Job Opportunities with the State of Washington

Job Hunting Truth: Rejection Isn’t the End—It’s a Step Forward.

In the job search game, rejection isn’t just common—it’s essential. It means you're trying. You're showing up. You're playing to win. Think of your job search like a ring toss at a fair. The more tries you take, the better your odds of hitting the mark. And yes, that means a lot of misses—and a lot of rejections—along the way.

Here’s the truth. Each rejection is a step closer to the job you want. Does rejection sting? Absolutely. We’re human. No one likes to be told “no.” Instead of letting it shake your confidence, try turning it into a game. Track your rejections. Celebrate them. Every "no" proves you took a shot—and puts you one step closer to a "yes."

Job search tip. When you get a rejection, reach out (politely) to ask for feedback. Something simple like: "Thanks for the opportunity. I’m working on improving my application and interview skills—would you be open to sharing any feedback that could help?" Sometimes you’ll get a helpful reply. Sometimes you won’t. Either way, you asked with courage and kindness. And that’s a win.

So, keep moving forward. Keep applying. Let rejection fuel your momentum—not stop it. Your next opportunity could be just one more application away.

 

Job Title	Agency	Location	Flex/Telework?
Administrative Assistant 4	Washington State Patrol	Olympia	No
Administrative Regulations Analyst 3 (Retail Compliance Consultant Mt. Vernon/Federal Way)	Liquor and Cannabis Board	Multiple Locations - Mt. Vernon/Federal Way	Flexible/Hybrid
Bilingual Spanish Occupational Safety & Health Professional – Primarily Agriculture	L&I	Multiple Locations - Eastern Washington	Flexible/Hybrid
Capital Budget Manager	Parks and Recreation	Lacey	Flexible/Hybrid
Complaint Intake and Compliance Manager	Department of Health	Tumwater	Flexible/Hybrid
Crane Safety Compliance Investigator	L&I	King County	Flexible/Hybrid
Cruiser & Specialty Sales Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2/NRS1 In-Training	Natural Resources	Enumclaw	No
Customer Service Specialist 3 (Project, 3 Positions)	Liquor and Cannabis Board	Olympia	Flexible/Hybrid
Deputy State Fire Marshal (Project Position) - Clean Energy	Washington State Patrol	Olympia	No
Detective (AGO Senior Investigator)	OIC	Tumwater	Flexible/Hybrid
Financial Legal Examiner 2-4	Financial Institutions	Olympia	Flexible/Hybrid
Financial Legal Examiner 3-4	Financial Institutions	Olympia	Flexible/Hybrid
Fiscal Analyst 4	Natural Resources	Forks	No
Forest Crew Supervisor-Correctional Facility	Natural Resources	Littlerock	No
Health Workforce Analysis and Planning Supervisor - Project	Department of Health	Multiple Locations	Remote
Human Resource Consultant 3 (Project Position)	Washington State Patrol	Olympia	Available after training
Industrial Hygiene Compliance Investigator	L&I	Multiple Locations - King County	Flexible/Hybrid
Industrial Hygiene Compliance Investigator 3	L&I	Tumwater	Flexible/Hybrid
Investigations Supervisor	Licensing	Olympia	Flexible/Hybrid
IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist	Liquor and Cannabis Board	Olympia	Flexible/Hybrid
Medicare Specialist	OIC	Tumwater	Flexible/Hybrid
Medicare Training Coordinator	OIC	Tumwater	Flexible/Hybrid
Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Investigator	L&I	Multiple Locations - King County	Flexible/Hybrid
Procurement and Supply Specialist 4	Natural Resources	Olympia	No
Program Specialist 3 (Project - Two Positions)	Liquor and Cannabis Board	Olympia	Flexible/Hybrid
Quality Assurance Specialist – Non-Permanent	Department of Health	Shoreline	No
Radioactive Materials Section - Radiation Health Physicist 2	Department of Health	Multiple Locations	Flexible/Hybrid
Regional Training Consultant - Bilingual-Spanish	OIC	Tri-Cities	Flexible/Hybrid
Secretary Senior	Washington State Patrol	Olympia	No
Senior Park Aid (Pearrygin Lake State Park) Seasonal	Parks and Recreation	Okanogan County	In Park
SHIBA Organizational Coordinator	OIC	Tumwater	Flexible/Hybrid
SHIBA Training Coordinator	OIC	Tumwater	Flexible/Hybrid

 

For other opportunities with the state of Washington visit: www.careers.wa.gov