Legislative Assistant to Senator Noel Frame

Salary: $4,677.00 - $8,105.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: SDC-020924
Department: Washington State Senate
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Legislative Assistant to Senator Noel Frame
EXEMPT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: Legislative Assistant to Senator Noel Frame
SALARY: $4,677 - $8,105 monthly depending on qualifications
LOCATION: Olympia, Washington
CLOSES: March 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
SENATE PROFILE
The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its legislative members. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.
MEMBER PROFILE
Senator Noel Frame has represented the people of the 36th District as their state senator since January 2023 after serving as state representative since 2016. In 2024, she serves as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader of the Senate, vice chair of the Senate Housing Committee, vice chair of the Senate Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade Committee, and as a member of the Senate Human Services Committee.
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POSITION PROFILE
Senator Frame's Legislative Assistant (LA) is a highly motivated self-starter that will help our team provide the highest quality service, representation, and leadership for the people of the 36th Legislative District. The LA will also be the first face people see in the office of Senator Frame and helps set the tone for all visitors to our office.
Duties
POSITION DUTIES

• Manage the daily operations of the office of Senator Frame's office.
• Serve as a liaison between the Senator and both internal and external parties (legislators, staff, lobbyists, agencies, local/federal governments, tribal nations, and constituents).
• Field questions from the public regarding legislation, the Senator's stance on issues, and other legislative-related questions.
• Collaborate with caucus communications staff on drafting talking points, press releases, mailings, and in planning town halls and district-specific media strategies.
• Draft and/or review responses to legislative correspondence; exercise independent judgement to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Assist constituents in their interactions with state agencies.
• Meet with constituents, lobbyists, and other parties on behalf of the Senator.
• Organize in-person and virtual legislative events.
• Monitor district-specific issues and concerns.
• Maintain the Senator's legislative calendar throughout the year; prioritizing meeting requests, preparing briefing and background materials for meetings, and arranging travel details.
• Oversee the Senator's legislative office budget, including making equipment purchases and submitting travel and reimbursement requests.
• In consultation with the Senator, recruit candidates for session staff positions.
• Train and supervise session staff to ensure compliance with office procedures and Senate rules.
• Delegate tasks associated with the Senator's legislative priorities and goals to the session staff.
• Oversee progression of bills and amendments through the legislative process.
• Manage, submit, and track the Senator's budget requests throughout the budget process.
• Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Senator and stakeholders in the creation, development, and progression of legislation.
• Organize committee testimony for the Senator's prime sponsor bills.
• Collaborate with partisan caucus policy staff and non-partisan committee services staff to implement the Senator's policy goals.
• Maintain and preserve records of the legislative office.
• Conduct records searches for responsive public records as needed.

Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates are/will possess:

• Highly motivated self-starter able to be self-directed, independent, and support Senator Frame in advancing her policy priorities while balancing other demands, particularly during interim.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful and professional manner
• Ability to maintain productive working relationships with Senators, staff, lobbyists/ advocates, and constituents
• Well-developed project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to understand and competently operate legislative computer systems and video conferencing software.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the committee and leadership structure in the Washington State Legislature
• Understanding of , or willingness to learn, the public records law and the legislative records retention schedule
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, and
• Familiar with project management tools such as Trello
• Have a passion for the legislative process, good government, and public service
• Commitment to our shared community values, including social justice, equity, and prosperity for all
• Exceptional writing ability, with the skill to communicate Senator Frame's vision in a clear and compelling manner.
• The courage to question conventional wisdom and challenge the status quo when appropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree AND one year of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. When the Legislature is not in session, in-state remote work is supported, except when needed to be in-person for training or legislative meetings.
• Long and irregular hours are required during the legislative session, including evening and weekend work. When the Legislature is not in session, flexible schedule options are available.
• This position is full-time and exempt from civil service.

Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE
RCW 49.58.110 requires employers to provide a full salary range in job postings. The salary and classification for this position is based on relevant experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $4,677 - $8,105 monthly. A hiring salary will be less than the top of any range, however.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; ten paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions and savings bonds; and tuition reimbursement.
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the application form accessed by clicking this link: or typing this URL: https://apply.workable.com/washington-state-senate/j/EE76E43E2A/. The closing date is March 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. E-mail contact
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at
The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/...