Types of Employment
Classified:
- Classified positions are subject to civil service law RCW 41.06 or similar statutory provisions.
- Most classified positions are represented by collective bargaining units.
- Washington Management Service (WMS) positions are classified; however, they are not represented.
At-Will:
- At-will positions serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
- At-will positions are not represented.
| Description | Number of Employees | |
|---|---|---|
| Factors contributing to percentile changes from previous reports: new bargaining units, budget reductions, and additional clarifying coding. | ||
| Classified Represented | 47589 | |
| Classified Non Represented | 8688 | |
| Classified WMS Non Represented | 4303 | |
| At-Will (Mgr and Non Mgrs) | 3294 | |
