Vancouver, Wash. - Clark County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission for the Sheriff's Office.

Created under RCW 41.14, the five-member commission is required to oversee certain employment and personnel matters. The primary focus is to ensure that pre-employment testing and hiring are fair, valid and non-discriminatory. The commission also presides over appeal hearings.

Civil Service commissioners are appointed by the Clark County Council.

The vacant seat is an at large position open to residents throughout Clark County. The term will begin when the seat is filled and will end Dec. 31, 2023.

The Civil Service Commission meets monthly, or more often as needed, for two to four hours. Members typically meet during regular business hours.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, registered to vote in Clark County, and have lived in the county for at least two years. They must show an ability to balance interests of job applicants, current employees and the Sheriff's Office to ensure effective law enforcement services. Education and experience in personnel administration and/or law enforcement are highly valued.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a current résumé to the Civil Service Commission, Clark County Human Resources, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver 98666-5000. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. The commission will review applications, call for interviews and make recommendations to the council.

The county also will accept applications by fax at 360.397.2457 or by email to leslie.harringtonsmith@clark.wa.gov.
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