agency personnel, stakeholders and constituents in the development and advancement of legislation.
Serve as a liaison between the Representative and constituents of the Legislative District; exercising independent judgment to determine and implement appropriate courses of action.
Research
Track advancement of bills through the legislative process. This may entail monitoring of committee hearings, securing committee testimony and records preparation.
Identify and monitor district specific issues.
Work with OPR and Caucus staff to develop materials and prepare briefings for members.
Public Relations
Represent the office at legislative and community events.
Work with PIO and Representative on articles, newsletters, press releases and speeches.
Work with PIO to coordinate town hall meetings and district events.
Preferred Education and Work Experience
Relevant education, experience, and knowledge as determined by the House administration.
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BA with major emphasis in business, political science, public administration, or related field.
Prior legislative experience is preferred.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Office and personnel management
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Word processing skills necessary to work with speed and accuracy.
Knowledge of computer chart, graph, and table formatting.
Familiarity with legislative, administrative, and judicial systems.
Ability to research and analyze relevant constituent issues, to track legislation and prepare member briefings and materials.
Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time constraints.
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Supplemental Information
To Apply: Please send your resume to nian.fakkema@leg.wa.gov by Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an organization, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can Washington State House of Representatives employees achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the House of Representatives.
The Washington State House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or using a service animal. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including those listed above and those with other diverse life experiences. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact House ADA Coordinator Kyle Overmiller at kyle.overmiller@leg.wa.gov or 360-786-7271, or TTD 1-800-635-9993.
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