The City is now hiring a Public Works Laborer. The Public Works Laborer is an entry level position which performs a variety of manual labor in the construction, maintenance, and service work of all public works facilities, including water, sewer, streets and maintenance. Operates hand and power tools and some motorized equipment. Usually works as part of an assigned crew assisting Utility Workers but may carry out individual or specialized assignment.
For a complete job description and application instructions, click here.
The position is open until July 26, 2024.
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled Council Committees meetings for Wednesday, June 26, 2024 have been cancelled.
The City of Ferndale (“City”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit artist proposals for the design, fabrication, and installation of a sculpture to be placed in Ferndale’s Griffintown Park, located at 5786 Second Avenue.
Project Details
This project is made possible by a grant from the Berghoff Art Fund of Whatcom Community Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to manage a process for public art acquisition and installation that:
An all-inclusive award of up to $15,000 for the sculpture will include artist fees, design fees, fabrication cost, site preparation costs, engineering expenses, and installation costs.
The selected artist must be willing to enter into the City’s Agreement for Commissioned Artwork and prepare a scope of work that provides for the services outlined in this RFP. For the Agreement for Commissioned Artwork, click here.
Project Timeline
The City intends to complete the selection process using the following schedule. However, the City reserves the right to adjust the timeline as necessary. Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the City’s website.
Release Request for Proposals: May 31, 2024
Applications Due: July 8, 2024
Arts Commission Review of Applications: July 10, 2024
Project Awarded: July 15, 2024
Installation Plan Finalized: July 15 – 31
Site Prep and Installation: August 1 – November 30, 2024
Selection Information
The selection panel is made up of members of the Ferndale Arts Commission members, with final approval granted by the Ferndale Mayor.
Application Requirements:
The following items should be submitted via email to: susanduncan@cityofferndale.org
Or by mail to: City of Ferndale Attention: Susan Duncan
PO Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
The selection panel will individually rate each applicant on the following criteria:
Additional Information
The City is now hiring a Senior Accountant. Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Senior Accountant performs a variety of routine and complex professional-level accounting functions and analysis. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting practices, laws, and regulations, and analyzes and audits financial records for completeness and conformance to policies and procedures. Monitors and analyzes revenue and expenditure accounts. Prepares a variety of complex reports, statements, and documents for major financial projects.
For a complete job description and application instructions, click here.
The position is open until July 8, 2024.
The City currently has an opening on the Equity Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC is an advisory board charged with examining issues of diversity and promoting solutions to the City that help us embrace our diverse community and create a more fair and just future for Ferndale.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December) at 5:00 p.m. All meetings are hybrid, with the option of attending in person at City Hall or remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Members shall be appointed upon the basis of demonstrated interest in, and knowledge and support of equity and diversity. Members of the public who have resided in the Ferndale School District boundary for at least one year are eligible to serve on the Committee.
To apply, please complete an application and send it to City Clerk Susan Duncan, susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024.