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WDVA Recruiter, Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4), Full Time - Permanent, Olympia
State of Washington
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$6,259 - $8,210
per month
Type
Full-Time
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March 13, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a recruiter at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, where you'll help hire new staff by guiding managers through the process, attending job fairs, and managing applications from start to finish.
It's a full-time office role in Olympia with some flexibility for remote work, focused on supporting veterans through the agency's mission.
A good fit would be someone with HR experience who enjoys connecting people with jobs and understands diversity in hiring.
Key Requirements
- Experience in full-cycle recruitment, including processing requests, sourcing candidates, and managing applications
- Knowledge of best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
- Skills in providing consultation to hiring managers on interviews, assessments, and selection processes
- Ability to conduct background checks and ensure compliance with state records retention
- Comfort attending in-person and virtual job fairs, coordinating with agencies and colleges for outreach
- Strong organizational skills for documentation, event purchase requests, and timely requisition closeouts
Full Job Description
Recruiter
Human Resource Consultant 4
Full Time -Permanent
Olympia, Washington
Human Resource Consultant 4
Full Time -Permanent
Olympia, Washington
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the position of Recruiter, Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4)! In this role you would contribute to our mission by providing consultation and guidance regarding recruitment, outreach, candidate development and selection of candidates.
*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.
Our Mission: Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star.
Bring your professional experience, and apply today!
Requirements
Some of what you'll be doing:
*Full Position Description is available upon Request*
- Receive and process Recruitment Requests from Hiring Managers.
- Provide Hiring Manager Recruitment Consultation for Recruitment Requests. Recommends solutions to supervisors, managers, and hiring teams that are both technically and practically viable.
- Apply and follow best practices with OFM/GOV DEI initiatives.
- Provide consultation on interview panel and question development.
- Consult with hiring supervisors regarding assessment development and administration.
- Process requests for external paid job boards from Hiring Managers.
- Perform full-cycle application management.
- Ensure timely closeout of all completed requisition.
- Ensure there is documentation of all phases of sourcing and project-related activities.
- Conduct background checks on candidates who have accepted conditional offers of employment.
- Attend job fairs and employment events, virtual and in person, throughout the state.
- Accurately communicate available WDVA jobs, special employment programs and the state’s benefit package to interested candidates.
- Coordinates with State agencies, colleges and professional staffing agencies to advertise current and future vacancies for WDVA.
- Create, process and complete any purchase requests for events to include completion and approval processes for A19s.
- Maintain recruitment files in accordance with State Government General Records Retention Schedule.
- And more!
*Full Position Description is available upon Request*
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- At least three years of broad-based professional human resource experience, which includes full-cycle recruitment functions. A combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Experience must be relevant to the position.
- Must be proficient in MS Office programs.
- Must be proficient in the English language.
- Competency Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage full-cycle recruitment processes to include job analysis, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
- Ability to partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop inclusive recruitment strategies, evaluate candidate qualifications using structured assessment methods, and ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
- Must be able to manage multiple recruitments simultaneously while maintaining strong communication with applicants and stakeholders.
- These capabilities may be developed through corporate, public sector, nonprofit, military or public service, staffing agency work, apprenticeship or workforce programs, freelance recruiting, or other talent acquisition environments.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Five years of professional experience in Recruitment or Workforce Development.
- Professional experience supporting recruitment activities for healthcare or service organizations.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Additional Information
Supplemental Information:
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Application Process:
The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information:
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.
The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information:
- This position in Non-Represented.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.
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