What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Coordinator - Policy Analyst position at Whatcom County?
The County Council Office seeks to hire a Legislative Coordinator (Policy Analyst) to focus on legislative policy research for a wide range of complex policy topics and projects. This position will research matters scheduled for Council consideration and act as a point person for specific subject areas of assignment, such as the Charter Review Commission and 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The position will provide administrative support for the Council Office, including preparing agenda items, coordinating stakeholder engagement, writing meeting summaries, entering agenda bills into the Legislative Information Center, staffing Council meetings, and drafting memos, ordinances and resolutions. The Legislative Coordinator will work with the Legislative Analyst/Deputy Clerk on policy research and other special Council Office projects as assigned.
Supervisor: Clerk of the Council
Hours of Work: 8:00 AM -4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, evening meetings as neededFor more information, see Job Description.
Salary Range:- Unrepresented- Range 4
Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
Requires an Associate’s degree in a related field AND four years of progressively responsible related office experience, including composition of a variety of written materials. Experience must include working with the public and coordinating work for multiple professionals.
OR
Requires a high school diploma or GED AND six years of progressively responsible related office experience, including composition of a variety of written materials. Experience must include working with the public and coordinating work for multiple professionals.
Requires knowledge of:
Website publishing technology.
The field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by example in this job description.
Secretarial, clerical and office management principles, procedures, functions and practices; recordkeeping and telephone systems; basic mathematics, bookkeeping principles and practices; and English composition and grammar.
Safety precautions, practices and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
Requires in-depth knowledge of:
Computer operation and a variety of office software including word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and website publishing.
- Must have a driving record that meets County standards and possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.
- May be required to become a Notary Public.
- Background check must meet County criteria.
- Must pass job-related tests
At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
Salary : $30 - $44
