Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Electrical Code Board of Appeal

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Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Electrical Code Board of Appeal

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Remote - Part-time, OR

Job Type

Volunteer

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

V2024-00507

Bureau

Office of Community & Civic Life

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

5/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

The Position

The Electrical Code Board of Appeal consists of three members and one alternate appointed by the Mayor. Each member and alternate member must be qualified by experience and training to make decisions pertaining to the Electrical Code.

• One member and one alternate member shall be Oregon licensed signing supervisor journeymen electricians whose experience and training provide expertise on matters contained in the Electrical Code and this Title.

• One member shall be Oregon registered electrical engineers with substantial experience in electrical design and construction subject to the requirements of the Electrical Code and this Title.

• One member shall be electrical contractors experienced in electrical design and construction subject to requirements of the Electrical Code and this Title.

  Board of Appeal members and alternate members serve three-year terms. The members shall be qualified to decide matters concerning the safety of installations and devices regulated by PCC Title 26 (https://www.portland.gov/code/26/03/070) .

The Electrical Code Board of Appeal hears appeals of electrical code issues which are appealed beyond the Administrative Appeals Board (https://www.portland.gov/bds/file-appeal/appeal-process) . The Board of Appeals may affirm, annul, or modify the action of Bureau of Development Services on the condition that it is substantially equivalent of that prescribed in the Electrical Code in safety. The Electrical Code Board of Appeal may not waive the requirements of the Electrical Code.

Committee activities include:

• Affirm, annul, or modify the decision of the weekly Administrative Board of Appeals

• Committee activities include: Advise BUREAU DIRECTOR/COUNCIL/PROGRAM STAFF

  Total number of advisory seats: three members and one alternate

  Number of seats available: three member positions and one alternate position

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

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 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 have a perspective on navigating the community as a person with a disability.

• You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions.

  Time Commitment

• The Board meets on an as-needed basis, generally not more than once a month, at 1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, Oregon.

• Members will serve terms of three years and no more than two consecutive terms; however board members may serve a third term if their board hasn’t convened in the board member’s first two terms.

  We Remove Barriers

Public transportation or parking passes will be available if you need those to fully participate.

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 May 16, 2024 .

Applications will be reviewed beginning in late May.

To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the advisory body staff liaison, Matt Rozzell, at matthew.rozzell@portlandoregon.gov, 971-438-9005.

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: Electrical Code Board of Appeal (https://www.portland.gov/bds/electrical-code)

Do you have questions or need more information? Email Matt Rozzell, at matthew.rozzell@portlandoregon.gov , 971-438-9005

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.

01

Do you understand that this is a volunteer (non-paid, non-employment) position?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you able to prepare for meetings on your own time? And can you commit to regularly attend and participate in meetings and for the duration of the service term?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Currently, do you live, work, play, go to school, and/or worship in the City of Portland? Please mark all that apply so we can know the variety of ways you are involved in Portland.

• Live in Portland (reside and sleep)

• Work in Portland (or do business, includes non-profit/volunteerism, and family caretaking)

• Play in Portland (recreation, visiting establishments in Portland)

• Worship in Portland (engage in spiritual activities of all types such as churches, or religious organization affiliations and practices)

• Go to school in Portland (including study, take classes, research, broadly interpreted)

  04

  Are you or is a relative of yours associated with a business, as defined by ORS 244.020(3)(4), that is related to the subject matter to be considered by this advisory body? If yes, please explain. If no, enter "N/A," which stands for "not applicable."

  05

  Do you or a relative have connections to businesses that could result in a financial benefit of more than $500 annually as noted in ORS 244.020(3)(4)? If yes, please explain. If no, enter "N/A."

  06

  Even if you or a relative's connection to a business does not rise to the financial thresholds contained in ORS 244.020(3)(4), the City would like to know of any relationship to a business that could benefit financially from the outcome of the matter to be considered by this advisory body. Please list those connections here. If no, enter "N/A."

  07

  Do you or do any relative of yours have a professional affiliation with the City of Portland, either as a staff member or through a contract? Please list their name, their position, the bureau/department they are affiliated with, the contract, and your relationship to that individual. If no, enter "N/A."

  08

  By signing and/or typing my name below, I affirm I can commit to participate fully in the work of the advisory body I'm applying for. All information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that any misstatement of fact or misrepresentation of credentials may result in this application being disqualified from further consideration. I affirm that all information contained in this form is true to the best of my knowledge. If at any time following the submission of this form I become aware of any actual or potential conflicts of interest or if the information provided becomes inaccurate or incomplete, promptly notify the staff contact for the City advisory body. Misstatement of fact or misrepresentation of information may result in your application being disqualified, or future dismissal from the advisory body.

  09

  Which seat are you applying for?

• Oregon licensed signing supervisor journeyman electrician

• Oregon registered electrical engineer

• Electrical contractor experienced in electrical design and construction

  10

  What is your commitment and experience working with a diversity of people, in terms of age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, religious preference, etc.? How have or how would you contribute to productive group processes and collective work in a collaborative, multicultural, and/or multilingual setting?

  11

  Do you have any affiliations with groups that you would like to tell us about, such as other committees, non-profits, churches, political action committees, or community-based organizations you are part of? Please list the name and your role with them, and dates you were active.

  12

  Describe your relevant skills, knowledge, and lived experience as well as any volunteer, work, and/or educational experience that would serve the advisory body's ability to meet its mission.

  13

  What excites you about the possibility of serving on this advisory body?

  14

  If selected and appointed to serve, what would you hope to accomplish during your service?

  15

  We Remove Barriers. Please let us know if there are barriers to your participation that we can help eliminate. Examples include bus/parking passes and food at meetings when in-person gatherings return, childcare, or stipends. While we may not have these options on all advisory bodies, the Advisory Bodies Program is interested in planning and budgeting in the future based on needs expressed here.

  16

  Please complete the demographic survey at the link provided: https://forms.gle/hQD5fsDgKrezAekT7. Copy and paste it into another window. Please do not answer the text box below.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

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