City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Are you interested in advising the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee. The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, April 25. Purposes and roles of the Development Review Advisory Committee The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) advises the City of Portland, including the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) and other bureaus involved with construction-related permits. The DRAC fosters a timely, predictable and accountable development review process that implements the City's goals for land use, transportation, housing, economic development, neighborhood livability and the environment. The DRAC advocates for and supports the consistent and fair application and implementation of regulations. DRAC provides public input into the development review process by: Providing leadership and expertise on issues affecting development; Providing feedback to City Bureaus, public review bodies and City Council on the impact of potential regulations and administrative rules on the development review process, taking into consideration the full range of City goals and objectives; Providing recommendations for regulatory, code and administrative rule changes affecting the development review process; Monitoring the application and enforcement of regulations for their effectiveness in achieving the City's development goals; Recommending customer service, permitting, process and compliance improvements to City Bureaus, public review bodies and City Council; Serving as an advisory board to City Bureaus engaged in development review on review processes and procedures; Providing input to ensure budgets of development review bureaus are adequate to meet service goals and desired system outcomes. Development Services and the DRAC As the primary bureau engaged in development review, the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) provides staff support to DRAC. BDS is what many people think of as the Building Department. It administers and enforces regulations that affect development proposals from office towers to kitchen remodels. For the most part, BDS does not write the regulations; it just administers and enforces them. For example, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability writes the City's zoning code, and BDS administers and enforces these zoning regulations. Other City bureaus also administer and enforce regulations that affect development. For example, rules relating to storm water and sewer management are administered by the Bureau of Environmental Services. Other bureaus involved in development review and permitting include the Bureau of Transportation, the Water Bureau, Portland Fire and Rescue, and Portland Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry staff. DRAC advises BDS and these partner bureaus on development review, permitting and enforcement work. To Qualify To be eligible to serve on the DRAC, members must live, play, worship, work, or do business in the City of Portland. The DRAC consists of 17 members who represent different aspects of the development community, neighborhoods, and other interests. There are currently three specific seats open (see below). Members are appointed by the Commissioner in Charge of the Bureau of Development Services and confirmed by the City Council. The City of Portland is actively seeking individuals who have experience as, or who share the perspectives of, the following stakeholder groups: Neighborhood Coalition Land Use Committees Environmental Conservation and Green Building Low-income Housing Developers Applications received from individuals who are not chosen through this recruitment will be retained for consideration for future openings. Desired attributes The Bureau of Development Services has experienced significant transformation as it expanded how it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services becoming available. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice, perspectives, and feedback on the new ways the bureau and its partner bureaus provide information to the public about existing regulations and provide development review, permitting, and enforcement services to the community. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to help development review, permitting and enforcement better serve communities of color, and you have experience in one of the two specified areas, then we want to see your application: You believe government is better when community is involved. You have an interest in effective, equitable development review policies, processes, and outcomes. You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You believe in the value of public participation in government processes. You can work collaboratively and effectively with people representing diverse interests. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions. Terms and time commitment DRAC meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 8 to 10 a.m., traditionally in City offices at 1900 SW 4th Avenue. However, all meetings are currently held online via Zoom. All meetings of the committee are open to the public. Members serve a term of three years with the possibility of renewing for a second three-year term. Members are expected to attend and participate in meetings consistently. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time and arrive ready to discuss meeting materials and agenda items. Meeting materials are typically sent two to three days in advance. DRAC establishes regular and ad hoc subcommittees to work in-depth on particular areas of interest. Subcommittees meet outside of the full DRAC meeting. Participation in subcommittees is voluntary and optional for DRAC members. Volunteer ethics Those who serve on this advisory body are considered to be public officials, which means that you must serve fairly and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are appointed. Part of following Oregon's government ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a "conflict of interest." If you tell us about potential conflicts of interest, that does not mean you cannot serve. In fact, many City committees have members with potential conflicts of interest. We appreciate your inclusion of possible conflicts of interest on the form included with the application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the Committee's staff liaison, Ross Caron, at ross.caron@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-8871. Voluntary and confidential demographic information The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. It uses the demographic information provided to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of the community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment or the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . For more information For more information about the Development Review Advisory Committee, please visit its website . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 21, 2024
The Position Are you interested in advising the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee. The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, April 25. Purposes and roles of the Development Review Advisory Committee The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) advises the City of Portland, including the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) and other bureaus involved with construction-related permits. The DRAC fosters a timely, predictable and accountable development review process that implements the City's goals for land use, transportation, housing, economic development, neighborhood livability and the environment. The DRAC advocates for and supports the consistent and fair application and implementation of regulations. DRAC provides public input into the development review process by: Providing leadership and expertise on issues affecting development; Providing feedback to City Bureaus, public review bodies and City Council on the impact of potential regulations and administrative rules on the development review process, taking into consideration the full range of City goals and objectives; Providing recommendations for regulatory, code and administrative rule changes affecting the development review process; Monitoring the application and enforcement of regulations for their effectiveness in achieving the City's development goals; Recommending customer service, permitting, process and compliance improvements to City Bureaus, public review bodies and City Council; Serving as an advisory board to City Bureaus engaged in development review on review processes and procedures; Providing input to ensure budgets of development review bureaus are adequate to meet service goals and desired system outcomes. Development Services and the DRAC As the primary bureau engaged in development review, the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) provides staff support to DRAC. BDS is what many people think of as the Building Department. It administers and enforces regulations that affect development proposals from office towers to kitchen remodels. For the most part, BDS does not write the regulations; it just administers and enforces them. For example, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability writes the City's zoning code, and BDS administers and enforces these zoning regulations. Other City bureaus also administer and enforce regulations that affect development. For example, rules relating to storm water and sewer management are administered by the Bureau of Environmental Services. Other bureaus involved in development review and permitting include the Bureau of Transportation, the Water Bureau, Portland Fire and Rescue, and Portland Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry staff. DRAC advises BDS and these partner bureaus on development review, permitting and enforcement work. To Qualify To be eligible to serve on the DRAC, members must live, play, worship, work, or do business in the City of Portland. The DRAC consists of 17 members who represent different aspects of the development community, neighborhoods, and other interests. There are currently three specific seats open (see below). Members are appointed by the Commissioner in Charge of the Bureau of Development Services and confirmed by the City Council. The City of Portland is actively seeking individuals who have experience as, or who share the perspectives of, the following stakeholder groups: Neighborhood Coalition Land Use Committees Environmental Conservation and Green Building Low-income Housing Developers Applications received from individuals who are not chosen through this recruitment will be retained for consideration for future openings. Desired attributes The Bureau of Development Services has experienced significant transformation as it expanded how it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services becoming available. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice, perspectives, and feedback on the new ways the bureau and its partner bureaus provide information to the public about existing regulations and provide development review, permitting, and enforcement services to the community. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to help development review, permitting and enforcement better serve communities of color, and you have experience in one of the two specified areas, then we want to see your application: You believe government is better when community is involved. You have an interest in effective, equitable development review policies, processes, and outcomes. You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You believe in the value of public participation in government processes. You can work collaboratively and effectively with people representing diverse interests. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions. Terms and time commitment DRAC meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 8 to 10 a.m., traditionally in City offices at 1900 SW 4th Avenue. However, all meetings are currently held online via Zoom. All meetings of the committee are open to the public. Members serve a term of three years with the possibility of renewing for a second three-year term. Members are expected to attend and participate in meetings consistently. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time and arrive ready to discuss meeting materials and agenda items. Meeting materials are typically sent two to three days in advance. DRAC establishes regular and ad hoc subcommittees to work in-depth on particular areas of interest. Subcommittees meet outside of the full DRAC meeting. Participation in subcommittees is voluntary and optional for DRAC members. Volunteer ethics Those who serve on this advisory body are considered to be public officials, which means that you must serve fairly and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are appointed. Part of following Oregon's government ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a "conflict of interest." If you tell us about potential conflicts of interest, that does not mean you cannot serve. In fact, many City committees have members with potential conflicts of interest. We appreciate your inclusion of possible conflicts of interest on the form included with the application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the Committee's staff liaison, Ross Caron, at ross.caron@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-8871. Voluntary and confidential demographic information The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. It uses the demographic information provided to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of the community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment or the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . For more information For more information about the Development Review Advisory Committee, please visit its website . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Seeking experienced engineers to advise on structural issues The City of Portland seeks interested and experienced structural engineers to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Thursday, April 25. Are you an experienced engineer who is passionate about the safety of Portland’s buildings? Do you have a passion for learning more about construction proposals and advising on creative approaches to meet building code requirements? If so, the City of Portland could benefit from your talents and passion. Purpose of the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee The Structural Engineering Advisory Committee advises the Bureau of Development Services and its Administrative Appeal Board on reasonable interpretations of state and city building codes. It also advises on alternate materials and methods of construction concerning structural matters. Committee activities include: Reviewing and advising the Bureau of Development Services on proposals in the appropriate application of alternate materials and methods of construction where such use is either not specified or differs from the prescriptive requirements of the building code Providing advice to the Administrative Appeal Board on technical matters related to reasonable interpretation of the structural provisions of the building code Providing advice to the Bureau of Development Services in the development and implementation of state and local codes and policies relating to structural standards of buildings To Qualify To be eligible for service on the advisory committee, members must live, play, worship, go to school, work or do business in the City of Portland. Members must also be licensed in Oregon to practice structural engineering with at least seven years of experience related to the general practice of structural engineering and seismic design in high seismic areas. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Desired attributes The Bureau of Development Services is at a point of significant transformation as the bureau expands the ways it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services becoming available. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice, perspectives and feedback on new ways the bureau and its partner bureaus serve the community through the application of building codes. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to assist the review and application of building codes in better serving communities of color, and you have experience and training in construction and development that can inform this Board’s work, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed. You believe government is better when the community is involved. You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You have a perspective on physically navigating the community with a disability. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions. You have at least seven years of experience related to the general practice of structural engineering and seismic design in high seismic areas. You possess demonstrative experience with either design or review of rehabilitation of existing buildings and use of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 41, Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings , or other similar documents. You have experience related to the use of alternate materials or technology. You have served on other structural engineering boards and committees at the national or local levels. Terms and time commitment The committee meets on an as-needed basis. Historically the committee has met, on average, around two to three times a year. Meetings are held either online or, when practical, in-person at the Bureau of Development Services offices at 1900 SW 4th Avenue. Meetings of the committee are open to the public and usually last between two and three hours each. Members serve a three-year term and may be reappointed to serve a second term for up tosix consecutive years of service. In addition to the time spent in meetings, it is anticipated that three to four hours of preparation time is needed before each meeting. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time. Every effort will be made to provide meeting materials at least one week in advance but members may be asked to review materials on shorter notice. We remove barriers If needed, we can provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations are performed by outside organizations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents. Please let us know if there are any other barriers to your participation. Parking passes will be available if you need those to fully participate. Public Official Conflict of Interest Notice Those selected to serve on this body will be legally considered public officials for the duration of their service. As such, they will be required to publicly disclose potential conflicts of interest. Having potential conflicts of interest does not preclude you from serving on this body and may not impact your ability to participate fully on this body. Stakeholders often have potential conflicts of interest by the nature of having an interest in construction and development matters. The Conflict of Interest Disclosure is included in the application. Please describe all potential or actual conflicts of interest on your application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance in completing the application, please contact the committee’s staff liaison, Amit Kumar, at amit.kumar@portlandoregon.gov or 503-865-6500. Voluntary and confidential demographic information The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and uses provided demographic information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. For more information For more information about the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee, please visit its website . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 13, 2024
The Position Seeking experienced engineers to advise on structural issues The City of Portland seeks interested and experienced structural engineers to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Thursday, April 25. Are you an experienced engineer who is passionate about the safety of Portland’s buildings? Do you have a passion for learning more about construction proposals and advising on creative approaches to meet building code requirements? If so, the City of Portland could benefit from your talents and passion. Purpose of the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee The Structural Engineering Advisory Committee advises the Bureau of Development Services and its Administrative Appeal Board on reasonable interpretations of state and city building codes. It also advises on alternate materials and methods of construction concerning structural matters. Committee activities include: Reviewing and advising the Bureau of Development Services on proposals in the appropriate application of alternate materials and methods of construction where such use is either not specified or differs from the prescriptive requirements of the building code Providing advice to the Administrative Appeal Board on technical matters related to reasonable interpretation of the structural provisions of the building code Providing advice to the Bureau of Development Services in the development and implementation of state and local codes and policies relating to structural standards of buildings To Qualify To be eligible for service on the advisory committee, members must live, play, worship, go to school, work or do business in the City of Portland. Members must also be licensed in Oregon to practice structural engineering with at least seven years of experience related to the general practice of structural engineering and seismic design in high seismic areas. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Desired attributes The Bureau of Development Services is at a point of significant transformation as the bureau expands the ways it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services becoming available. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice, perspectives and feedback on new ways the bureau and its partner bureaus serve the community through the application of building codes. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to assist the review and application of building codes in better serving communities of color, and you have experience and training in construction and development that can inform this Board’s work, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed. You believe government is better when the community is involved. You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You have a perspective on physically navigating the community with a disability. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions. You have at least seven years of experience related to the general practice of structural engineering and seismic design in high seismic areas. You possess demonstrative experience with either design or review of rehabilitation of existing buildings and use of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 41, Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings , or other similar documents. You have experience related to the use of alternate materials or technology. You have served on other structural engineering boards and committees at the national or local levels. Terms and time commitment The committee meets on an as-needed basis. Historically the committee has met, on average, around two to three times a year. Meetings are held either online or, when practical, in-person at the Bureau of Development Services offices at 1900 SW 4th Avenue. Meetings of the committee are open to the public and usually last between two and three hours each. Members serve a three-year term and may be reappointed to serve a second term for up tosix consecutive years of service. In addition to the time spent in meetings, it is anticipated that three to four hours of preparation time is needed before each meeting. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time. Every effort will be made to provide meeting materials at least one week in advance but members may be asked to review materials on shorter notice. We remove barriers If needed, we can provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations are performed by outside organizations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents. Please let us know if there are any other barriers to your participation. Parking passes will be available if you need those to fully participate. Public Official Conflict of Interest Notice Those selected to serve on this body will be legally considered public officials for the duration of their service. As such, they will be required to publicly disclose potential conflicts of interest. Having potential conflicts of interest does not preclude you from serving on this body and may not impact your ability to participate fully on this body. Stakeholders often have potential conflicts of interest by the nature of having an interest in construction and development matters. The Conflict of Interest Disclosure is included in the application. Please describe all potential or actual conflicts of interest on your application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance in completing the application, please contact the committee’s staff liaison, Amit Kumar, at amit.kumar@portlandoregon.gov or 503-865-6500. Voluntary and confidential demographic information The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and uses provided demographic information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. For more information For more information about the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee, please visit its website . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position The River Community Advisory Committee (RCAC) is a citizen advisory body comprised of six members who represent the interests of those who live in or work on floating structures. Members are appointed by the Commissioner-in-charge of the Bureau of Development Services and confirmed by the City Council for three-year terms. The Committee assists the Bureau of Development Services with the development of procedures and administrative guidelines for implementing Title 28 of Portland City Code which governs floating structures. In particular, the Committee provides the Bureau of Development Services with the following guidance: Leadership and expertise on issues affecting floating structures Feedback on the impact of potential regulations and administrative rules on floating structures, taking into consideration the full range of City goals and objectives Recommendations for regulatory, code, and administrative rule changes affecting floating structures Monitoring of the application and enforcement of regulations for their effectiveness in achieving the City’s goals Recommendations on customer service, permitting, process, and compliance improvements Advise the City of Portland on other matters covered under Title 28 Total number of advisory seats: Six Number of seats available : Two To Qualify To be eligible for the advisory committee, members must live, play, worship, go to school, work or do business in the City of Portland . What We Look For: The City of Portland is actively seeking individuals who have experience with or can share the perspectives of: Floating home resident Marina operator Floating structures contractor Floating structures design professional Yacht club member On-the-water business owner We are always recruiting for potential members to fill either one of the professional or community-based categories listed. Please indicate in your application materials the seat/category for which you would like to be considered. BDS is at a point of significant transformation as the bureau expands the ways it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice and feedback on the new ways BDS and its partner bureaus provide information to the public about existing regulations and provide development review, permitting, and enforcement services to the community. We want people with experience in the areas above, especially people of color, to share their perspectives on this committee. In the past, systems were built by and for white people with access to power and resources. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to help development review, permitting and enforcement better serve communities of color, and you have experience in one of the above stakeholder groups, then we want to see your application: We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. If you want to serve your community and to help government make better choices, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed. You believe government is better when community is involved You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You have a perspective on physically navigating the community with a disability. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions Time Commitment The RCAC meets two times per year during lunchtime meetings at the 1900 Building located at 1900 SW 4 th Avenue or Jacobs Center located at 2020 SW 4 th Avenue or at a Yacht Club facility. Additional meetings are scheduled, as needed. Due to current public health restrictions, meetings are currently held online via Zoom. All meetings of the Committee are open to the public. Members serve a term of three years with the possibility of renewing for a second three-year term. The anticipated time commitment per week/month is will rarely exceed 1hr per month. We provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations are performed by outside organizations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time. Meeting materials for review may be sent with minimal time to review, possibly as few as forty-eight hours (or two days) in advance . We Remove Barriers Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. Volunteer Ethics People who join this committee will become what we call “Public Officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “Conflict of Interest.” If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due by 11:59pm on Thursday, April 25, 2024. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the advisory body staff liaison at david.tebeau@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-4072. Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Information The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Completing the demographic information on the application is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov General Questions For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . We Encourage You to Apply! We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about the bureau: https://www.portland.gov/bds/river-committee . Do you have questions or need more information? Email david.tebeau@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-4072. Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 05, 2024
The Position The River Community Advisory Committee (RCAC) is a citizen advisory body comprised of six members who represent the interests of those who live in or work on floating structures. Members are appointed by the Commissioner-in-charge of the Bureau of Development Services and confirmed by the City Council for three-year terms. The Committee assists the Bureau of Development Services with the development of procedures and administrative guidelines for implementing Title 28 of Portland City Code which governs floating structures. In particular, the Committee provides the Bureau of Development Services with the following guidance: Leadership and expertise on issues affecting floating structures Feedback on the impact of potential regulations and administrative rules on floating structures, taking into consideration the full range of City goals and objectives Recommendations for regulatory, code, and administrative rule changes affecting floating structures Monitoring of the application and enforcement of regulations for their effectiveness in achieving the City’s goals Recommendations on customer service, permitting, process, and compliance improvements Advise the City of Portland on other matters covered under Title 28 Total number of advisory seats: Six Number of seats available : Two To Qualify To be eligible for the advisory committee, members must live, play, worship, go to school, work or do business in the City of Portland . What We Look For: The City of Portland is actively seeking individuals who have experience with or can share the perspectives of: Floating home resident Marina operator Floating structures contractor Floating structures design professional Yacht club member On-the-water business owner We are always recruiting for potential members to fill either one of the professional or community-based categories listed. Please indicate in your application materials the seat/category for which you would like to be considered. BDS is at a point of significant transformation as the bureau expands the ways it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice and feedback on the new ways BDS and its partner bureaus provide information to the public about existing regulations and provide development review, permitting, and enforcement services to the community. We want people with experience in the areas above, especially people of color, to share their perspectives on this committee. In the past, systems were built by and for white people with access to power and resources. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to help development review, permitting and enforcement better serve communities of color, and you have experience in one of the above stakeholder groups, then we want to see your application: We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. If you want to serve your community and to help government make better choices, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed. You believe government is better when community is involved You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You have a perspective on physically navigating the community with a disability. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions Time Commitment The RCAC meets two times per year during lunchtime meetings at the 1900 Building located at 1900 SW 4 th Avenue or Jacobs Center located at 2020 SW 4 th Avenue or at a Yacht Club facility. Additional meetings are scheduled, as needed. Due to current public health restrictions, meetings are currently held online via Zoom. All meetings of the Committee are open to the public. Members serve a term of three years with the possibility of renewing for a second three-year term. The anticipated time commitment per week/month is will rarely exceed 1hr per month. We provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations are performed by outside organizations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time. Meeting materials for review may be sent with minimal time to review, possibly as few as forty-eight hours (or two days) in advance . We Remove Barriers Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. Volunteer Ethics People who join this committee will become what we call “Public Officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “Conflict of Interest.” If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due by 11:59pm on Thursday, April 25, 2024. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the advisory body staff liaison at david.tebeau@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-4072. Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Information The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Completing the demographic information on the application is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov General Questions For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . We Encourage You to Apply! We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about the bureau: https://www.portland.gov/bds/river-committee . Do you have questions or need more information? Email david.tebeau@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-4072. Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Interested in balancing neighborhood livability with special events? Apply to serve on the Noise Review Board. The City of Portland seeks two interested persons, including a construction professional, to serve three-year terms on the Noise Review Board. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, June 2. Purposes and roles of the Noise Review Board The Noise Review Board is unique in the United States in offering residents and the business community opportunities to help set the City of Portland's policies related to the environmental issue of noise pollution. The Noise Review Board works to improve neighborhood livability by balancing sound-generating activities related to construction and special events and the desire for livable communities. The board reviews applications for noise variances for events and construction that may impact many people or take place over a significant period of time. It also addresses emerging noise problems in the community. As part of the board, you will also be responsible for working with the Noise Program to advise and make recommendations to the Portland City Council on sound-related code and policy decisions. Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested in serving as a volunteer board member and supporting our work. To Qualify To be eligible to serve on the Noise Review Board, members must live, play, worship, work, or do business in the City of Portland. The Noise Review Board comprises five members: three community member-at-large positions, a representative from the construction industry, and a professional in acoustics. Volunteers serve on the Noise Review Board for three-year terms and may serve a maximum of two terms. The City of Portland is recruiting for two positions: one for a community member-at-large and one for a construction industry representative. For the construction industry representative position, the selected member will contribute knowledge and experience in construction activities and infrastructure work, including, but not limited to, renovations, concrete pour, nighttime construction work, and more. For the community member-at-large: The selected member will bring community insights and a commitment to civic engagement. They will play a pivotal role in promoting transparency, fairness, and effective communication within the board and the broader community. Applications received from individuals who are not chosen through this recruitment will be retained for consideration for future openings. Desired attributes The Bureau of Development Services is at a point of significant transformation as it expands how it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services becoming available. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice, perspectives and feedback on the new ways the bureau and its partner bureaus provide information to the public about existing regulations and provide development review, permitting, and enforcement services to the community. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to help noise review and enforcement better serve communities of color, we want to see your application. You believe government is better when community is involved. You have an interest in effective, equitable noise review policies, processes, and outcomes. You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You believe in the value of public participation in government processes. You can work collaboratively and effectively with people representing diverse interests. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions. For the construction industry representative: You have experience and knowledge in construction related activities. Terms and time commitment The Noise Review Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Currently, all meetings are held online via Zoom. All meetings are open to the public. Members serve a term of three years with the possibility of renewing for a second three-year term. Members are expected to attend and participate in meetings consistently. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time and arrive ready to discuss meeting materials and agenda items. Meeting materials are typically sent one week in advance. The Noise Review Board may establish regular and ad hoc subcommittees to work in-depth on particular areas of interest. Subcommittees meet outside of the full Noise Review Board meeting. Participation in subcommittees is voluntary and optional for Noise Review Board members. We remove barriers If needed, we can provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week before the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Outside organizations perform verbal interpretations and written translations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We can try to translate the written materials as requested, but we may be unable to provide translations for all meeting documents. Please let us know if there are barriers to your participation. Parking passes will be available if you need those to participate fully in in-person meetings. Volunteer ethics Those who serve on this advisory body are considered to be public officials, which means that you must serve fairly and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are appointed. Part of following Oregon's government ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a "conflict of interest." If you tell us about potential conflicts of interest, that does not mean you cannot serve. In fact, many committees have members with potential conflicts of interest. We appreciate your inclusion of possible conflicts of interest on the form included with the application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024 . To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the committee's staff liaison, Juliette Olivella Lopez, at Juliette.OlivellaLopez@portlandoregon.gov or 503-865-6650. Juliette is available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Se habla Español. Voluntary and confidential demographic information The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. It uses the demographic information provided to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of the community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment or the selection process. State and federal law prohibit the use of this information to discriminate against you. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . For more information For more information about the Noise Review Board, please visit its website . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 6/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 07, 2024
The Position Interested in balancing neighborhood livability with special events? Apply to serve on the Noise Review Board. The City of Portland seeks two interested persons, including a construction professional, to serve three-year terms on the Noise Review Board. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, June 2. Purposes and roles of the Noise Review Board The Noise Review Board is unique in the United States in offering residents and the business community opportunities to help set the City of Portland's policies related to the environmental issue of noise pollution. The Noise Review Board works to improve neighborhood livability by balancing sound-generating activities related to construction and special events and the desire for livable communities. The board reviews applications for noise variances for events and construction that may impact many people or take place over a significant period of time. It also addresses emerging noise problems in the community. As part of the board, you will also be responsible for working with the Noise Program to advise and make recommendations to the Portland City Council on sound-related code and policy decisions. Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested in serving as a volunteer board member and supporting our work. To Qualify To be eligible to serve on the Noise Review Board, members must live, play, worship, work, or do business in the City of Portland. The Noise Review Board comprises five members: three community member-at-large positions, a representative from the construction industry, and a professional in acoustics. Volunteers serve on the Noise Review Board for three-year terms and may serve a maximum of two terms. The City of Portland is recruiting for two positions: one for a community member-at-large and one for a construction industry representative. For the construction industry representative position, the selected member will contribute knowledge and experience in construction activities and infrastructure work, including, but not limited to, renovations, concrete pour, nighttime construction work, and more. For the community member-at-large: The selected member will bring community insights and a commitment to civic engagement. They will play a pivotal role in promoting transparency, fairness, and effective communication within the board and the broader community. Applications received from individuals who are not chosen through this recruitment will be retained for consideration for future openings. Desired attributes The Bureau of Development Services is at a point of significant transformation as it expands how it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services becoming available. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice, perspectives and feedback on the new ways the bureau and its partner bureaus provide information to the public about existing regulations and provide development review, permitting, and enforcement services to the community. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to help noise review and enforcement better serve communities of color, we want to see your application. You believe government is better when community is involved. You have an interest in effective, equitable noise review policies, processes, and outcomes. You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You believe in the value of public participation in government processes. You can work collaboratively and effectively with people representing diverse interests. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions. For the construction industry representative: You have experience and knowledge in construction related activities. Terms and time commitment The Noise Review Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Currently, all meetings are held online via Zoom. All meetings are open to the public. Members serve a term of three years with the possibility of renewing for a second three-year term. Members are expected to attend and participate in meetings consistently. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time and arrive ready to discuss meeting materials and agenda items. Meeting materials are typically sent one week in advance. The Noise Review Board may establish regular and ad hoc subcommittees to work in-depth on particular areas of interest. Subcommittees meet outside of the full Noise Review Board meeting. Participation in subcommittees is voluntary and optional for Noise Review Board members. We remove barriers If needed, we can provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week before the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Outside organizations perform verbal interpretations and written translations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We can try to translate the written materials as requested, but we may be unable to provide translations for all meeting documents. Please let us know if there are barriers to your participation. Parking passes will be available if you need those to participate fully in in-person meetings. Volunteer ethics Those who serve on this advisory body are considered to be public officials, which means that you must serve fairly and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are appointed. Part of following Oregon's government ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a "conflict of interest." If you tell us about potential conflicts of interest, that does not mean you cannot serve. In fact, many committees have members with potential conflicts of interest. We appreciate your inclusion of possible conflicts of interest on the form included with the application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024 . To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the committee's staff liaison, Juliette Olivella Lopez, at Juliette.OlivellaLopez@portlandoregon.gov or 503-865-6650. Juliette is available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Se habla Español. Voluntary and confidential demographic information The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. It uses the demographic information provided to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of the community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment or the selection process. State and federal law prohibit the use of this information to discriminate against you. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . For more information For more information about the Noise Review Board, please visit its website . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 6/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position City of Portland seeks experienced plumbers passionate about safety to serve on appeals board The City of Portland seeks three people to each serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, May 19. Are you an experienced plumber or plumbing designer interested in ensuring the plumbing in Portland’s buildings is safe? Are you passionate about learning more about construction proposals and advising on creative approaches to meet plumbing code requirements? If so, the City of Portland could benefit from your talents and passion. Purpose of the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal The Plumbing Code Board of Appeals is a three-person advisory body that reviews appeals from plumbing contractors who disagree with decisions made by City building officials to ensure a construction plan’s conformance with the City’s Plumbing Code. The board meets with appellants and City building officials to discuss ideas and concerns with proposed plumbing plans. The board issues rulings on whether to uphold the decisions of City building officials or allow an initial proposal to proceed as-is or with minor changes. To Qualify To be eligible for the advisory committee, members must live, play, worship, go to school, work or do business in the City of Portland. There are three member positions and one alternate on the board. Board membership consists of one licensed plumbing contractor whose experience and training qualify them to decide matters concerning the safety of installations and devices regulated by the City of Portland’s Plumbing Regulations (Title 25) , one member who is a person engaged in the design of plumbing installations and devices regulated by City Plumbing Regulations, and one person who is a member of the public-at-large. Alternates may be called on to serve in absence of a regular member. The City of Portland is currently recruiting for two regular positions and one alternate position. Desired attributes The Bureau of Development Services is at a point of significant transformation as it expands the ways it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services becoming available. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice, perspectives and feedback on new ways the bureau and its partner bureaus serve the community through the application of building codes. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to assist the review and application of buildings codes in better serving communities of color, and you have experience and training in construction and development that can inform this board’s work, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed. You believe government is better when the community is involved. You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You have a perspective on physically navigating the community with a disability. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions. You are a competent plumbing professional who has practiced their profession for at least three years. Terms and time commitment The Plumbing Code Board of Appeal meets on an as-needed basis as appeals are received. Individual meetings typically last no longer than two hours. Meetings are traditionally held in City offices at 1900 SW 4th Avenue. Currently, meetings are held online via Zoom. All meetings of the board are open to the public. Members serve a term of three years with the possibility of renewing for a second three-year term. Members are expected to attend and participate in meetings consistently. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time and arrive ready to discuss meeting materials and agenda items. Meeting materials for review are typically sent one week in advance. We remove barriers If needed, we can provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations are performed by outside organizations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents. Please let us know if there are any other barriers to your participation. Parking passes will be available if you need those to fully participate. Public Official Conflict of Interest Notice Those selected to serve on this body will be legally considered public officials for the duration of their service. As such, they will be required to publicly disclose potential conflicts of interest. Having potential conflicts of interest does not preclude you from serving on this body and may not impact your ability to participate fully on this body. Stakeholders often have potential conflicts of interest due to their interest in construction and development matters. The Conflict of Interest Disclosure is included in the application. Please describe all potential or actual conflicts of interest on your application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Please apply for appointment to the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal here. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive help completing the application, please contact the board’s staff liaison, Matt Rozzell, at matthew.rozzell@portlandoregon.gov or 971-438-9005. Voluntary and confidential demographic information The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and uses provided demographic information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. For more information For more information about the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal, please visit its website . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 07, 2024
The Position City of Portland seeks experienced plumbers passionate about safety to serve on appeals board The City of Portland seeks three people to each serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, May 19. Are you an experienced plumber or plumbing designer interested in ensuring the plumbing in Portland’s buildings is safe? Are you passionate about learning more about construction proposals and advising on creative approaches to meet plumbing code requirements? If so, the City of Portland could benefit from your talents and passion. Purpose of the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal The Plumbing Code Board of Appeals is a three-person advisory body that reviews appeals from plumbing contractors who disagree with decisions made by City building officials to ensure a construction plan’s conformance with the City’s Plumbing Code. The board meets with appellants and City building officials to discuss ideas and concerns with proposed plumbing plans. The board issues rulings on whether to uphold the decisions of City building officials or allow an initial proposal to proceed as-is or with minor changes. To Qualify To be eligible for the advisory committee, members must live, play, worship, go to school, work or do business in the City of Portland. There are three member positions and one alternate on the board. Board membership consists of one licensed plumbing contractor whose experience and training qualify them to decide matters concerning the safety of installations and devices regulated by the City of Portland’s Plumbing Regulations (Title 25) , one member who is a person engaged in the design of plumbing installations and devices regulated by City Plumbing Regulations, and one person who is a member of the public-at-large. Alternates may be called on to serve in absence of a regular member. The City of Portland is currently recruiting for two regular positions and one alternate position. Desired attributes The Bureau of Development Services is at a point of significant transformation as it expands the ways it interacts with and provides services to the public, with a shift to more online and remote services becoming available. It is critically important to have people of color at the table, providing their advice, perspectives and feedback on new ways the bureau and its partner bureaus serve the community through the application of building codes. We need systems, processes and services that work for people of color. If you want to assist the review and application of buildings codes in better serving communities of color, and you have experience and training in construction and development that can inform this board’s work, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed. You believe government is better when the community is involved. You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most. You have a perspective on physically navigating the community with a disability. You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions. You are a competent plumbing professional who has practiced their profession for at least three years. Terms and time commitment The Plumbing Code Board of Appeal meets on an as-needed basis as appeals are received. Individual meetings typically last no longer than two hours. Meetings are traditionally held in City offices at 1900 SW 4th Avenue. Currently, meetings are held online via Zoom. All meetings of the board are open to the public. Members serve a term of three years with the possibility of renewing for a second three-year term. Members are expected to attend and participate in meetings consistently. Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time and arrive ready to discuss meeting materials and agenda items. Meeting materials for review are typically sent one week in advance. We remove barriers If needed, we can provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements. You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations are performed by outside organizations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document. We try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents. Please let us know if there are any other barriers to your participation. Parking passes will be available if you need those to fully participate. Public Official Conflict of Interest Notice Those selected to serve on this body will be legally considered public officials for the duration of their service. As such, they will be required to publicly disclose potential conflicts of interest. Having potential conflicts of interest does not preclude you from serving on this body and may not impact your ability to participate fully on this body. Stakeholders often have potential conflicts of interest due to their interest in construction and development matters. The Conflict of Interest Disclosure is included in the application. Please describe all potential or actual conflicts of interest on your application. The Recruitment Process Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Please apply for appointment to the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal here. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive help completing the application, please contact the board’s staff liaison, Matt Rozzell, at matthew.rozzell@portlandoregon.gov or 971-438-9005. Voluntary and confidential demographic information The City of Portland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and uses provided demographic information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. For more information For more information about the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal, please visit its website . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific