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- A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position
- A reputed company resume, detailing experience and education
Read the following information completely:
- You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
- The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov.
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