How Do I Apply for a State Job?

Thank you for your interest in a career with the State of Iowa.

To apply for current job openings, please follow these instructions:

Background on State Job Application Process

Each job announcement includes application instructions and an application deadline date.
Follow the instructions.
Fill out the application form. Apply by the deadline date.
All application details must be true and accurate.
Attach a resume and cover letter if requested.
If the job requires a typing test, submit test scores by the application deadline date. Typing scores stay on file for 2 years. Here are details about how to submit a typing test score: HRE|DAS Typing Test Information | Iowa Department of Administrative Services

You can search for jobs in alphabetical order, by salary range, by posting date or by salary
Find a job of interest.
Click on the job title to see the job description and qualifications.
Click the Apply button to register for your free Government Jobs account.
You can also choose to receive email notices about job openings.

Register for your free account here: Government Jobs | Access Membership - Upgrade
You must have an active email address to set up your account.
You can choose to receive emails about job openings.
You can close the account whenever you want.

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) reviews your application and submits it to the hiring agency if you meet the job qualifications.

The hiring agency will review the applicants who met the minimum qualifications and work with their hiring team to conduct interviews.

Call the Department of Administrative Services (DAS): 515-281-5889, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday.

See Application FAQs for more resources and guidance.

Hoover Building
1305 E Walnut St
3rd Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319

General Customer Service
(515) 242-5120

Employment Application Processing and Testing
(515) 281-3087
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Employment Verification
(515) 725-0663

Hours - Monday through Friday, except state holidays 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM