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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 16, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT
Brant DeLarme, Communications and Marketing Project Administrator
bdelarme@redmond.gov, 425-556-2165
City Seeks Volunteer Civil Service Commissioner
REDMOND, WA - The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for one available seat on its Civil Service Commission. 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.
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. Desirable qualities of a commissioner include a strong interest or experience in public safety, as well as the ability to review the meeting materials in advance and make unbiased decisions based on the facts of a situation. Civil Service commissioners are appointed to six-year terms.
The three-member commission meets with city staff and members of the community 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. The commission also interfaces with the broader community so that it can represent community members’ interests to the City Council.
Learn more about the commission or apply by visiting redmond.gov/Commissions. There is no deadline, but interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
For questions regarding the Civil Service Commission position, contact the Civil Service Commission Human Resources staff liaison at civilservice@redmond.gov or call 425-556-2949.
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