Employment Security Department (ESD) is one of the largest executive agencies in Washington state government, employing approximately 1,700 people. The agency delivers employment services and manages unemployment-insurance benefits. Employment Security is headquartered in Olympia on the capitol campus and serves job seekers at offices throughout Washington.

ESD employs accountants, auditors, recruiters, trainers, economic analysts, labor-market specialists, information-technology specialists and research analysts.

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Due to the volume of applications, our department must focus on specific job qualification details. Please make sure that you read the job posting’s How to apply section and showcase your skills, abilities, and experiences as they relate to the job. The application package will be evaluated on quality and completeness as part of the screening/evaluation process.

Employment Security Department is an equal-opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternate format should contact hrrecruiting@esd.wa.gov or 360-902-9560.  Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711.

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Job-seeker resources

• Resume-writing and cover-letter tips
• Sample Supplemental Responses (pdf)
• Sample Supplemental Responses (word)

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