WDFW Employment Help

Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions.

• Where do I find job postings for WDFW and other agencies?
• How does the application process work?
• Do I have to fill out a Washington State Employment Application for the position I am interested in?

Where do I find job postings for WDFW and other agencies?

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife announces its employment opportunities on this website. We recruit for a wide variety of positions, including professional biologists, scientific technicians, fish hatchery personnel, fish and wildlife enforcement officers, computer, office, and administrative personnel. Opportunities include permanent, full and part-time, and non-permanent (temporary) openings. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please follow the application instructions that are included with the recruitment announcement. For more information about the Department of Fish and Wildlife, go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/about.

The Department of Personnel also maintains a recruiting website at www.careers.wa.gov. This website allows you to search for in other state agencies. Go to http://www.dop.wa.gov for more information.

How does the application process work?

For openings with WDFW, you will see a recruitment announcement. This notification indicates that applications will be accepted for a specific job opening. Each announcement includes a recruitment number in the upper left of the announcement. It is important to include that recruitment number on your application materials. The announcement also includes an opening and closing date for receipt of applications. Following the closing date, applications are screened for qualifications and competencies, and the best-qualified applicants are referred for further consideration. Recruitment announcements contain all other information needed to apply for a position, such as the job classification and title, desired competencies and qualifications, location of the position, and how to apply. Be sure to read the announcement carefully.

Do I have to fill out a Washington State Employment Application for the position I am interested in?

The recruitment announcement for the position will indicate whether you need to fill out a State Application. Please read the instructions carefully in the “How to Apply” section of the announcement. If you have questions about the recruitment process, you can also contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.