Author: Brielle Ashford (WUSA9)
WASHINGTON — A virtual job fair set to fill hundreds of vacancies in D.C. government positions begins Wednesday, March 16.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Department of Human resources are actively encouraging residents to register for the event, which can be participated in from anywhere due to being held virtually. Job seekers will have the opportunity to talk to hiring managers from across the District government and qualified applicants may have an opportunity to interview via video chat or phone call.
The fair will take place over two days, on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on each day, and on-the-spot offers could be made as the government works to fill more than 500 vacancies. Those vacancies include positions in IT development, social work and public safety to health, education, legal, contracting, and construction.
A full list of all departments hiring can be found below.
The free event does require registration. Interested participants can register for Day 1 of the virtual fair here and Day 2 of the virtual fair here.
“We want people who love DC and live in DC to come work for DC,” the mayor said via press release. “We want them to know that DC Government is a fantastic place to work.”
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