Employment Opportunities

Affordable Housing Commission Vacancies

The City of Dayton Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) has three vacancies to fill. Meetings will be held in conformance with the Washington State Affordable Housing Commission. Qualifications for appointment include residency in the City of Dayton, passion/interest in affordable housing, no other servitude on other council-appointment commissions, and current voter registration in Columbia County. Appointments are made by the Mayor and may be for a term of to three years per DMC 1-14.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest to: Mayor Roger Trump, 111 S. 1st St., Dayton, WA 99328, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Letters will be accepted indefinitely. Meetings will commence immediately following the appointment of additional members.

Published 7/21/2023.

Planning Commission Vacancy

The City of Dayton Planning Commission has a vacancy. The Commission will meet monthly at City Hall. Qualifications for appointment include residency of the City of Dayton, current voter registration in Columbia County, interest in environmental affairs, planning, land use, and residential and commercial development as evidenced by training, work experience, education, or general interest. The Commission provides citizen review and makes formal recommendations. Appointments are made by the Mayor and may be for a term of up to four years as per DMC 1-13.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest to: Mayor Roger Trump, 111 S. 1st St., Dayton, WA 99328 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Letters will be accepted indefinitely.

Published 7/21/2023.

Employment Opportunities

Employment Application (pdf)

Send applications by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to 111 S. 1st St. Dayton, WA 99328.

Volunteer Opportunities

Dayton Historic Preservation Commission - 1 Vacancy

The purpose of the historic preservation commission is to provide for identification, evaluation, designation and protection of historic and cultural resources within the City of Dayton and to preserve and rehabilitate eligible historic resources within the city,

Eligibility requirements:

  1. Demonstrated interest and/or competence in historic preservation
  2. Must live in the city limits (requirement may be waived by council)
  3. Experience or interest in identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic resources. Experience may be derived from the disciplines of history, architecture, historic preservation, planning, real estate, and others.

To apply, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to the Director of Planning and Community Development. Appointments are made by the mayor with the confirmation of the City Council. For additional information, please contact Dayton City Hall at 509-382-2361 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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