Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee - 4 Openings - Volunteer - 2025-06227

Full Job Description

Title- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee Member

Openings- Four (4)

Job Status- Unpaid/Volunteer

Appointment Length- Four (4) years

We are currently looking for one representative from each of the following regions:

Region 1 – Eastern (Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties)

Region 2 – North Central (Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Adams Counties)

Region 3 - South Central (Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, and Yakima Counties)

Region 5 – Southwest (Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Skamania and Wahkiakum Counties)

Region 6 – Coastal (Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, Pierce and Thurston Counties)

Please note: This job is posted continuously and will remain open until a selection is made - this will allow us to obtain a larger more diverse candidate pool.

Application review will be ongoing, and therefore we encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible.

The Hiring Manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

Photo Caption: Hunter using adaptive equipment – Photo Credit: Melissa Espinosa

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

The Americans with Disability Act Advisory Committee (ADAAC) to the Fish and Wildlife Commission consists of Washington residents with disabilities or experience with supporting residents with a disability and represent each of the agency designated administrative regions, and one member at large.

The Advisory Committee represents the interests of disabled hunters, fishers, and wildlife viewers on matters pertaining to special hunts, modified sporting equipment, barriers to access to public lands, WDFW managed lands as well as hunting and fishing opportunities.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Americans with Disability Act Advisory Committee (ADAAC) should:

• Provide advice and recommendations to the Fish and Wildlife Commission regarding accessibility issues brought forth by the Department, Constituents, and/or Commission members.
• Provide advice and recommendations to Department Staff regarding accessibility issues in the Regions.
• Represent the experiences and challenges of people with disabilities involved in hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing in their region.
• Propose solutions to improve access to WDFW-managed lands, facilities, and waterways.
• Be willing to collaborate in a team environment with a shared vision of equity and inclusion.
• Be motivated to advocate for people with disabilities.
• Be available to travel and attend in-person meetings when needed.
• Utilize basic computer skills and the internet for virtual meetings.

Terms of Service

• Members are appointed to represent one of WDFW’s six administrative regions or serve as the at-large representative.
• One member will also serve as the committee chair.
• Appointments are for four-year terms.
• The committee meets at least twice a year
• A majority of members present constitutes a quorum.
• Members serve without compensation, but travel expenses (lodging, meals, and transportation) are reimbursed.
• Members (or individuals acting on their behalf) are immune from civil liability for official actions taken in their role.

Your application should include the following:

• Current resume.
• Three (3) references (professional or personal).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.

Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.

All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov

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