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Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position--Renewable Fuel Standard Technical Advisory Committee

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Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position--Renewable Fuel Standard Technical Advisory Committee

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Remote - Part-time, OR

Job Type

Volunteer

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

V2023-00713d

Bureau

Office of Community & Civic Life

Opening Date

11/13/2025

Closing Date

12/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019a7edbb89a75d8837540c916d1b4c9

The Renewable Fuel Standard Technical Advisory Committee’s (RFS TAC) objective is to advise the Bureau Director on implementation of Portland City Code 16.60 (https://www.portland.gov/council/documents/ordinance/passed/191100) . The RFS TAC will advise the Bureau Director of any technical or economic issues associated with renewable fuel supply when it comes to meeting minimum fuel content requirements and carbon intensity standards as shown in the table below:

Table 1 – Minimum Biofuel Content Requirements for Retail Diesel Sales

Fuel Type by Volume

Current

July 1, 2026

July 1, 2030

Diesel

85%

50%

1%

Renewable Fuel with CI value* 40 or <

15%

50%

99%

*CI value = lifecycle carbon intensity of 40 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule (gCO 2 e/MJ).

At this time, the RFS TAC committee consists of six renewable fuel producers and suppliers (both wholesale and retail) and an economist. One seat is open during this application round. Preference will be given to a distributor or retailer of diesel fuel with an in-depth understanding of the Portland market. The RFS TAC was established in July, 2023 and meets quarterly, or as needed, through 2030. The next meeting takes place on January 8, from 9:30 – 11:00 AM via Zoom. This is a temporary body dissolving by December 31, 2030. To learn more visit Renewable Fuel Standard Technical Advisory Committee (RFS TAC) | Portland.gov (https://www.portland.gov/bps/climate-action/renewable-fuel-standard/rfs-tac)

Over the next year the RFS TAC will meet to monitor and discuss renewable fuel market conditions in advance of the required changes which take effect in July, 2026 at the retail level.

In addition, the RFS TAC will issue a report to the BPS Director regarding renewable fuel market conditions, including an assessment of supply availability and costs by October 15, 2029.

To Qualify

To be eligible for th e advisory committee, members must work , do business or want to do business i n the City of Portland .

What W e L ook F or

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 y ou 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 available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions.

+ Deep understanding of diesel fuel market including renewable fuel alternatives, their supply, demand, production and prices.

Time Commitment

+ Quarterly meetings typically take place online with one in person meeting located in Portland, Oregon taking place in spring each year.

+ Members are asked to serve for one four-year term at which point the RFS TAC is scheduled to be dissolved.

+ The anticipated time commitment per quarter is 2-6 hours.

+ Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time . M eeting 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 B arriers

Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. P ublic transportation or parking passes will be available if you need those to fully participate .

Volunteer Ethics

People who join this committee will be come what we call “ Public O fficials , ” 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 E thics laws means you must tell the group when y ou or a relative may financially benefit ( or avoid fees ) by your recommendations . This is called a “ C onfl ict of I nterest.” If you tell us about potential C onflicts of I nterest that does not mean you cannot serve , in fact , m any committees have potential members with Conflicts of I nterest . We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the f orm included in the application.

The Recruitment Process

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019a7edbb89a75d8837540c916d1b4c9

Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, December 7, 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].

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. To learn more visit https://www.portland.gov/bps/climate-action/renewable-fuel-standard

Do you have questions or need more information? Email [email protected].

Additional Information

Meeting Location

Online meetings are schedule well in advance with the yearly schedule typically determined in January of each year. One in person meeting typically takes place at the BPS office in Portland, Oregon in the spring of each year.

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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