Posting number: 2026-06836
Department: Employment Security Department
Division: Workforce Services
Job classification: WORKSOURCE SPECIALIST 5
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Social Services, Customer Service, Veteran Services, Community and Social Services, Office and Administrative Support
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is seeking a collaborative, community-minded professional to serve as a Consolidated Veterans Services Representative (CVSR), (WorkSource Specialist 5) in King County.
The ideal candidate is an engaging relationship-builder who thrives in outreach settings and is passionate about supporting veterans in achieving meaningful employment. You communicate with clarity, navigate complex program requirements with confidence, and bring a strong commitment to equity and service. You excel at connecting employers with talent, guiding veterans through barriers to employment, and partnering across the workforce system to ensure veterans receive the priority and support they are entitled to.
About the Workforce Services Division:
Workforce Services Division (WSD) is made up of three Lines of Business: WorkSource, Central Operations System Support, and Washington Service Corps (WSC). WSD administers the Labor Exchange (LEX), Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW), Veterans Services, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), and WorkFirst and RESEA programs for job seekers and employers in Washington and provides job seekers with referrals to partners providing Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) adult, youth, and dislocated worker training and support services.
As a CVSR, you will promote veteran hiring, strengthen employer relationships, and ensure veterans and eligible spouses receive high-quality employment and training services. This role serves as a key connector between the business community, WorkSource partners, and veterans seeking employment—helping employers understand the value of hiring veterans while ensuring veterans can access the full range of workforce resources available to them.
In this role, you will conduct proactive outreach to employers, unions, apprenticeship programs, and community organizations to expand employment opportunities for veterans. A key responsibility will be to provide individualized employment services, including assessments, job development, referrals, and case management for veterans facing significant barriers to employment. In addition, you’ll also ensure compliance with federal Priority of Service requirements, maintain accurate program records, and collaborate closely with Disabled Veterans Case Managers, WorkSource partners, and the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. This position is based in Everett, WA and includes outreach throughout Snohomish County.
Some of your duties may include:
Option 1: One (1) year experience as a WorkSource Specialist 4 or equivalent class within the Employment Security Department, or another state’s Employment Security agency OR
Option 2: Three years of professional experience in workforce development, social or human resource services, public relations, or professional public contact work AND serving as a lead worker, team lead, or subject matter expert responsible for guiding staff, assigning work, and supporting daily operations.
Option 3: A combination of education and/or relevant experience.
Education to Experience Equivalences
Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelor Degree = 4 years | Masters* or Higher = 5 years
*A Master’s degree or above will substitute for one (1) year of work experience.
Required equity competencies:
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Core Competencies:
Employer Outreach and Business Needs Assessment Expertise: Ability to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities.
Veteran Employment Advocacy Expertise: Ability to promote veteran hiring initiatives.
Workforce Service Facilitation Expertise: Ability to deliver personalized workforce services.
Public Engagement and Outreach Expertise: Ability to represent workforce programs in thecommunity.
Adaptability: Ability to manage evolving workforce service responsibilities.
Desirable/Preferred Education, Experience or Certifications
Additional Requirement of Employment:
Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Please submit your Cover Letter, Resume, and military documentation as outlined above (if applicable) with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete
Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for All
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.
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 a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Caleb Baldwin or at 253-306-2999 or the Talent Acquisition Team, prior to the position closing. 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, Washington Relay 711.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.
