The GGTP is a skills based pool available to general government, including Washington Management Service employees who have been laid off or are at risk of layoff. Higher Education employees are not eligible for placement in the GGTP.

 

 

How to Apply to the GGTP

 

To apply for the GGTP, you must contact your agency’s human resource (HR) office to find out if you are eligible to be placed on the list. If you are eligible, use the following steps to apply:

1. Obtain the GGTP application from your agency HR office or use GGTP Application (Word File). Complete it, using the following as a guide:
   • Only indicate skills and abilities consistent with the types of jobs you want to be considered for; 
   • Submit a current resume or state application (Word File) that employers can review to consider you as a candidate.
2. Return the completed form (with either a state application (Word File) or resume) to your agency HR office for their signature. They will forward the materials to the Department of Personnel:

    

        GGTP Coordinator
        Department of Personnel
        PO Box 47500
        Olympia, WA  98504
   

    

   Important note:  DOP is not able to accept a GGTP application which has not been signed by your agency HR representative.
3. Data is entered by the GGTP Coordinator at DOP
4. Once entered in the GGTP, you will receive an email confirmation.

 

 

Updating Information on the GGTP

If you need to make a change to your availability or contact information submitted on your GGTP application, please send an email with your name, personnel number, and new information to information@dop.wa.gov, FAX to 360-586-1346, or mail to:

 

     GGTP Coordinator
     Department of Personnel
     PO Box 47500
     Olympia, WA  98504

 

 

Other Helpful Programs or Information

• Check with your agency resources if you are eligible to participate in the Statewide Layoff Lists.
• Review the Employee Layoff Information and Resources page.