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Apply for a position on a Pierce County Board or Commission today! Current vacancies are listed below. Additional information on each Board or Commission can be found on the separate webpages linked below. If you are interested in applying, click on the 'Apply' link next to the vacancy to submit an application.
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| Boards and Commissions | Information | Representing | District | Apply |
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| Accessible Communities Advisory Committee | Multiple vacancies. The main activities of an ACAC are: 1) Advising policy makers on the needs of persons with disabilities in emergency plans; 2) Advising the county and other local governments within the county on access to programs, services, and activities, new construction or renovation projects, sidewalks, other pedestrian routes of travel, and disability parking; and 3) Developing local initiatives and activities to promote greater awareness of disability issues, and acceptance, involvement and access for person with disabilities within the community. | Voting Members | Apply | |
| Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention Programs | This Committee is seeking new members to serve on the Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention Programs, an advisory body to Pierce County government on the use of tax dollars set aside for youth violence prevention programs. The committee is seeking volunteers who live in unincorporated areas to help select and make funding recommendations to the Pierce County Executive and Pierce County Council on youth-violence prevention programs that benefit youth who reside in unincorporated Pierce County. The majority of the Committee work takes place in the months of October, February, April, May and June. Members may serve no more than two consecutive four-year terms. | Apply | ||
| Arts Commission | Candidates from District 1 are encouraged to apply for a vacancy on the Arts Commission. Seeking individuals who are: Accomplished in an art-related field, such as art education/history, architecture, dance, theatre, music, painting, photography, sculpture, etc. Experienced in volunteer work related to art or cultural boards, committees, organizations, or events. Passionate about cultural and artistic expression in Pierce County. | District 1 | Apply | |
| Arts Commission | Candidates from District 4 are encouraged to apply for a vacancy on the Arts Commission. Seeking individuals who are: Accomplished in an art-related field, such as art education/history, architecture, dance, theatre, music, painting, photography, sculpture, etc. Experienced in volunteer work related to art or cultural boards, committees, organizations, or events. Passionate about cultural and artistic expression in Pierce County. | District 4 | Apply | |
| Arts Commission | Candidates from District 7 are encouraged to apply for a vacancy on the Arts Commission; existing unexpired term which ends on June 30, 2025. Seeking individuals who are: Accomplished in an art-related field, such as art education/history, architecture, dance, theatre, music, painting, photography, sculpture, etc. Experienced in volunteer work related to art or cultural boards, committees, organizations, or events. Passionate about cultural and artistic expression in Pierce County. | District 7 | Apply | |
| Birth to 25 Advisory Board | Pierce County Human Services seeks interested candidates to serve on the Birth to 25 Advisory Board (B-25 Board). The B-25 Board is a newly created 20-member board tasked with proposing a long-range plan with policy, systems, and environmental change recommendations to ensure the successful development of infants, children, youth and young adults ages Birth to 25. Vacancy is for a resident of District 2. | District 2 | Apply | |
| Birth to 25 Advisory Board | Pierce County Human Services seeks interested candidates to serve on the Birth to 25 Advisory Board (B-25 Board). The B-25 Board is a newly created 20-member board tasked with proposing a long-range plan with policy, systems, and environmental change recommendations to ensure the successful development of infants, children, youth and young adults ages Birth to 25. Current vacancy is for an unexpired term representing District 3. | District 3 | Apply | |
| Birth to 25 Advisory Board | Pierce County Human Services seeks interested candidates to serve on the Birth to 25 Advisory Board (B-25 Board). The B-25 Board is a newly created 20-member board tasked with proposing a long-range plan with policy, systems, and environmental change recommendations to ensure the successful development of infants, children, youth and young adults ages Birth to 25. Vacancy is for a representative from the tribal community. | Tribal Community | Apply | |
| Boundary Review Board | The Boundary Review Board is a quasi-judicial administrative body empowered to make decisions on such issues as incorporation, extensions of utilities, and special purpose districts. Current vacancy is for an unexpired term. | Apply | ||
| Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials | The Pierce County Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials recommends to the Council salary increases for the Pierce County Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Sheriff, and Auditor. The current vacancy will fill an unexpired term representing organized labor. | Labor Representative | Apply | |
| Conservation Futures Program Citizens' Advisory Board | The Board is comprised of seventeen individuals who work together to evaluate properties that are eligible for acquisition through the Conservation Futures fund and make an advisory recommendation to the County Council. Board members serve a four-year term. Pierce County residents interested in helping to preserve open space, wetlands, wildlife habitat, timber land, and agricultural lands are encouraged to apply. | At Large | Apply | |
| Conservation Futures Program Citizens' Advisory Board | The Board is comprised of seventeen individuals who work together to evaluate properties that are eligible for acquisition through the Conservation Futures fund and make an advisory recommendation to the County Council. Board members serve a four-year term. Pierce County residents interested in helping to preserve open space, wetlands, wildlife habitat, timber land, and agricultural lands are encouraged to apply. | District 1 | Apply | |
| Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board | Multiple vacancies. The Pierce County Developmental Disabilities Board assists and advises Pierce County Human Services on services to individuals with developmental disabilities. | People with developmental disabilities in Pierce County | Apply | |
| Flood Control Zone District Advisory Board | The Advisory Committee makes recommendations on various budget and policy issues and project priorities to the Board of Supervisors. | Multiple Vacancies:
| Apply | |
| Frederickson Advisory Commission | The Frederickson Advisory Commission serves in an advisory capacity on land use matters to the Executive, the County Council, the Hearing Examiner, the Planning Commission, and the Planning and Land Services Department per Pierce County Code (PCC) 2.45. FAC meetings are held within the community and facilitate a structured two-way communication process between the County and community residents, property owners, and business owners regarding significant land use issues. | Traditional Vacancy - Multiple Vacancies | Apply | |
| Gig Harbor Peninsula Land Use Advisory Commission | The Gig Harbor Peninsula Land Use Advisory Commission serves in an advisory capacity on land use matters per Pierce County Code (PCC) 2.45. The Commission reviews applications for proposed developments within their community and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan. Three vacancies for residents of District 7. | District 7 | Apply | |
| Human Services Citizens' Advisory Board | Multiple vacancies. The Citizens' Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to assist the County with implementation of Community Action and federally funded programs and activities through Community Development Block Grants, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). | Apply | ||
| Key Peninsula Land Use Advisory Commission | The Key Peninsula Advisory Commission (KPAC) serves in an advisory capacity on land use matters to the Executive, the County Council, the Hearing Examiner, the Planning Commission, and the Planning and Land Services Department per Pierce County Code (PCC) 2.45. KPAC meetings are held within the community and facilitate a structured two-way communication process between the County and community residents, property owners, and business owners regarding significant land use issues. The KPAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan. | District 7 | Apply | |
| Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission | The Commission's responsibility is to carry out the Pierce County Historic Preservation Program as a Certified Local Government (CLG) in historic preservation, and to provide recommendations to the Pierce County Executive, and Council. | District 2 | Apply | |
| Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission | The Commission's responsibility is to carry out the Pierce County Historic Preservation Program as a Certified Local Government (CLG) in historic preservation, and to provide recommendations to the Pierce County Executive, and Council. Applicant must be from District 4 and will fill an unexpired term ending 8/31/2023. | District 4 | Apply | |
| Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission | The Commission's responsibility is to carry out the Pierce County Historic Preservation Program as a Certified Local Government (CLG) in historic preservation, and to provide recommendations to the Pierce County Executive, and Council. Applicant must be from District 5 and will fill an unexpired term ending 9/15/2023. | District 5 | Apply | |
| Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission | The Commission's responsibility is to carry out the Pierce County Historic Preservation Program as a Certified Local Government (CLG) in historic preservation, and to provide recommendations to the Pierce County Executive, and Council. | At Large 3: Historian | Apply | |
| Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission | The Commission's responsibility is to carry out the Pierce County Historic Preservation Program as a Certified Local Government (CLG) in historic preservation, and to provide recommendations to the Pierce County Executive, and Council. | At Large 4: Archaeologist | Apply | |
| Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board | The Board advises the Parks and Recreation Department concerning its general operations, capital projects, as well as the needs and interests of the citizens of the community. The board also assists the county in identifying funding sources and securing funding for the county's Parks and Recreation programs. The current vacancy is for a resident of District 4. | District 4 | Apply | |
| Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board | The Board advises the Parks and Recreation Department concerning its general operations, capital projects, as well as the needs and interests of the citizens of the community. The board also assists the county in identifying funding sources and securing funding for the county's Parks and Recreation programs. The current vacancy is for an At Large member. | At Large | Apply | |
| Refugee and Immigrant Affairs Commission | The Commission on Refugee and Immigrant Affairs was created in accordance with County Council Ordinance No. 2021-86. The Commission consists of one member from each Pierce County Council district, and this vacancy is for a member representing District 7 outside Tacoma city limits. In line with the ordinance, applicants “shall demonstrate experience or expertise with the refugee and immigrant issues, as well as a commitment to all refugee and immigrant communities. A majority of members shall be refugee or immigrants.” | District 7 | Apply | |
| Solid Waste Advisory Committee | Help shape local recycling and waste reduction programs by becoming a SWAC member. Members serve a four-year term. The current vacancy is for a member of the agricultural sector. | Unincorporated Pierce County & agriculture | Apply | |
| Solid Waste Advisory Committee | Help shape local recycling and waste reduction programs by becoming a SWAC member. Members serve a four-year term. There are three vacancies for residents of unincorporated Pierce County. | Unincorporated Pierce County | Apply | |
| Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Advisory Board | Multiple vacancies. The Surface Water Management Advisory Board (SWAB) works with Pierce County to make recommendations on the county's surface water management program to the Pierce County Council and Executive. | Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 | Apply | |
| Tacoma Narrows Airport Advisory Commission | Seeking applicants for one Peninsula Advisory Commission member on the Tacoma Narrows Airport Advisory Commission (TNAAC). This member will serve a 4-year term, January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026. Positions are uncompensated. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, November 1, 2022. To learn more about the commission, membership requirements and the application/selection process, please visit the Pierce County TNAAC web site. The TNAAC is a Pierce County Executive-appointed, Council-confirmed Advisory Commission, created by County Ordinance 2009-31 per Pierce County Code Title 2 – Administration, Chapter 2.89 entitled Tacoma Narrows Airport Advisory Commission. Additional information can be obtained by emailing [email protected]. | Peninsula Advisory Commission | District 7 | Apply |
| Thun Field Advisory Commission | Multiple vacancies. TFAC provides the community and airport tenants an opportunity to interact and make recommendations for the future of the airport. The members serve four-year, unpaid, terms. Must be a resident of the Frederickson or Graham Community Plan area. | Community resident - must reside within the Graham Community Plan area | District 3 | Apply |
| Transportation Advisory Commission | The Transportation Advisory Commission provides policy guidance on local transportation issues to the governing board of the Transportation Benefit District, the Pierce County Executive, and the Pierce County Council. Current vacancy is for an unexpired term representing the agricultural production sector. | Agriculture | Apply |
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