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Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Private For-Hire Transportation Advisory Committee

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Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Private For-Hire Transportation Advisory Committee

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Remote - Part-time, OR

Job Type

Volunteer

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

V2025-00505

Bureau

Office of Community & Civic Life

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

6/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

+ Description

+ Benefits

The Position

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01968cb16f4a72a7982cd3aad4bb3c12

The Private For-Hire Transportation (PFHT) Advisory Committee was established in 2018 to advise the Portland Bureau of Transportation on matters related to livery service regulations. It consists of a citizen advisory body, including members of the regulated industries, representing those with interests in PFHT in Portland by:

+ Providing expertise and feedback to the public, City Administrator, and City Council on Portland's PFHT market, PFHT regulations, and policies, taking into consideration the full range of City goals and objectives.

+ Providing recommendations for regulatory, code, and administrative rule changes affecting the PFHT operators and PFHT services, including service to people with disabilities.

+ Monitoring the application and enforcement of regulations for their effectiveness in achieving the City's goals.

+ Recommending customer service, permitting, process, and compliance improvements to the City Administrator and/or City Council.

+ Providing input to ensure the budget of the City's PFHT program is adequate to meet service goals and compliance with all requirements pursuant to Chapter 16.40.

Total number of seats: 15

Number of seats available: 10

Available seats include:

+ Taxi company and driver representatives

+ TNC drive representative

+ Tour Bus company representative

+ LPT company and driver representatives

+ Shuttle company and driver representatives

+ Pedicab company representative

+ NEMT company representative

+ Member of public at large

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. Company and driver representatives must be currently permitted to provide for hire services in Portland.

What We Look For

We want people from every part of Portland to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. If you want to serve your community and help the City 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 below)

+ 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 in the past. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most.

+ 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 (currently meetings are held virtually with an in-person option)

Time Commitment

Monthly meetings will take place on weekdays during the afternoon. You may attend virtually or in person. Members are involved for a duration of Two to Three-year terms, no more than 8 consecutive years. The anticipated time commitment per month is 3 to 4 hours. Additional hours may apply if you become a member of a subcommittee.

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

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01968cb16f4a72a7982cd3aad4bb3c12

Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, June 8, 2025

To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the advisory body staff liaison at [email protected] or 503-823-7483.

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 [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

We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about the bureau. www.transportationpermit.com

Do you have questions or need more information? Email [email protected] or 503-823-7483.

City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available.

Employer

City of Portland

Address

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

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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