OSBAE has an opening for a public member

INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A BOARD?

OSBAE has a spot that may be perfect for you! The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE) has an opening for a public member, i.e., someone who is not an architect. Public members are a vital part of OSBAE and represent the consumer’s point of view.

The Board’s mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the registration and regulation of the practice of architecture in Oregon. As a licensing board they verify that registered architects possess the required qualifications and level of competence to practice independently in Oregon, and those architects maintain a minimum standard of conduct and competence.

OSBAE members are appointed by Oregon’s Governor to serve four-year terms. They meet in Salem every other month with virtual attendance as an option. Meeting per diems and travel expenses are provided. Board members are also invited to attend national conferences sponsored by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

Board service is a rewarding way to share your talents and learn new skills! To apply simply visit the Governor’s website at Governor of Oregon: Boards & Commissions: State of Oregon.

For more information about OSBAE please contact Lisa Howard or visit www.osbae.com.

Call for NEXUS Mentorship Application - Year 2

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Are you curious about topics such as work/life balance, salary negotiations, avoiding being pigeonholed and dealing with difficult clients, peers, bosses? Join us for NEXUS Year 2, pairing AIA Fellows with Emerging Professionals for a 6 month cross-generational connection.

We as an Institute are fortunate to have successful mentorship program models in a number of major populated areas (AIA Chicago’s Bridge Program and AIA New York’s Torch Program are examples). These programs have empowered many seasoned and emerging professionals by fostering symbiotic relationships between generations.

In an effort to expand beyond existing mentorship programs and reach members that are not currently connected, NEXUS strives to create an opportunity for emerging professionals in communities across the nation to connect with experienced practitioners on a fully virtual platform. Each one-on-one connection is an invaluable opportunity for both Mentees and Mentors to become more effective practitioners and better human beings navigating a complex world.

This “Call for Mentee/Mentor Applicants” is being sent to all Continental US AIA/AIAS chapters with the hope that it will quickly be forwarded via local databases to interested emerging professionals - “Mentees” (0-5 years experience) as well as Fellows/seasoned practitioners - “Mentors” (15+ years experience).

The program aims to have a class of 25-30 pairs in three - four cohorts meeting on Fridays at 1pm (est), beginning May 27, 2022 and continuing every last Friday of the Month through December. (We also plan to gather in Chicago at this year’s Conference for those of you who are attending.) Confirm your interest by emailing us to begin the registration process.

Mentors: As you consider participating, you will be encouraged to ask a lot of questions and to listen carefully to help the emerging professional benefit from your knowledge and experience.

Mentees: As you consider participating, you will be encouraged to be confident, assertive, and ready to ask a lot of questions.

The pairing process begins with “speed dating”. All participants are encouraged to be ready with their elevator pitch, which includes asking questions, uncovering aspirations, finding cultural alignments and what you hope to get out of the program.

A positive mentoring relationship can have a profound impact on one’s career. So Mentees, what’s the hesitation- sign up today! And Mentors, can you think of anything better than giving back to the profession? Join us for NEXUS 2022.

Sincerely,
The NEXUS Team

New Emergency Preparedness Councils Looking for Members

Two new councils (HB 2927 & HB 4068) that have a relationship to emergency preparedness, emergency management, homeland security and resiliency efforts, are looking for members.

Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (EPAC).

This council is established within the Office of the Governor. The mission of the council is to facilitate policy recommendations for catastrophic disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery planning, procedures and protocols with special emphasis on outreach to representatives of designated state and federal emergency support functions. The council may research international and national best practices and make formal recommendations to the Governor or the State Resilience Officer, with special emphasis given to connecting statewide policy recommendations.

 The council shall advise and make policy recommendations to the Oregon Homeland Security Council regarding federal emergency support functions.

 The council consist of 16-members, of those, nine of the members will be appointed by Directors from the following agencies:

• Oregon Military Department

• Oregon Department of Emergency Management

• State Fire Marshall

• State Police

• Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

• Oregon Health Authority

• Oregon Department of Transportation

• Department of Justice

• Oregon Department of Forestry

 The remaining positions are appointed by the Governor:

• Association of Oregon Counties

• League of Oregon Cities

• EM Preparedness Regional Organizations

• EM Preparedness Local Organizations

• Private Sector

• Nonprofit Community – EM Support Functions Responsibility

• Indian Tribes in Oregon

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Local Government Emergency Management Advisory Council (LGEMAC).

 This council is established within the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. The mission of the council is to provide advice and recommendations to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management regarding its emergency preparedness and response functions.

 The council consist of 11 members, all members will be appointed by the Governor:

• Association of Oregon Counties

• League of Oregon Cities

• EM Medical Service Providers

• Fire Departments

• Statewide Association of EM, Responders, Gov agencies & Elected Officials

• County Sheriffs

• 9-1-1 EM Dispatchers

• Volunteer EM Medical Service Providers

• 3-Public Members Experience EM/Prep/Mgmt.

 The policy advisor for these councils is Mr. Mike Harryman, the State Resilience Officer. Administrative support will be provided by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

How to apply:

To submit an application, please visit the main State of Oregon- Boards and Commissions Website and follow the instructions to apply. You will note that there are two different links- please use the correct link to apply (you will either need to create a Workday account or log in using your OR number). If you have any questions, please contact Executive.Appointments@oregon.gov. 

Please note that only completed applications will be processed and considered for appointment. A complete application includes the following:

• Uploaded Resume (PDF only)

• Uploaded Short Personal Bio (PDF only)

• Responses to the three General Application Questions

• Responses to Background Questions

• Responses to the subsequent Gender Identity, Personal Information, and Public Records Disclosure tasks that come up directly after you submit your application