L&I Veteran Placement Program, Classifications

Overview

Description Our Mission:
Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability. The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is excited to announce the implementation of the Veterans Placement Program (VPP). This program is presented in alignment with Governor’s Executive Order 19-01 Veteran and Military Family Transition and Readiness Support.

The Department is seeking transitioning active-duty military members, Veterans, retirees, and military spouses to participate in this program. This opportunity provides a direct avenue to a civilian career at L&I, the Employer of Choice. Join our team in a positive, goal-oriented atmosphere and feel the satisfaction of serving fellow citizens of Washington.

The Veteran Placement Program (VPP) is right for you if you want to start a new paying job right away, gain experience in a new career field, gain experience working in state government, be eligible for competitive civilian benefits, and start a temporary opportunity with potential to convert to a permanent placement.

To qualify as a VPP participant, you must meet one of the following:

• Be a currently serving active-duty military member honorably transitioning from active service, within 60 days of discharge; include Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, or Marines
• Or be a currently serving Army or Air National Guard or Reserves member
• Or be an honorably discharged military member or retiree
• Or be the spouse of a currently serving military member (all branches)

As a VPP participant, you may join programs across the agency in various job classifications and locations. All positions are non-permanent with potential to roll over to permanent status. Available positions often include:

• Customer Service Specialist 2
• Office Assistant 3
• Fiscal Auditor
• Human Resource Consultant

Customer Service Specialist 2: provide direct service to customers and internal staff; assist with accounts, payments, payment agreements, and collections. Salary: $3,665 - $4,882 per month.

Office Assistant 3: provide excellent customer service, answer calls, perform clerical support; contribute to workers' benefits delivery. Salary: $3,417 - $4,542 per month.

Fiscal Auditor: review accounts and perform audits; communicate findings, provide consulting, and coordinate with internal/external staff. Salary:
Auditor 2: $4,320 - $5,812;
Auditor 3: $4,771 - $6,414 per month.

Human Resource Consultant: main contact for employees on personnel, payroll, benefits; maintain appointment and attendance records; assist with payroll-related guidance. Salary: $4,428 - $5,956 per month.

Note:

Positions are non-permanent; some roles may become permanent in the future depending on business needs.

How To Apply

For The Veteran Placement Program:

• Click Apply
• Attach a current resume and eligibility verification document (DD 214 with redacted SSN; current orders & marriage certificate for spouses)
• Complete the application questions

Due to limited positions, applicants are encouraged to also consider other L&I opportunities posted on careers.wa.gov.

Teleworking and flexible schedules may be available depending on position and supervisor approval. Retirement benefits, leave policies, insurance, and other benefits are described in the Benefits section as applicable. A background check is required for job offers. Some positions require travel with valid license and insurance. This posting may be represented by WFSE. Applicants must have work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Assessments may be proctored remotely via Zoom or Teams.

Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. Do not attach medical information to the application. For Veterans Preference documentation, contact VPPinfo.gov. We encourage honesty and accuracy in responses; initialing acknowledgments is required for various statements within the application process.

Veterans Preference documentation, diversity and inclusion statements, and contact information are included. For questions regarding this posting, contact the VPP team . Updated 01-07-2026.