Regional Recruiter (HRC3)
Job details
- Location
- Lacey, Washington
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $67,992 - $91,464/yr
- Posted
- yesterday
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a seasoned and service-oriented Regional Recruiter (HRC3) to join our centralized Recruitment team. In this role, you will support hiring managers throughout the agency, across multiple regions, leading full-cycle recruitment activities and helping to attract highly qualified workforce dedicated to public service. As part of a fast-paced and collaborative team, this position provides recruitment consultation, develops outreach and sourcing strategies, and supports equitable and defensible hiring practices across a wide variety of positions statewide. The successful candidate will also contribute to workforce outreach, recruitment marketing, training efforts, and customer-focused service that helps connect talented individuals with meaningful careers supporting transportation in Washington State.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Regional Recruiter will:
- Conduct full-cycle recruitment activities using an electronic applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Consult and advise hiring managers on Recruitment and Selection processes, rules, laws, and best practices to ensure inclusivity, fairness, and legal defensibility.
- Coordinate with local Human Resource Consultants to ensure accuracy of assigned paperwork (e.g. position description, salary, approval documents, etc.).
- Develop, implement, and execute defensible recruiting strategies.
- Compose, write, and/or update compelling job announcements for a varied range of positions; compose interview questions; brief and debrief interview panels.
- Identify sourcing channels of diverse prospects.
- Assess applicants using objective and defensible screening criteria.
- Assist hiring authorities in making informed selections.
- Represent WSDOT as an employer of choice at career fairs, community outreach, college campus outreach, and networking events.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Expertise: Demonstrated ability to perform full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition activities, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and supporting equitable hiring decisions in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Consultation & Policy Interpretation: Ability to consult with and advise managers, supervisors, and stakeholders by interpreting policies, procedures, and hiring practices and providing clear, sound guidance.
- Communication & Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of audiences, including hiring managers, executives and senior leaders, and community partners.
- Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze information, evaluate applicant materials, apply objective screening criteria, and support fair and defensible selection processes.
- Organization & Workload Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritizing competing deadlines, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a professional team.
- Training & Presentation Skills: Ability to develop presentations, training materials, workshops, or informational resources for a variety of audiences.
- Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency using applicant tracking systems and standard business software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Growth Mindset: Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for one’s own strengths and weaknesses. Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to respond empathetically to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve. Takes action to meet the needs of others.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Industry Recruitment Expertise: Experience supporting recruitment, outreach, or workforce marketing initiatives for engineering, construction, transportation, trades, and public sector industries.
- Recruitment Marketing & Outreach: Experience developing and implementing recruitment, outreach, and sourcing strategies using digital marketing tools, social media platforms, networking resources, and other outreach methods.
- Inclusive Recruitment Strategy: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies that attract broad and qualified applicant pools across a variety of position types.
- Candidate Sourcing: Skill in sourcing and engaging candidates using creative recruitment methods, labor market research, networking, and outreach strategies.
- Employment Law & Public Sector Knowledge: Knowledge of recruitment and employment practices, including merit-based hiring principles, employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and public-sector hiring processes.
- Facilitation & Training Expertise: Experience developing or facilitating trainings, workshops, presentations, or informational sessions for adult learners or professional audiences.
- Advanced Recruitment Systems & Technology: Proficiency using NEOGOV or similar electronic applicant tracking systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position requires the ability and willingness to independently travel to recruitment events, outreach activities, and other assigned work locations statewide as needed.
- In addition to the salary range listed, a general wage increase of 2% will be applied for all state employees on July 1, 2026.
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at [email protected]. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-03861 in the subject line.
Benefits
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
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.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
Supplemental Questions
- I have led recruitment programs, developed recruitment strategies or processes, trained or mentored others in recruitment practices, or served as an organizational subject matter expert in talent acquisition.
- I have independently managed complex, high-volume, or difficult recruitment assignments and regularly advise others regarding recruitment strategy, hiring processes, or candidate evaluation.
- I have independently performed full-cycle recruitment activities as a regular responsibility, including screening applicants, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates and hiring managers, and supporting hiring decisions.
- I have assisted with recruitment activities such as scheduling interviews, reviewing applications, participating on interview panels, or supporting hiring processes under guidance or as a smaller part of another role.
- I have not independently performed full-cycle recruitment activities, but I have general familiarity with recruitment processes and concepts.
- I do not have experience in this area.
- I have developed evaluation methods, screening tools, or assessment processes, or served as an organizational resource regarding objective and defensible decision-making practices.
- I have handled complex evaluations, resolved difficult issues, identified risks or inconsistencies, or advised others regarding defensible decision-making practices.
- I have independently evaluated information, applied established criteria, and supported consistent and objective decision-making as a routine part of my work.
- I have assisted with reviewing documents, comparing information, or applying basic criteria with guidance from others.
- I have general familiarity reviewing information or following established criteria but limited direct experience making recommendations or evaluations.
- I do not have experience in this area.
- Employment law
- Merit-based hiring principles
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Public-sector recruitment processes
- None of the above
- I have extensive experience leading recruitment or workforce outreach efforts specifically within engineering, construction, transportation, trades, or public sector environments, including developing targeted strategies for hard-to-fill technical roles.
- I have experience recruiting for some positions in engineering, construction, transportation, trades, or public sector industries, along with other general roles.
- I have limited experience recruiting within these industries but have supported general recruitment efforts in other sectors.
- I have no experience recruiting or supporting workforce outreach in these industries.
- Engineering
- Construction
- Transportation
- Trades
- Public Sector Industries
- None of the above
- I have designed training programs or curriculum, coached or mentored presenters, or served as a lead facilitator or organizational training resource.
- I have facilitated complex, large-group, or high-visibility trainings or presentations and regularly adapt content for different audiences or business needs.
- I have independently developed or delivered presentations, trainings, workshops, or informational sessions as a regular part of my work.
- I have assisted with presentations, workshops, or training activities or delivered information in limited or informal settings.
- I have general familiarity participating in presentations or trainings but limited experience independently developing or delivering them.
- I do not have experience in this area.
- I have led recruitment outreach or workforce marketing initiatives, developed long-term sourcing strategies, or served as a lead resource for employer branding or talent outreach efforts.
- I have coordinated outreach strategies, developed recruitment marketing materials, or managed outreach activities targeting specific workforce needs.
- I have independently represented an employer or organization at outreach events, career fairs, networking activities, presentations, or recruitment marketing efforts as a regular responsibility.
- I have participated in outreach events, career fairs, presentations, or marketing activities in a supporting or limited capacity.
- I have general familiarity with recruitment outreach or marketing concepts but limited direct participation in these activities.
- I do not have experience in this area.
- I have helped implement, configure, train others on, or serve as a subject matter expert for applicant tracking systems or related business technologies.
- I have used advanced system functions, supported troubleshooting or reporting needs, or regularly assisted others in effectively using recruitment or business systems.
- I have independently and routinely used applicant tracking systems and business software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, or similar tools to manage work responsibilities.
- I have used business software or electronic systems in support of routine work activities with occasional guidance or limited responsibility.
- I have general familiarity with common office software and electronic systems but limited experience using them to support recruitment or business operations.
- I do not have experience in this area.
- I have led workflow planning efforts, developed workload management processes, or served as a resource for improving organizational efficiency and prioritization practices.
- I have coordinated complex or high-volume workloads, adjusted priorities in fast-paced environments, or helped others manage competing demands.
- I have independently managed multiple assignments, balanced competing priorities, and consistently met deadlines as a regular responsibility of my position.
- I have managed smaller workloads or assisted with coordinating assignments under guidance from others.
- I have general familiarity working in deadline-driven environments but limited experience independently managing multiple competing priorities.
- I do not have experience in this area.
- Indeed
- Direct Email Notification
- WSDOT social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
- Career Fair
- Monster
- WorkSource
- Handshake
- AASHTO
- NACTO
- COMTO
- APWA
- "NOW HIRING" banner/sign
- Radio advertisement
- WSDOT Employment Site
- Careers.wa.gov
- governmentjobs.com
- Other (specify below)
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