Salary : $49,296.00 - $66,072.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-04945
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: CSCPS - Collections
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
Job Highlights
As our
Revenue Agent 1, you'll contribute to the economic well-being of L&I by collecting debts owed to the department. You'll use your knowledge of laws and policies to educate customers and negotiate payment plans.
This position specifically connects to the agency strategic Goal 3: "Make it easy to do business with L&I" and Goal 4: "Help honest workers, businesses and providers by cracking down on the dishonest ones.
Duties
Some of what you'll do:
Collects money owed to the Department in accordance with RCW's, timelines, policies and procedures using an automated dialer system
- Contacts delinquent debtors using an automated phone dialer system 6.5 hours a day and/or correspondence to initiate collection of delinquent receivables due to the agency
- Independently contacts the delinquent accounts using entry level techniques in collection work, explaining applicable RCW's, WAC's, and policies
- As part of a phone collections unit, agents collect on all debts and work an assigned caseload that requires limited legal actions such as issuing notice of assessments (NOAs) and/or filing warrants, recording liens and executing garnishments (levies)
- Analyzes employer and account information for potential issues, fraudulent activity or criminal behavior
- Collaborates with internal/external compliance groups and makes referrals through Referral Tracking System as appropriate
- Educates customers and/or their representatives on laws, rules, policies, procedures, quarterly reporting requirements, online filing and payment options. Provides assistance with questions regarding collection actions and processes
- Documents all actions and conversations in the appropriate collection systems and sends all documents to imaging (Orion)
- Assists customers by phone in completing and filing their quarterly industrial insurance reports in a professional and courteous manner
- Trains for and uses appropriate tools and skills for the collection of these debts. Ensure that individuals and businesses in the state receive fair and equal treatment
- Evaluates customer's financial records and information to determine ability to repay debt owed to the agency
- Negotiates payment agreements with customers or their legal representative. Monitors payment agreements and takes appropriate action if the customer defaults
- Locates individuals using professional skip tracing methods that includes database searches, internet research, fact-finding interviews and field investigations.
- Refers accounts to field Revenue Agents for complex collection actions or as needed.
- Refers to appropriate L&I staff depending on the customer's needs.
Performs caseload management and administrative actions to collect money owed to the Department in accordance with RCW's, timelines, policies and procedures on assigned caseloads.
- Manages a caseload of collection assignments in both ARC and LINIIS
- Reviews and processes waiver requests
- Responds to and takes action on accounts with requests received by emails, faxes and mail
- Locates individuals using professional skip tracing methods that includes, database searches, internet research, fact-finding interviews and field investigations
- Analyzes employer and account information for potential issues, fraudulent activity or criminal behavior
- Collaborates with internal/external compliance groups and makes referrals through Referral Tracking System as appropriate
- And so much more!
For the full list of duties, please request the Position Description Form (PDF).
Qualifications
Required:
- A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business administration, accounting, police science, public administration, economics, law, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or closely related field.
OR
- Two years as a Tax Service Representative or Excise Tax Assistant.
AND
Experience in the collection of civil debts, law enforcement, personal or corporate finance, adjustment of claims, or investigations involving personal background, business practices or fraud, will be substituted, year-for-year, for education.
In Addition:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Desired:
- Experience using an automated dialer system
- Experience using Avaya, POM and/or Syntelate
Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
This position is flexible/hybrid, and requires at least one day in the office, as necessary, or as required by the hiring manager (Ex: team meetings, trainings).
The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.
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Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- A describing specific qualifications.
- A current detailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.
Background Check Notice:
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of 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 on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Did You Know?
Washington is to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's .
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest source of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials, and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
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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 Socia
