Exempt Positions | Washington State

Current Open Positions:

There are no open Exempt recruitments at this time.

What is Exempt?
Exempt is the term used to identify positions exempt from state civil service law. A position can be designated exempt either by statute or by the State Human Resources at the request of the Governor or other elected official.

How is it different from general civil service?
Typically, only executive or senior level management positions are exempt, however, the law can exempt any position from the civil service rules.
Exempt employees typically serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and unless the incumbent has previously served in a classified position, have no return rights.

The Attorney General's Office respects and encourages diversity in the work force.

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.