The City of Battle Ground is located in the heart of Clark County, Washington, just four miles from Interstate 5. Battle Ground is a full-service city that serves as the social and commercial hub of north Clark County and is surrounded by scenic and pristine landscape. The City offers outstanding opportunities to live, work, shop and recreate. Welcome to the City Battle Ground!
City Seeking Applicants for Civil Service Commission
The City of Battle Ground is seeking applicants to fill two vacant positions on its Civil Service Commission. The job of the Commission is to oversee certain employment and personnel matters for the City of Battle Ground Police Department.
The primary focus of the 3-member Civil Service Commission is to ensure that pre-employment testing and hiring decisions are conducted in a fair, valid, competitive and non-discriminatory manner. The Commission may also preside over appeals involving civil service employee discipline.
Civil Service Commissioners are volunteers appointed to serve six-year terms. The terms for the two vacant positions expire in December of 2010 and December of 2013 respectively. The Commission meets monthly, during the evening, or more often as needed. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, a current City of Battle Ground resident for a minimum of three years and a registered voter.
Applications are available on-line by clicking here, at Battle Ground City Hall located at 109 SW 1st Avenue, or by calling 360-342-5004.For further information about the Commission, please contact Civil Service Examiner, Claire Lider at 360-342-5008.
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Clark County Housing Preservation Program offers a Weatherization Program that benefits homeowners, landlords and tenants. The primary focus is to install cost effective measures for energy conservation and address health and safety concerns.
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The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is coming to La Center August 4 - 8, 2010
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is an exhibit that travels throughout the United States, honoring those who have fought for the freedoms that all of us enjoy today. For more information on the tribute or ways you can participate, please click here or contact the City of La Center at 360-263-2745.
