DES Director Tara C. Smith and our Contracts & Procurement team organized a fantastic event this week! Eighteen small businesses on our Business Consulting statewide contract had the chance to connect directly with state agency leaders. We had around 80 people attend, and it was a great opportunity for everyone to meet, network, and chat about potential collaborations. This is just the start of our efforts to help Washington state small businesses connect with the folks who make purchasing decisions. We're planning more events to help agencies make the most of small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses in statewide contracts—and we can't wait! Learn how to work with the state: https://lnkd.in/graEQj6a
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
Government Administration
Olympia, WA 2,600 followers
Facilities & Capitol Grounds | Acquisitions | Training & Support | Shared Services
About us
We strengthen the business of government by delivering high quality, cost effective support services along with policy and governance to state government & other public entities such as cities, tribes, school districts and universities. When we succeed, our customers can focus on their core missions. Our centralized services include facilities and lease management, human resources, finance, risk management, contracting and procurement, training, an employee assistance program, fleet and parking services, printing and mail services, Surplus, and management of the 400-plus-acre Capitol Campus. DES is a great place to work. In addition to a generous benefits package, we offer employees: • Flexible schedule and teleworking options • A work location close to downtown Olympia and amenities • Capitol Campus garage parking for the low cost of $35 per month • Bus passes, vanpool, carpool and other transit services including the free DASH shuttle • Supported growth and development, including many opportunities to promote within the agency
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https://des.wa.gov
External link for Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Olympia, WA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2011
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1500 Jefferson St SE
Olympia, WA 98501, US
Employees at Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
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Join us at Tabor 100, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on May 29, to get help selling goods and services to the state. Connect with us in person to learn more about state goods and services contracting opportunities, get help with WEBS registration, and learn where to find technical assistance to bid on state contracts. No registration necessary! 📍Tabor 100, 7100 Fort Dent Way, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188 Learn more: loom.ly/YNDvTQQ
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Construction Safety Week is an important reminder to put safety first on every construction site. We're proud to join construction professionals across the country in this effort! From a refresher course on using fire extinguishers to free blood pressure checks, this week our crews replacing and restoring buildings on the Capitol Campus are focusing on different ways to prioritize safety. #ConstructionSafetyWeek #SafetyFirst Learn more about our ongoing project on Capitol Campus: loom.ly/MuegIeM
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Our future’s so bright, we’ve got to wear shades.😎 We’re celebrating the public service of our DES teams today and of ALL Washington state employees. Happy Public Service Recognition Week! #PSRW
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Washington State Historical Society is hiring a Lead Preparator in Tacoma, WA! As the presentation of exhibitions is a primary purpose of the Washington State History Museum, and a major activity of the Washington State Historical Society, this position is essential to advancement of the society’s mission and goals. You will be responsible for the preparation, fabrication, installation, and care, of museum exhibitions at the WSHS, both internal and external, physical and digital, as well as supervision of contracted exhibition personnel. You’ll collaborate with the exhibition designer and curator to develop the look and feel of museum exhibitions. You are an integral part of the curatorial team in the crating and placements of mounts based on museum best practices and specialized training.
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In celebration of Arbor Day, we planted three new trees – a pecan, Chinese pistachio, and a sassafras – to honor this year’s theme of tree diversity in an urban forest. A song and a poem from our little helpers made the event extra special and reminded us how important it is to expand and preserve our urban forests, parks, and green spaces. Thank you to Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Governor Jay Inslee for joining our celebration today!
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Join us at Tabor 100, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on April 24, to get help selling goods and services to the state. Connect with us in person to learn more about state goods and services contracting opportunities, get help with WEBS registration, and learn where to find technical assistance to bid on state contracts. No registration necessary! 📍Tabor 100, 7100 Fort Dent Way, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188 Learn more: loom.ly/QgfHyb0
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As March came to a close, we wrapped up our 2023-2024 mentorship program - the third cohort to do so! By nurturing this team's talents and fostering their growth, we focused not only on completing a program, but celebrating our DES journey as it progresses. 🙌 Employee Experience Consultant Bailey Adams, MBA, PHR recognized over 45 employees, urging them to keep pushing boundaries within our agency and across state government. 🤝 Want to be part of an agency that encourages professional development? Consider joining DES: loom.ly/GP4losg #EmployeeDevelopment #SmartGovernment
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With more than 30 bill signings on March 26, our Capitol Security team made sure the process went smoothly and attendees were able to participate in the democratic process. We're grateful for the opportunity to make an impact on government in Washington state. #StrengtheningTheBusinessOfGovernment 📷From left to right: DES employees Jo Aiken, Jacob Todd, David Rooth, Gov. Inslee, Lisa Johnson, Cody Williams, Jessica Shaffer
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We've partnered with Washington State Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises to help Spanish-speaking business owners that identify as minority- and/or women-owned learn how to sell to the state. Registration is free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot today! loom.ly/P3myL2o This event was planned in partnership with Centro de Negocios, programa de Nuestras Raices Centro Comunitario. 🤝 #SupplierDiversity #BusinessDiversity #StrengtheningTheBusinessOfGovernment
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