Favorite Parts of Being a Fiscal and Policy Analyst at City of Seattle
Sarah, a Fiscal and Policy Analyst at the City of Seattle, finds the most rewarding aspect of her role is "knowing that there are real tangible improvements that can be made to people's lives," specifically through addressing public goods like transportation and libraries—areas where the market lacks incentive to act. This public service focus, unique to government work, is what draws Sarah to her career.
Public Service, Policy Analysis, Fiscal Management, Government, Community Impact
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Sarah Burtner
Fiscal and Policy Analyst
City of Seattle
UCLA, 2014
Masters in Special Education and Teaching at CUNY Hunter College, Masters of Public Policy at UCLA
Economics
Government & Public Sector
Data and Analytics
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Tangible improvements to people's lives
2. Working on public goods (transportation, libraries, schools)
3. Unique function of government in addressing societal needs
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about your role?
I'm public service oriented. What I enjoy most is knowing that there are real, tangible improvements I can make to people's lives through my work.
This is particularly true in areas where the market has no incentive to act. The government steps in to address these needs, which is the essence of public goods.
This includes things like transportation, libraries, and schools. I believe these are inherently good for people and society.
I've had the opportunity to work on these issues in a way that's unique to government's function. I haven't found that in any other sector.