The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) is one of the most exciting places to work in Washington state. CTED has its central office located in Olympia on the capital campus, 60 miles south of Seattle in the south Puget Sound region.   

Here are some of the benefits of working with CTED and as a Washington State employee:

• Medical & Dental Benefits
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
• Civil Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Leave Without Pay
• Social Security
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave (Annual Leave)
• Workers Compensation
• Unemployment Compensation
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Shared Leave
• Employee Advisory Service
• Tuition Assistance Program

For a summary of the state employment benefits mentioned above, visit the Department of Personnels Washington State employee benefits web site.  For other employment resources regarding retirement, health care and state employment.

CTED’s Mission
CTED Programs by Division
Boards, Councils & Commissions

For more information regarding employment with CTED, please contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-2650.