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Exempt Management Services Recruitment & Hiring 
Recruitment and hiring of Exempt Management Service (EMS) positions takes place at the agency level.  Each state agency has a recruitment and selection policy and/or procedure that best meet the client, employee, management, and organizational needs. State rules require the policy and procedures for recruitment and selection are flexible and permit methods and strategies to be varied and customized for each agency’s recruitment and selection needs.  

Where do I find Exempt Management Service jobs?
Agencies recruit and hire for Exempt Management Service positions in many different forums.  The most common places to find job postings are:
  • careers.wa.gov 
  • Department of Personnel Executive Recruitment
  • State Agency Job Sites

How do I apply?
Each agency has their own requirements for processing applications but they generally include a resume and very specific application materials.  You can find detailed information on the job posting.    

What should I know before I apply for an Exempt Management Service job?
Exempt Management Service is the term used to identify positions exempt from state civil service law.  These positions do not have the same rights as classified positions. Anyone applying for an EMS position should educate themselves about the employee expectations and rights by viewing the related information found using the links below.
  • RCW 41.06 State Civil Service Law
  • RCW 41.06.070 Exemptions- Reversion Rights
  • RCW 41.06.022 Definition of Manager 

 

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