Understand

The Human Resource Recruitment Team is here to help. DES Recruitment has a dedicated staff to coordinate and provide guidance and support throughout the hiring process. Recruiters work with hiring managers and provide expert consultation, practical tools and customized services to help you recruit the best talent.

This page is designed to provide clear guidance for effective consistent recruitment. This will ensure a transparent and fair process with clear communication of useful information on recruitment best practices. All recruitments and the hiring process for DES jobs are managed through the Online Recruitment System (OLRS). This is also referred to as NEOGOV.

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Where do I start?

To begin recruitment, you will need to submit the following required forms to your assigned HR Business Partner:

1. Updated or new Position Description Form (PDF):

• WGS - This is for all general classified job classes that are not information technology positions
• WMS - This is for all Washington Management Service positions that are not information technology positions
• Exempt - This is for all positions exempt from state civil service positions that are not information technology positions
• Information Technology - This is for all IT positions, regardless of job classification and compensation structures

• Recruitment Request Form

Marketing my position - Where are good places to post?

Recruitments are posted on careers.wa.gov. For additional advertising locations and strategies, refer to the links below. Note: All costs associated with additional advertising must be paid by your agency's budget.

• Sourcing Methods
• Marketing Strategies
• Marketing Position

How do I screen my candidates?

Assessment and Selection

• Resources and Tools for Assessment and Selection

How do I conduct interviews?

Interview Planning

• Interview Panel Briefing Information
• Structured Behavioral Based Interview Guide
• Interview Panel Member Confidentiality Agreement
• Guideline for Interview Invitation Follow-Up Email
• Interview Panel Lead Information
• Interview Question Samples - Select Competencies

How do I conduct reference checks?

Information on veterans' preference, accreditation and verifying college degrees, reference checking, and assessing your recruitment practices.

• Veterans Preference Guidance
• Accreditation- Guidance on Degrees
• Verifying College Degrees- FAQ's
• Reference Checking
• Assessing Your Recruitment Practices

I am ready to hire - What is next?

Hire your Final Candidate

• Personnel/Payroll Data Sheet (PPDS) should be completed and signed.

Tools and Resources

Position Description Form

• WGS - This is for all general classified job classes that are not information technology positions
• WMS - This is for all Washington Management Service positions that are not information technology positions
• Exempt - This is for all positions exempt from state civil service positions that are not information technology positions
• Information Technology - This is for all IT positions, regardless of job classification and compensation structures

Other Helpful Resources

• Workforce Diversity and Inclusion FAQ
• Affirmative Action Laws and Rules
• Telecommuting Application and Agreement