National Conference of State Legislatures
Session Aide - Legislative & Policy Specialist
National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Colorado Office of Administrative Services for Independent Agencies
$75,000-$90,000 annually, to be set based on the requirements of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Posted November 25, 2024
The
Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP)
within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Session Aide – Legislative and Policy Specialist (Environmental Planner 1)
position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in
Lacey, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Do you have an interest in environmental policy? Would you like to help champion climate policy and contribute to moving it through the Washington State legislative process? If so, we hope you'll join our team!
As the Legislative and Policy Specialist, you will actively support the Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s legislative and policy work and Senior Legislative Planner, providing project management and legislative analysis. You’ll engage with program leadership and subject matter experts, as well as Ecology’s Governmental Relations team to complete some of the following: the development and editing of bill analyses, fiscal notes, testimony and presentations for legislative meetings, hearings and work sessions, Ecology management and Governor’s Office briefings, and reviewing and editing reports to the Legislature.
Please note that this is a temporary position that will end June 30, 2025. Responsibilities
The
Legislative and Policy Specialist
position plays a key role in supporting the Program’s legislative efforts. In this position, you will gain significant knowledge of the Program and Agency’s legislative priorities and broaden your understanding of climate pollution reduction and environmental policy. In support of the Senior Legislative Planner, you will track bills and work with the Program staff on responses to inquiries from the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and constituents. You will also assist in preparing staff for legislative meetings, hearings, and work sessions. Additional duties in this role include: Track, review, and edit bill analyses in the agency’s legislative tracking platform; provide technical assistance to staff as needed. Draft, review, and edit written communications. Conduct legislative research, analyze, and summarize legislation. Take notes on hearings and work sessions. Assist with the development of implementation plans for recently passed legislation. Assist with the development plan and timeline for legislative reports. Schedule and prepare materials for meetings, hearings, and work sessions. Qualifications
Required
A total of six years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience
in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related experience. Education
involving major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field. We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below. Experience with:
communications, writing presentations, preparing talking points regulatory, policy, and/or fiscal analysis, responding to customer or constituent questions and requests. Knowledge of:
Washington State Legislative Process, environmental laws and/or climate policies, transportation policy, transportation fuels, or zero emissions vehicles, governmental administrative structure at local and State levels, proper grammatical construction, sentence, and paragraph development, providing customer support and writing support documents, tools and principles of environmental justice. Note:
Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool. Tele-work options for this position:
This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible to tele-work, depending on business need, but this will be a primarily in-office position. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. About the Organization
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our
Strategic Plan . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering: A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions. An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns. Continuous growth and development opportunities. Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work. Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. How to Apply
Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 4, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
September 3, 2024 . If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date. We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if a successful hire was not made.
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Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP)
within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Session Aide – Legislative and Policy Specialist (Environmental Planner 1)
position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in
Lacey, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Do you have an interest in environmental policy? Would you like to help champion climate policy and contribute to moving it through the Washington State legislative process? If so, we hope you'll join our team!
As the Legislative and Policy Specialist, you will actively support the Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s legislative and policy work and Senior Legislative Planner, providing project management and legislative analysis. You’ll engage with program leadership and subject matter experts, as well as Ecology’s Governmental Relations team to complete some of the following: the development and editing of bill analyses, fiscal notes, testimony and presentations for legislative meetings, hearings and work sessions, Ecology management and Governor’s Office briefings, and reviewing and editing reports to the Legislature.
Please note that this is a temporary position that will end June 30, 2025. Responsibilities
The
Legislative and Policy Specialist
position plays a key role in supporting the Program’s legislative efforts. In this position, you will gain significant knowledge of the Program and Agency’s legislative priorities and broaden your understanding of climate pollution reduction and environmental policy. In support of the Senior Legislative Planner, you will track bills and work with the Program staff on responses to inquiries from the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and constituents. You will also assist in preparing staff for legislative meetings, hearings, and work sessions. Additional duties in this role include: Track, review, and edit bill analyses in the agency’s legislative tracking platform; provide technical assistance to staff as needed. Draft, review, and edit written communications. Conduct legislative research, analyze, and summarize legislation. Take notes on hearings and work sessions. Assist with the development of implementation plans for recently passed legislation. Assist with the development plan and timeline for legislative reports. Schedule and prepare materials for meetings, hearings, and work sessions. Qualifications
Required
A total of six years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience
in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related experience. Education
involving major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field. We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below. Experience with:
communications, writing presentations, preparing talking points regulatory, policy, and/or fiscal analysis, responding to customer or constituent questions and requests. Knowledge of:
Washington State Legislative Process, environmental laws and/or climate policies, transportation policy, transportation fuels, or zero emissions vehicles, governmental administrative structure at local and State levels, proper grammatical construction, sentence, and paragraph development, providing customer support and writing support documents, tools and principles of environmental justice. Note:
Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool. Tele-work options for this position:
This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible to tele-work, depending on business need, but this will be a primarily in-office position. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. About the Organization
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our
Strategic Plan . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering: A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions. An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns. Continuous growth and development opportunities. Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work. Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. How to Apply
Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 4, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
September 3, 2024 . If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date. We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if a successful hire was not made.
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