L&I Veteran Placement Program, Multiple Classifications
Veteran Placement Program 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. L&I is seeking transitioning active-duty military members, Veterans, retirees, and military spouses to participate in this one of a kind program. This exciting opportunity provides you a direct avenue to your civilian career. Bring your skills and talents to L&I, the Employer of Choice. Join our team and work in a positive, goal-oriented atmosphere. Your reward at the end of each day is satisfaction of a job well done and knowing you have provided an invaluable service to our fellow citizens of Washington. The Veteran Placement Program is right for you if you want to:
- Start a new paying job right away
- Gain experience in a new career field
- Have a unique opportunity to gain experience working in state government
- Be eligible for competitive civilian benefits
- Start a temporary opportunity with the potential to be converted to a permanent placement
To qualify as a VPP participant, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a currently serving active-duty military member honorably transitioning from active service, within 60 days of discharge 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 positions become available for the VPP, you may be contacted for a position. These positions are non-permeant, non-recruitment, temporary opportunities. Required qualifications and position details will vary depending on the position job classification. How to Apply for the Veteran Placement Program:
- Click Apply
- Attach a current resume & eligibility verification document:
- The following are acceptable forms (these will be used to verify eligibility for the program only and will NOT be shared with hiring managers ):
- DD 214 form (showing the type of your discharge with redacted SSN)
- Current orders & marriage certificate for spouses
- Complete the application questions
Due to the limited number of positions we have available to participant in the VPP and the large amount of interest, we encourage you to apply for other L&I listed opportunities posted on www.careers.wa.gov as these positions are not covered by VPP.