Joint Transportation Committee

Washington State Legislature  www.leg.wa.gov/JTC 606 Columbia Street NW Suite 105, Olympia WA 98504-0937P.O. Box 40937  (360) 786-7313

Exempt Recruitment Announcement Coordinator, Joint Transportation Committee Opens: October 16, 2017 – Closes: November 10, 2017

The Joint Transportation Committee (JTC), a legislative branch agency reporting to a bicameral oversight committee, is seeking an experienced Coordinator who understands policy research and development, legislative and governmental processes, contract man-agement, budget development, customer service delivery, support to the Legislature, and is able to communicate clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing.

The Committee is interested in an experienced professional with a proactive, creative, flexible and service-oriented approach in their daily work. As well, we are looking for a demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment that sometimes can be high-pressure, and at other times is a very quiet, heads-down environment. In addition, someone who has a proven commitment to providing non-partisan and confidential services to legislators, legislative staff, state agencies, and stakeholders.

BackgroundThe Joint Transportation Committee was created by legislation in 2005 to conduct transportation studies and perform policy oversight at the direction of the Legislature. Some studies are conducted using consultant services; others are done by legislative staff, which includes House and Senate Transportation Committee staff in addition to JTC staff.

The JTC operates in a bipartisan fashion, and is governed by a four-person Execu-tive Committee, who are the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Transportation Committees. JTC members include all members of the House and Senate Transportation Committees.

In addition to undertaking studies, the JTC holds monthly meetings during legislative interim periods, typically May through December. The JTC also organizes the occasional tour of transpor-tation projects and activities for legislators and staff as well as others, and coordinates the biennial update of the Transportation Resource Manual, a 500+ page compendium of facts and data about Washington’s statewide transportation system.

The JTC is located in beautiful downtown Olympia, on the Intercity Transit bus line, near many restaurants, the Olympia Farmer’s Market and walking distance to the beautiful Puget Sound. The JTC has four staff, two of whom are full-time (Coordinator and Accountant/Legislative Assistant) and two of whom are part-time (Policy Analysts). Currently one part-time position is 80% time and the other 60%. The 2017-19 biennial budget is $2.3 million, including funding for consultant studies. For more information about the JTC, please visit the JTC website.

About the CoordinatorThe Coordinator serves as the JTC operating officer, coordinating staff in their daily activities, and is responsible for activities related to Committee coordination and admin-istration as well as policy, research and study activities.

Coordination • Overseeing Joint Transportation Committee activities, including administrative,

research, meeting planning and other activities.• Providing coordination and day-to-day direction for the Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) staff;

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• Working with the JTC Chair to develop agendas for monthly interim meetings;• Providing coordination and direction for non-study related activities such as tour planning and other

tasks;• Coordinating joint activities with House and Senate Transportation Committee staff.

Administration• Leading a small legislative agency, with all the responsibilities associated with operat-

ing a state agency;• Performing budget and fiscal analysis and preparing the agency budget;• Ensuring that the accounting and budget processes at JTC are in accordance with the

Office of Financial Management policies and procedures;• Maintaining and working with the Executive Committee to update agency policies,

by-laws and procedures, as needed;• Approving Committee expenditures;• Assisting Committee Members in recruiting, interviewing, and screening candidates for professional level

staff positions; and• Performing other work as required.

Project/Research/Study Activities• Providing advisory services to the JTC members on policy issues, organization, communications and other

areas of interest;• Assisting House and Senate Committee staff to write budget provisos directing the studies;• Developing budget estimates for studies;• For studies and projects involving consultants: working with JTC staff to coordinate

consultant selection, including writing and issuing RFPs, screening consultants andverifying qualifications, conducting interviews and scoring proposals; preparing con-tracts for execution by the JTC;

• Coordinating JTC staff assigned to support projects and studies;• In addition to coordinating all JTC studies, also acting as lead staff on some studies;• Approving contract and consultant expenditures.

Work Ethics, Values and Professional Relationships• Performs well and provides leadership under time constraints and in stressful condi-

tions;• Seeks assistance when needed;• Develops and maintains excellent professional relationships with co-workers, legislators and their staff,

executive agency personnel, and stakeholders to facilitate the flow of information;• Contributes to team efforts by sharing information and skills and assisting fellow staff, and being willing

to learn from co-workers;• Exercises excellent professional judgment, maintains confidentiality, and is familiar with state ethics rules;• Demonstrates an overall interest in the Legislature and JTC as institutions;• Demonstrates willingness to put in the time necessary to meet responsibilities;• Demonstrates integrity and honesty in professional relationships.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired• Knowledge of legislative, administrative and budget processes; methods and tech-

niques of research and policy analysis; relevant issues in Washington State as wellas other jurisdictions; and understands the structure, functions and culture of theWashington State Legislature;

• Ability to analyze, evaluate and develop transportation and budget policy; plan, orga-nize, coordinate and lead study/project activities; communicate effectively, both orallyand in writing;

• A Bachelor’s degree with a major study in public policy, public administration, political science, transpor-tation or a related field;

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• Graduate level work is desirable;• Knowledge of transportation issues in Washington State.

CompensationThe Coordinator reports to and serves at the pleasure of the JTC Executive Commit-tee. Annual compensation is competitive, depending on qualifications. The JTC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays as well as vacation and sick leave.

How to ApplyPlease submit the following materials by November 10, 2017• A letter of interest addressing your qualifications and your knowledge, skills and abilities, no more than

two pages in length• A current resume detailing your experience and/or education, no more than two pages in length• A list of at least three professional references, including one supervisor, with name, and current telephone

numbers and email addresses

Send to:Kristin CollinsHuman Resources Business PartnerLegislative Support ServicesEmail: Kristin.Collins@leg.wa.govPhone: (360) 786-7337

All application materials should be submitted via email with attachments in .pdf format.

The Joint Transportation Committee is an equal opportunity employer. The agency values a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encour-aged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact Kristin Collins, in the human resources office at (360) 786-7337, or email Kristin.Collins@leg.wa.gov.

Joint Transportation Committee

Washington State Legislature  www.leg.wa.gov/JTC 606 Columbia Street NW Suite 105, Olympia WA 98504-0937P.O. Box 40937  (360) 786-7313