VACANCY - APPLY NOW!

The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for one available seat on its Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service Commission is responsible for the hiring and promotional examinations of all regular-status public safety positions. Additionally, it acts as an appeal board for grievances in the Redmond Fire Department and Police Department.

Civil Service commissioners are non-partisan volunteers and must adhere to state and local laws, codes and rules governing Civil Service. This includes RCW 41.08 for Firefighters, RCW 41.12 for Police, RCW 42.30 Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.56 Public Records Act, RMC 4.10 Boards, Commissions, and Committees General Procedures, RMC 4.20 Civil Service Commission, and Redmond's Civil Service Rules. Civil Service commissioners are appointed for six-year terms.

The three-member commission meets with city staff at 4:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. Occasionally, there may be a need for a special meeting, to be scheduled at the availability of the Civil Service commissioners. Meetings are public and open to the community.

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants must be US citizens, registered voters, and have lived within Redmond city limits for at least three years. The City is committed to having a commission that reflects the diversity of the community and encourages residents who meet the qualifications and are interested in public safety to apply.

Qualifications of a commissioner include a strong interest or experience in public safety (Fire and Police), experience making unbiased decisions based on the facts of a situation, a demonstrated commitment to review the meeting materials in advance in order to make timely decisions, and the ability to understand how civil service rules affect public safety decisions. Desired qualifications include union experience or knowledge, and civil service or other municipality commission experience. The finalist candidate(s) must pass a City background check.

This is great opportunity to get involved in your community, and to help shape and support Public Safety in the City of Redmond!

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Civil Service Commissioner