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Regional Engagement Committee Application

Regional Engagement Committee Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to be on Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's North Puget Sound or North Central Regional Engagement Committee (REC). You must click "Submit" or "Comment" after each individual question, and then "Submit" at the very end of the application.  Please limit your responses to not exceed 250 words for each question. The application will close on Dec. 31 2024 at 11:59 p.m. 

 

Applicants will be notified of their selection no later than Jan. 15 2025.


Please fill out the below application. Candidates will be reviewed and selected by Regional Management Teams based on the following criteria 

  • Interest in engaging and advising on fish, wildlife, and ecosystem issues in Washington related to WDFW’s mission and legal mandate, particularly local and regional topics.
  • Experience collaborating respectfully with people who may have different or conflicting backgrounds, perspectives, interests, or priorities.
  • Commitment to attending at least six meetings lasting three hours each over the two-year appointment. Meetings will be held quarterly with a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
  • Community connectivity and representation; candidate strives to share their identified community’s perspectives as objectively as possible, while acknowledging that one person cannot represent a whole group.
  • Ability to communicate about WDFW issues and work with their community, audience, or peers, including reporting out on REC priorities and outcomes as appropriate.
  • Willingness to learn and openness to new information and differences in ideas.
  • Displays high connectivity to their identified community, with a deep understanding of community issues and a strong ability to represent diverse community perspectives effectively.

To request this information in an alternative format or language, please visit wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation or contact our Civil Rights Team at 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.

Contact Information

(required) Please fill out the following contact information:

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Mailing Address (if different than physical address):

(required) What is your primary language?

(required) Please choose which Regional Engagement Committee you are applying for:

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(required) Why do you want to be a member of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Regional Engagement Committee?

(required) Describe your community involvement experience and interest. Please list any community organizations or groups you are affiliated with that you believe contribute to your qualifications.

(required) How do you collaborate or organize with others? Describe a time you faced a barrier or conflict and got past it through teamwork.

(required) Please describe your familiarity of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's mission, mandate, and services.

(required) In your opinion, what are the main issues facing fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation in this region? Are you open to learning new information on these issues?

(required) To ensure that the Regional Engagement Committees are accessible to individuals with diverse abilities andvarying family needs, WDFW is committed to offering hybrid meetings and providing special accommodationwhenever possible. However, WDFW retains the option to hold in-person meetings once per year. REC members may also request meetings be held in person where appropriate. If selected to participate, please indicate your availability by selecting all of the times you can meet on a quarterly basis.

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(required) References and/or a short interview may help WDFW ensure that Regional Engagement Committee candidates are a good fit by verifying their relevant knowledge, experience, and ability to work with those who have differing interests. This short process will help align the applicant's expertise with WDFW's needs so committee members can contribute effectively to the Department's conservation and recreation goals. It also ensures that committee members uphold WDFW's values, such as inclusion, collaboration, and respect by bringing diverse perspectives to the decision-making process.

We will only call references and ask for a short interview if you are a finalist.

Are you willing to participate in a 30-minute phone/online interview regarding your application?

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(required) Please provide the names, emails, and phone numbers of up to three references (personal or professional) who can speak about your experience and character.

Please include full name, e-mail, phone number, and your relationship.

(required) Is there anything else you'd like us to know as we consider your application?