(1) The employment security department is a public service agency. The administrative office of the employment security department and its staff are located at 212 Maple Park, Olympia, Washington 98504.

(2) The employment security department is headed by a commissioner appointed by the governor. Under the commissioner are an executive assistant, three deputy commissioners, and a limited number of special staff that report directly to him. There are also assistant attorneys general assigned to the department who provide legal services in all agency matters.

(a) Under the executive assistant to the commissioner are the public information office, the veterans services office, the legislative liaison, and the labor liaison.

(b) Under the deputy commissioner for field services are the personnel section, the reviewing officers, the monitor advocate, and the community organizations liaison.

(c) Under the deputy commissioner for resources and programs are employment and training (CETA), staff development, employment services, and unemployment insurance.

(d) Under the deputy commissioner for support services are the office of management and budget and the office of general administration.

(3) Job service centers and tax offices are located throughout the state and are headed by a manager.