Ferndale Launches Online Open House and Survey to Develop ADA Transition Plan

Ferndale Launches Online Open House and Survey to Develop ADA Transition Plan

The City of Ferndale is in the process of developing an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan to guide when and where mobility improvements need to be made. City staff are conducting an inventory of current pedestrian facilities throughout the entire city to find gaps in and barriers to accessibility.

To assist with this effort, the City is hosting an online open house and community survey to gather input from residents as to what needs to be improved. Regardless of whether or not someone has difficulty moving through Ferndale, the City wants to hear their voice as part of this process. 

Online open house and survey are available here: www.cityofferndale.org/FerndaleADA

Equity Advisory Committee Vacancy

The City has a number of Boards and Commissions that work to advise the City Council on a broad array of subjects. These are volunteer positions but absolutely essential to providing quality input to the City’s decision-making process.

There is currently a vacancy on the Equity Advisory Committee, for an four-year term ending December 31, 2026. The Equity Advisory Committee is charged with examining issues of diversity and equity and promoting solutions to the City that help us embrace our diverse community and create a more fair and just future for Ferndale.

 

To apply for this position, please fill out this application and email it to City Clerk Susan Duncan at susanduncan@cityofferndale.org Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. December 28, 2022.

 

Two Positions Available on Planning Commission

Two Positions Available on Planning Commission

The City has a number of Boards and Commissions that work to advise the City Council on a broad array of subjects. These are volunteer positions but absolutely essential to providing quality input to the City’s decision-making process.

There are two upcoming vacancies on the Planning Commission for four-year terms beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026. The Planning Commission plays a vital role in City government by reviewing, conducting hearings where applicable, and making recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Titles 16 through 18 of the Ferndale Municipal Code, the City’s Official Zoning Map, and Shoreline Master Program.

To apply for one of these positions, please fill out this application and email it to City Clerk Susan Duncan at susanduncan@cityofferndale.org Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. December 26, 2022.

Now Hiring: Recruit or Lateral Police Officer

Now Hiring: Recruit or Lateral Police Officer

The Ferndale Police Department consists of 22 commissioned officers and 5 support personnel.  Ferndale is a vibrant community of over 15,000 people located on the Interstate 5 corridor, approximately 6 miles north of Bellingham and 13 miles south of the Canadian border.

  • 4 Ten-Hour Shifts per week (Mon-Thu or Thu-Sun) with Night Shift Premium Pay
  • Thursday Crossover Training Days
  • Premium Pay for Specialized Positions (Detectives, SWAT, Firearms, Active Shooter, EVOC, Tac Med, Less Lethal, FTO)
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Education Incentive
  • Longevity Pay
  • Clothing Allowance
  • LEOFF 2 Retirement/Washington Deferred Compensation Program
  • Take-Home Vehicle
  • Lateral Police Officers start at up to Year 5 pay schedule DOE

Application: Support Services Supervisor Debbie Wharton at:  DWharton@ferndalepd.org

 

2023 Police Officer Monthly Salary
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8
$6,770 $6,972 $7,252 $7,544 $8,019 $8,139 $8,261 $8,426