Job Description
Salary : $89,315.20 - $113,214.40 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2024GM23165
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 12/20/2024
Closing Date: 1/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. King County's provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
King County Department of Community and Human Services is seeking a Policy Analyst to analyze, develop, and advise on innovative policy solutions for the Department and King County more broadly. The Analyst will work on a broad portfolio of human services issues including affordable housing, behavioral health, education and employment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other related policy areas.
The position is part of the Department's External Affairs team in the Director's Office and reports to the Policy Director. The position will work closely with the Department's other government relations and communications staff and will have the opportunity to learn about and work with the Department's various divisions and subject matter experts. The ideal candidate for this position will be detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 1/29/2025.
APPLICATION PROCESS If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a county-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint. King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
RECRUITER: Greg Mallory,
Job Duties - Support DCHS' state legislative engagement in coordination with the Policy Director and the King County Executive's Office. This will include:
- tracking and triaging state legislative activity including monitoring committee calendars and disseminating time-sensitive information,
- coordinating bill and budget analysis with subject matter experts on DCHS' cross-divisional policy team;
- identifying, compiling, and communicating recommended actions to inform and shape the County's state advocacy;
- tracking implementation of priority DCHS-related state policies and investments;
- coordinating timely identification of state legislative priorities; and
- contributing to the development of materials about King County priorities or major legislation for internal and external audiences and public events.
- Support and coordinate the preparation of DCHS' reports and proposed legislation to the County Council, in partnership with the Policy Director. This will include:
- maintaining and disseminating policy development resources and templates, and mentoring and training staff in their use;
- convening planning groups, and tracking and monitoring timelines for division project teams;
- refining policy documents to fulfill legislative requirements, uphold the mission and values of DCHS, meet King County Executive Branch standards, and effectively advance DCHS' policy interests; and
- coordinating with DCHS leaders and the King County Executive Office on transmittal of materials to the County Council.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on state, county, city, and federal legislative activity for DCHS-related issues, including affordable housing, behavioral health, and related policies.
- Respond to legislative inquiries regarding DCHS programs and budgets.
- Provide strategic advice with key partners, leadership, and staff that help advance the DCHS legislative agenda.
- Draft legislative analysis on local, state, and federal legislation on DCHS-related issues.
- Draft policy fact sheets, talking points, research briefings, legislation, infographics, timelines, and other handouts for use by DCHS in educating policymakers and community partners.
- Oversee preliminary policy research, develop issue briefs, summaries, and presentations on relevant topics, including DCHS-related issue activity regionally, statewide, and nationally.
- Analyze King County budgets as adopted by the County Council, and maintain tools to disseminate budget information and track the department's implementation of priority investments.
- Approach legislative analysis and policy development with a focus on equity and inclusion, consistent with DCHS' efforts to undo and mitigate systemic inequities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills - 3 or more years of experience and/or any combination of education and experience working on county, state, local, or federal legislation, including but not limited to:
- tracking and analyzing legislation,
- tracking the legislative process with familiarity,
- staffing an elected official,
- lobbying, or
- project managing key initiatives such as legislatively directed plans or reports.
- Demonstrated skill in effectively communicating, summarizing, and tracking complex information and analysis in a simple and straightforward manner that supports action.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a politically sensitive environment with changing needs and multiple competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Commitment to furthering the County's efforts to pursue equity and social justice, including an interest in leveraging public policy and programs to empower historically underserved communities.
- Commitment to contributing to a respectful workplace that values the contributions and backgrounds of diverse individuals with varying opinions.
Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
03
How many years of experience do you have working on county, state, local, or federal legislation?
- I do not have this experience yet
- 1-2 (less than 3) years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- 6 (or more) years of experience
04
Please describe your experience working to advance state, local, or federal policies. Please include organization names and dates. (Please limit your response to a maximum of 250 words.)
05
Do you have experience working on human services issues such as affordable housing, behavioral health, or homelessness in a legislative environment?
06
Please describe your experience and knowledge related to housing and homelessness, behavioral health, and other human services issues.(Please limit your response to a maximum of 250 words.)
07
Do you experience working effectively in a politically sensitive environment with changing needs and multiple competing priorities?
08
Please describe a past experience of integrating race and social equity principles in developing or analyzing legislation, developing a report for a legislative body, or otherwise implementing legislative policy.(Please limit your response to a maximum of 250 words.)
Required Question King County, WA
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,