Here at Employment Security, we believe in the Power to Help when people need it most. 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 soon we’ll be providing paid family medical leave. If our mission motivates you, please apply to be a part of our team!

Our Employment System Policy division is looking to hire multiple, non-permanent, Policy Analyst / Employment Security Program Coordinator (ESPC3) positions. You will serve as members of the Employment System Administration and Policy Unit charged with understanding and researching federal and state laws, rules, and guidance. You’ll participate in the development of plans, policies, guidance, procedures, and technical assistance necessary to ensure the integration and cohesive operation of Washington’s unemployment insurance and workforce development one-stop system that provides critical services to Washington’s job seekers. You will assist in developing and maintaining a cohesive, complementary, and effective state-level policy infrastructure as it relates to those two areas. We are currently looking for individuals with in-depth knowledge and experience in UI Benefit laws, rules, guidance, and policy.

If you find researching policy, consulting leadership, statewide service providers, and ESD units/divisions on policy matters pertaining to programs affiliated with the UI and One-Stop systems an interesting challenge, then this may be the right fit for you.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Provide statewide consultation on policy inquiries to internal and external customers.
• Develop and implement state-level program policies and guidance.
• Edit and review documents for content and quality; ensure they are “plain talked”.
• Provide technical assistance and/or act as liaison between customers and federal government, staff, partners, and stakeholders in the program policy arena.
• Coordinate with training team/specialist to develop accurate training to field staff by reviewing and approving training and orientation materials used by operations staff.
• Work within political environments; track and monitor relevant bills through legislative processes.
• Propose, develop, revise, and implement written policies and procedures consistent with federal and state requirements; coordinate materials development; prepare standards manuals and guides.
• Evaluate and respond to policy and procedures from other states, other Washington state agencies and private parties.
• Act as spokesperson and/or subject matter expert in state, federal, and local government and public meetings; provide user input; represent manager as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure effective and efficient administration of federal and state activities, services and expenditures.

OR a combination of education and/or relevant experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for education.

OR
One year of experience as an Employment Security Program Coordinator 2.

OR
Two years of experience as a WorkSource Specialist 3 or Tax Specialist 3 – ES or equivalent.

• Applications with comments such as “see attachments” in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.

Other Information

• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate accepting this position must comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.
• Final external candidates must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Fraud check.
• This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of ESPC3 candidates for agency-wide vacancies in the next six months.
• The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
• If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960.

Veteran’s Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service.  Please black out any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

Thank you for your service!

Modern Workplace
ESD’s employee engagement survey scores improved by 8 percent in 2017.  Our agency is devoted to ongoing improvement and continues to develop strategies and programs to enhance the employee experience. We are working to create a modern workplace designed to meet the needs of a changing workforce. We have wellness programs, telework policies and flexible schedules. We’re working to update our facilities all over the state to enhance both the client and employee experience.

Opportunity for All
The Washington Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact the Recruitment Team at 360-902-9427, HRRecruiting@esd.wa.gov or Washington Relay Service 711 if you are a person with a disability needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or with general questions about this opportunity.