Advisory Board on Veterans Affairs - Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs (MOVA)

Advisory Board on Veterans Affairs - Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs (MOVA) Description:

The Advisory Board shall serve as an advisory body to the Mayor, the Mayor's Office of Boards and Commissions, the Office of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Employment Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and other District government departments, agencies, and offices on all matters pertaining to veterans in the District of Columbia.

Qualifications:

The Advisory Board shall consist of twenty-one (21) individuals who are appointed by the Mayor. All members shall be veterans who are residents in the District who have experience with, or an interest in, issues that impact the coordination and delivery of benefits and services to veterans. To the maximum extent possible, the membership of the Advisory Board shall reflect a representative cross-section of veterans in the District by age, branch of service, gender, and period of service (beginning with World War II). In addition, the Mayor may appoint such District government officials to serve on the Advisory Board in an ex-officio (non-voting) capacity as are necessary to carry out its functions.

Boards and Commissions members are appointed by Mayor Bowser and serve as members of the Bowser Administration. Please tell us why you're interested in being appointed by Mayor Bowser and serving in her administration.*

Please explain why you are interested in and particularly suited to serve on this DC board or commission in the Bowser Administration.*

Many boards and commissions have seats designated for people with specific expertise or experience. Of the public member seats appointed by the Mayor and listed in the posting as designated for individuals with specific expertise or experiences (if any), which would you like to be considered for?*

Most District of Columbia Boards or Commissions are VOLUNTEER boards with community members seeking to engage in civic participation being appointed to non-paid positions serving our District communities. This is a VOLUNTEER position. By answering NO to this question, your application will be automatically disqualified. If you reached this application seeking employment, please visit www.careers.dc.gov*

Are you a DC resident? We are seeking qualified District of Columbia residents for appointment to Boards and Commissions. In nearly every case, DC residency is REQUIRED, with some exceptions, including but not limited to, filling a seat of an organizational representative. If you're not sure, please check with Team MOTA to provide guidance.*

Are you currently an employee of the District of Columbia government? Please note, DC government staff are not eligible for appointment to boards UNLESS the appointment is for a DC government designee. Please contact us for additional information before applying.*

If yes, what agency and role?

Are you a registered lobbyist? Please note several DC Boards and commissions do not allow lobbyists to serve.*

Education and General Qualifications (this information is needed for classification) Please check the highest level attained* High school / GED Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Ph.D / Advanced degree Other No Answer

Are you registered to vote in the District of Columbia? Yes No

What is your political affiliation? (for several boards and commissions, a balance between political parties is required)* Democrat Independent Republican Other No Answer

Are you a current employee of the US government?* Yes No

Are you or a family member currently serving on a DC board or commission?* Yes No

If yes, please list all commissions/boards.

Are you currently an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC)?*

Diversity and Inclusion: What is your date of birth? (Some commissions have age requirements, and MOTA submits an annual aggregated report of board members. This data is used for that report, and will not be attributed to you publicly)*

Diversity and Inclusion: Our Boards and Commissions must reflect the diversity of District residents. Please check all that apply related to race/ethnicity. Unless specified by a specific board seat, this information is collected and reported in aggregate form only.* Black/African-American White/Caucasian Hispanic/Latino/Latinx/Latiné Asian/Pacific Islander Native American Other No Answer

Diversity and Inclusion: Our Boards and Commissions must reflect the diversity of District residents. Please check all that apply related to gender. Unless specified by a specific board seat, this information is collected and reported in aggregate form only.* Male Female Non Binary No Answer

Diversity and Inclusion: Please check all that apply. Unless specified by a specific board seat, this information is collected and reported in aggregate form only. Person with disability Veteran Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender

Diversity and Inclusion: Mayor Bowser is committed to appointing residents from all 8 wards of Washington, DC to boards and commissions. In which ward do you currently reside? NOTE: residency is required for most boards and commissions, and strongly preferred for all appointments.*

Ethical considerations Have you ever been investigated, disciplined, or cited for a breach of ethics for unprofessional conduct by, or been the subject of a civil complaint before a court, administrative agency, professional association, disciplinary committee, or other professional group? If so, please explain.*

Ethical Considerations Do you have any outstanding civil liability for taxes, fees, or other payments to the District, federal, or other state or local governments, either contested or uncontested? If so, please explain and provide documentation of attempts to pay the amount owed or to resolve the disputed claim.*

Please upload your resume.

Please attach a brief biographical statement (similar to a speaker's biography) that outlines your professional history, experiences, and education.*

Please upload a headshot or similar photo.*

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