Career opportunities

Learn about current job openings at the Employment Security Department (ESD).

Who we are

Our mission: We contribute to healthy communities by providing people equitable access to resources that improve economic security.

At ESD, we provide economic security to the people of Washington every day and in every corner of the state. We help people find jobs, bridge gaps in employment and provide paid family medical leave. We have a flexible work environment that respects your work/life balance, ensures your voice matters and values a diverse workforce.

You can learn more about us on our Who we are and what we do page.

Current openings

Visit our career page on the Government jobs website to learn more about current openings. Sign up for the job announcements email list to get notified about new openings. Select "Jobs at Employment Security" when choosing your subscription topics to receive job opening notifications.

Application tips and resources

Make sure you read the job posting's "How to apply" section and showcase your skills, abilities and experiences as they relate to the job. We evaluate your application package for quality and completeness during our review.

You can also find resume writing and cover letter tips on the WorkSource website.

Equal Opportunity employment

ESD values, employs and serves people with diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Learn how Washington state supports immigrant employees in this video.

If you have a disability, don't hesitate to ask for assistance. We can provide:

  • Auxiliary aids or services.
  • Support with our application process.
  • Alternate formats for job announcements.

Learn more on our equal opportunity resource page.

Contact us

For questions about our job postings, email hrrecruiting@esd.wa.gov or call 360-902-9560 (Washington Relay Service 711).

For ESD employment verifications, email ESDGPPayrollHROperations@esd.wa.gov.