Volunteer Position: Central Eastside Industrial Council Transportation/Parking Advisory Committee - CITY OF PORTLAND, OR : Job Details

The Position

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About PBOT

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information, visit us online at

About TPAC

The mission of the TPAC is to support and promote the economic vitality, employment, and safety of the CEID through cooperative, business-supported programs that promote efficient, balanced transportation and parking systems and land use patterns.

The committee's primary goal is to leverage the transportation and parking systems to assist, foster, and expand employment and business growth in the CEID. Key elements of this activity will include improved parking management; freight mobility and delivery of goods and services; utilization of public transit; an integrated and cooperative approach to ridesharing; bicycle and pedestrian measures, resolving conflicts to maximize throughput of right of way, utilizing appropriate transportation demand management (TDM) and other sustainable measures to improve air quality and livability for residents, employers and employees in the area served by the TPAC.

The TPAC may advise on local government measures and policies in the public interest, but may not support or oppose any candidate or political party.

To learn more about TPAC, please visit

Time Commitment

* Monthly meetings will occur via Google Meet until a new location for this meeting is found. These meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except July and December, from 1-2:30 PM.

* Members are involved for two-year renewable terms and no more than 8 consecutive years.

* Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time. Meeting materials for review will be sent at least one week before the meeting to be reviewed and prepared for the meeting.

* We can provide interpreters who translate the conversation into your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least one week before the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements.

Total number of advisory seats: 15

Number of seats available: 5

* 3 at large seats

* 1 property/building owner seat

* 1 neighborhood association including Buckman, HAND, & or Kerns

To Qualify

Members must live, play, worship, go to school, work, or do business in the City of Portland to be eligible for the advisory committee.

What We Look For

* We want people from every part of Portland, especially those not involved, to share their voices on this committee. We want to see your application if you want to serve your community and help the government make better choices. The attributes listed below will guide our selection process. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed.

* You have an interest in transportation.

* 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 that have been left out in the past. You can discuss racial and ethnic communities that 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Availability to regularly attend meetings.

* Ability to prepare for meetings on your own time.

* Commitment to or experience working with diverse people in age, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, religion, etc.

* Ability to or experience contribute to productive group processes and collective work in a collaborative, multicultural, and/or multilingual setting.

* Commitment to or experience with listening and considering other perspectives that may differ from your own.

* Knowledge or experience supporting and/or advancing equitable outcomes.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Lives adjacent to, is a resident of, or commutes through the Central Eastside Industrial District.

* Has familiarity with transportation issues in the Central Eastside Industrial District.

* Demonstrates an understanding of perspectives of groups historically underserved by the transportation system.

* Must meet the current TPAC bylaw roster requirements for the 5 available committee seats:

* 3 at Large

* 1 Property and/or building owners and managers within the CEID

* 1 Neighborhood Association from either Buckman, HAND, or Kerns

Volunteer Ethics

People who join this committee will become Public Officials, which means that while you serve, you must behave fairly 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 Sunday, December 1, 2024

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To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the Advisory Bodies Program at [email protected]

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 the 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 [email protected]

General Questions

For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email [email protected].

We Encourage You to Apply

Do you have questions or need more information? EmailLesslie Lopez,[email protected], (503) ###-#### Ext:706

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.

Terms

As the City of Portland shifts to a new government structure, advisory bodies may undergo updates and changes. If applying for a vacant position on this advisory group, please note that the term may be shorter than what is listed elsewhere in this recruitment post.