Department of Natural Resources: Boards and Commissions Application

Select the Board or Commission for which you would like to be considered.

NOTE: This list reflects only the boards and commissions with positions open to the public.

Are you a current member of the board for which you are applying?

Meetings may be held during the workday (defined as Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

Are you able to participate in weekday meetings?

Why are you interested in serving on this Board/Commission?

Please briefly describe the qualifications, experiences, or training that have prepared you to contribute meaningfully as a member.

Please upload your resume here (including current employment information or, if you are currently a student, your current educational experience).

Are you currently serving as an appointee on a federal, state or local government board?

If yes, please list them here.

Have you ever served as an elected or appointed official, or as a volunteer representative in local, state or federal government?

If yes, please describe your role(s), responsibilities, and your years of service.

Are you currently, or have you ever been, a registered lobbyist?

If yes, please describe your role(s), responsibilities, and your years of service. 

Whitin the past five years have you been affiliated with any institutions that might present a potential conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest with your requested appointment?

If yes, please explain.

Do you or does any member of your immediate family have a personal or financial interest in a business or entity with which you will have direct contact while performing official duties as an appointee?

If yes, please explain.

We collect optional demographic information to support efforts to ensure DNR's Boards and Commissions reflect the diversity of the communities they represent and serve. Demographic information is not used to evaluate applicants and is only used for internal assessments of equity in our recruitment process.

Race/Ethnicity

Please select all that apply to you.

We collect optional demographic information to support efforts to ensure DNR's Boards and Commissions reflect the diversity of the communities they represent and serve. Demographic information is not used to evaluate applicants and is only used for internal assessments of equity in our recruitment process.

What is your highest level of education?

We collect optional demographic information to support efforts to ensure DNR's Boards and Commissions reflect the diversity of the communities they represent and serve. Demographic information is not used to evaluate applicants and is only used for internal assessments of equity in our recruitment process.

Please select all statements that apply to you.

**The HEAL Act defines overburdened communities as 'a geographic area where vulnerable populations face combined, multiple environmental harms and health impacts, and includes, but is not limited to, highly impacted communities as defined in RCW 19.405.020' The EPA defines an overburdened community as 'Minority, low-income, tribal or indigenous populations or geographic locations in the United States that potentially experience disproportionate environmental harms and risk.'

If you answered yes to any of the previous selections, please elaborate if you would like.

Please share any additional information you would like to be considered that was not addressed elsewhere in this application.

You may also attach any supporting documents that would better represent you to the committee (i.e. letters of recommendation, examples of volunteer work, licenses or certifications). 

How did you learn of this opportunity?