Legislative Assistant Senator Jamie Pedersen Apply
EXEMPT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: Legislative Assistant to Senator Jaime Pedersen
SALARY: $4,817- $8,849 monthly depending on qualifications
LOCATION: Olympia, Washington
CLOSES: September 20, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and early applications are encouraged, but first round interviews will not take place until the week of October 7, 2024.
Senate Profile
The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. 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 legislative members. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.
Member Profile
Senator Pedersen represents the 43rd Legislative District (central Seattle) and serves as the Floor Leader for the Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus (SDC). Senator Pedersen also serves as a member of the Ways and Means, Rules, Law and Justice, and K-12 Education committees, in addition to several other legislative committees and boards. Senator Pedersen is a founding member of the bicameral LGBTQ caucus.
More information here: 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 $4,817 - $8,849 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.
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.
