How to Apply

In order to apply for any of our current openings, please choose one of the below options to submit your application, cover letter, and resume.

If you are applying for an internship, please include a transcript along with your application, cover letter, and resume.

Submitting Your Application

Apply Online: Choosing this option will also allow you to include your cover letter and resume. All data submitted is encrypted and secure. If you are an applicant in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to complete this form or submit your application materials, please contact us at 206.728.3836.

Download Application: Download the application and submit it with your cover letter and resume via one of the following methods:

Mailing Address: Port of Seattle PO Box 1209 Seattle, WA 98111 Attn.: Human Resources and Development	E-mail: employment@portseattle.org Fax: 206.728.3004 WA TRS (TDD / TTY): 800.833.6388

Seattle Walk-in / Drop: Port of Seattle 2711 Alaskan Way Seattle Waterfront Main Lobby Kiosk Mo-Fr: 8:00am-5:00pm	Sea-Tac Walk-in / Drop: Airport Jobs Information Ctr Sea-Tac Int'l Airport Main Terminal Mezzanine, Room 6447 Mo, Tu, Th: 9:30am-4:30pm We: 12:00pm-7:00pm Fr: 12:00pm-4:30pm

Use the MS Word version of our application when downloading and completing on a computer: Click Here
Use the PDF version to print and hand write our application: Click Here
Either version can be submitted using any of the above five options.
Applications should only be submitted once per requisition number.

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Application Considerations

Applications will be evaluated for open positions only.
Individuals wishing to be considered for the stated positions must submit applications by the advertised closing date and time.
Applicants must complete a Port of Seattle application.
Postmarks will not be accepted.
Applicants are required to complete a separate application for each position for which they apply.
Applications may be supplemented with a resumé and cover letter.
Applicants must state the job title and requisition number for each position.
The Port reserves its option to use random sampling for high-volume positions.
Consideration may be given to a combination of equivalent education and experience in evaluating the stated requirements.
Interviews are by invitation only, and are scheduled by the Human Resources and Development Department.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act, all employment offers will be contingent upon selected applicants providing acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Some positions will require security clearance, and job offers will be contingent upon the ability to pass the applicable security background checks.
The Port of Seattle will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Applicants for positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License will be required to participate in the Port of Seattle Drug and Alcohol Program as required by the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

The Port of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace.