The advisory board reviews policy and county code changes and works on process improvement and fees with the Community Development and Public Works departments
VANCOUVER – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill an expiring position on the Clark County Development and Engineering Advisory Board, DEAB.
The application deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
The open position is for a land developer who works or lives in Clark County
Members shall be appointed or reappointed to three-year terms. Members are eligible for reappointment after their terms expire.
The advisory board reviews policy and county code changes and works on process improvement and fees with the Community Development and Public Works departments. The board’s recommendations are routinely forwarded to the Clark County Council for use by final decision makers.
The board consists of three private-sector planners or engineers; one public-sector planner or engineer; one construction contractor; one land developer; one Building Industry Association representative; one professional associated with commercial or industrial development; and two professionals associated with development.
The Development and Engineering Advisory Board, commonly referred to as DEAB, typically meets at 2 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.
Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest and résumé to Victoria Abram, Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810. Applications also can be emailed to victoria.abram@clark.wa.gov.
More information, including meeting agendas and minutes, is available at www.clark.wa.gov/community-development/development-and-engineering-advisory-board
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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