County seeks applicants for seat on civil service commission

Clark County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the local civil service commission for the Sheriff’s Office.

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.

The vacant seat is an at-large position open to Clark County residents of at least two years. Candidates must show an ability to balance interests of job applicants, current employees and the Sheriff to ensure effective law enforcement services.

The six-year term begins Jan. 1, 2015.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Civil Service Commission, Clark County Human Resources, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver 98666. The county also will accept applications by fax at 360.397.2457 or email to leslie.harrington-smith@clark.wa.gov.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014.