Human Resource Consultant 1 | WCC

Posting number: 2026-06195

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: EOS - Human Resources

Job classification: HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Human Resources

Summary

Human Resource Consultant 1

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Washington Corrections Center | Shelton, WA

Salary Range: $4,517 - $6,075 Monthly

The candidate of choice must be comfortable working in a Prison environment as you will be required to work in facility daily. 

If you are someone who is invested in public service and enjoys assisting others in a fast paced, client-facing position, the Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) opportunity may intrigue and challenge you! The position is critical within the Washinton Corrections Center team. The incumbent must be a self-starter able to work collaboratively with the team as well as individually in a prison facility.

In this role, you would interpret and apply HR rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), policies, regulations, and procedures allowing you to put your hands on human resource knowledge and experience to work. This position requires a quick learning professional to support multiple HR disciplines, employees, supervisors, and managers. The candidate of choice must have excellent computer skills and be customer service oriented.

Have we grabbed your attention? If you’re able to help promote a culture that fosters and inspires excellence throughout the Department of Corrections, we encourage you to apply and include the following with your application:

Examples of duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1), some of your duties will include: 

• Classification, Recruitment and Selection Consultation and Processing which could include:
  • Review updated position description forms for correct classification
  • Coordinate as appropriate with the DOC recruitment team to identify, plan and conduct recruitments in compliance with DOC policy and procedure
  • Consult with, and advise, managers/supervisors about the recruitment and selection process and paperwork requirements
• First-level HR Consultation which could include:
  • Provide, advice, guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and staff regarding multiple and diverse human resource issues and processes
  • Interpret and provide clarification of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); Federal Law; Washington Administrative Code (WACs) and Revised Code of Washington (RCWs); DOC, HR and Division/Facility specific personnel policies/procedures; and other pertinent rules, regulations, and policies   
  • Review, analyze and advise Appointing Authority, managers and supervisors on low-level employee conduct issues. 
  • Advise appointing authority, managers and staff of applicable laws, rules and policies to ensure compliance related to employees’ work-related injuries and Return to Work Program, Reasonable Accommodation, FML, Shared Leave, and Disability Separations.
• Input and monitor personnel actions and maintain electronic and physical files
• Performance and Development Plans (PDP) and Position Description Form (PDF) processing
• Administer the CBA Bid System
• Other duties as assigned and necessary

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

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Demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination thereof):

• Consulting: Provides advice on situations requiring immediate attention; exercises knowledge of human resource issues; exercises conflict resolution, proactive intervention, and negotiation skills.
• Analysis and Problem Solving: Facilitates the problem-solving process; anticipates problems; acts as a mediator, facilitating effective outcomes for all parties; influences new ways of thinking; understands concerns and problems.
• Research and Analysis:  Researches and verifies information; identifies the type of information needed and where to obtain it; applies analytical skills to data and formulates a determination and recommendations.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): 

• A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.
• S/PHR or IMPA-HR certification.
• Six months or more experience using NEOGOV and HRMS

Supplemental information

Vision:  Working together for safer communities.

Mission:  Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment:  To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position. 
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.   If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note:  Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply. 
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration. 
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. 
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.  Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.  Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer: 

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.   Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: 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.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.