About the Department of Employment Services Mission The mission of the Department of Employment Services is to plan, develop and administer employment-related services to all segments of the Washington, DC metropolitan population. We achieve our mission through empowering and sustaining a diverse workforce, which enables all sectors of the community to achieve economic and social stability. Vision The Department of Employment Services is on the cutting edge, making customer success a number one priority by providing comprehensive employment services which ensure a competitive workforce, full employment, life-long learning, economic stability and the highest quality of life. For the Press For interviews or speaking engagements with the DOES director, media inquiries, about the programs and services DOES offers or to receive our press releases by email, please contact: DOES Office of Public Affairs   Phone: (202) 671-1904 Cell: (202) 520-0096 Mail: 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019   DOES News Releases * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.