The human resources function in District of Columbia's state government is administered through the state Department of Human Resources or Office of Personnel Management, which oversees recruitment, pay, benefits, and workforce policy for tens of thousands of state employees.

Residents of District of Columbia interested in state government employment should visit the state's online job portal for current civil service exam announcements, open positions, and application instructions for various state agencies.

Residents of District of Columbia applying for government positions should create a complete profile on the state's employment portal and check frequently for new postings, as exam announcements and job openings are often time-sensitive and close when enough applications are received.