The Jefferson County Commissioners are looking for a person to fill a vacant Citizen At-Large position on the LEOFF-1 Disability Retirement Board. The LEOFF1 Board consists of five members in accordance with RCW 41.26.110(b) who serve two year terms to review applications and claims for disability leave and retirement for firefighters or law enforcement officers covered under the LEOFF-1 Retirement System. No law enforcement or firefighting experience necessary. Submit a letter of interest to the Jefferson County Commissioners' Office, P.O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA  98368 or via email to afmcknight@co.jefferson.wa.us by June 28, 2023. This is a non-paid position.

The function of the Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend Law Enforcement Officers & Fire Fighter (LEOFF 1) Retirement Disability Board is to act on claims for reimbursement of medical expenses and applications for disability leave and retirement benefits mandated by the Washington State LEOFF 1 retirement plan in accordance with RCW 41.26.

The Board meets twice a year on the second Tuesday of April and October at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse Basement, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA. If necessary, special meetings may be called and noticed per RCW 42.30.080.