Employment at WDVA

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E-mail at recruiters@dva.wa.gov
 

Employment Brochure

Join the WDVA Team!

Enjoy the benefits of working for Washington

We offer a family-friendly package of pay, benefits, paid time off, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.

Total compensation

Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Eligible employees also have access to a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement, and vacation benefits.

Health insurance

As an eligible state employee, you can choose from several medical and dental plans. The state's employee premiums make high-quality medical coverage affordable, and the state fully pays for employees' dental premiums.

The state also provides basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employees, with the option to purchase additional coverage.

Retirement

We help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees may participate in the Deferred Compensation Program for a tax-deferred retirement investment.

Paid time off

This leave and holiday benefit information is intended to provide a general overview. For more information, visit Vacation, Leave and Holidays webpage.
Leave benefits may include (depending on hours worked and length of service):

• 14-25 days of vacation per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday (depending on length of service)
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Newborn, adoptive, and emergency child care leave
• Leave without pay for maternity and education
• Paid leave for jury or other civil duties
• Leave for military service 

Employee Assistance Program

Employees may seek confidential, professional help through the Employee Assistance Program at no charge.

Flexible Spending Account

State and higher-education employees can choose to enroll in a flexible spending account to save money on certain health expenses by paying for them with pre-tax dollars.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

DCAP allows you to save on child or elder care expenses such as babysitting, daycare, or in-home care for an older dependent by setting aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.