Human Resources
Why Work at SBCTC?
A medium-size state agency, we are responsible for administering the Community and Technical College Act and providing leadership and coordination for the community and technical college system. The office has three main divisions: Finance, Education, and Information Technology. Headquartered in Olympia, we also have offices in Spokane and Bellevue. Our environment is diverse, high-energy, and service-oriented.
Total Work/Life Package
We offer pay, benefits, flexibility and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and out of life.
Compensation
Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package. Employees also have access to an outstanding employee benefits package worth about 30 percent of their salary.
Insurance
A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents by high-value medical, dental, and vision insurance. The state’s low employee premiums make high-quality insurance plans affordable. Basic life and long-term disability insurance plans are also provided by the state. Additional insurance coverage, like auto insurance, is available to state employees at reduced rates.
Retirement
We offer participation in well-funded state retirement plans. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.
Flexibility
To give employees better control over their time, SBCTC makes alternative work arrangements possible on a case-by-case basis. These arrangements might include flexible schedules, paid time off, and unpaid leave of absence.
Vacation and Leave
Leave benefits include paid vacation; 11 paid holidays; 12 days of paid sick leave per year; newborn, adoptive, and emergency child care leave; leave without pay for maternity and education; paid leave for jury or other civil duties and leave for military services.
Professional Development and Career Advancement
The State Board encourages staff development, and personal and professional growth and promotion. Internal and external training opportunities are offered each year to build employee competencies and develop leadership capacity. An employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement program and participation in the State Employee Tuition Waiver program provide further potential for personal and career growth.
Dependent Care
The Dependent Care Assistance Program provides a simple, efficient and inexpensive way to help you pay your dependent care expenses. It reduces your taxable income, your income tax liability and your Social Security taxes.
Employee Assistance
Employees may seek confidential professional help with personal or work-related problems though the Employee Assistance Program at no charge.
More information about SBCTC, the community and technical college system, and benefits available to the SBCTC staff is available by contacting the Human Resource Office at 360-704-4301.
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you are interested in working for SBCTC, see our jobs page for current openings.