The Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS) is seeking a public member, a professional land surveyor (PLS) and a professional engineer (PE) or registered professional photogrammetrist (RPP).  The PLS position will not be available until June 2013.  As per Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 672.240, each PE, PLS, or RPP Board member must be a resident of Oregon for at least three years immediately preceding appointment and have been practicing as a registered professional for at least five years since the date of the individual’s initial registration.  There are no registration or experience requirements for public members.  One of these positions must be filled by a resident of Congressional District 3.

The Board operates as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472 and is authorized to examine, register, and regulate professionals and investigate claims against unlicensed persons who engage in the practice of engineering, land surveying, photogrammetric mapping, and water right examination.  The primary responsibility of every Board member is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. 

Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each odd-numbered month and Committee meetings are held the second Thursday and Friday of each even-numbered month.  Board members are eligible for per diem and reimbursements for actual expenses involved in carrying out Board business.  Board members also have the opportunity to participate in the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) conferences, meetings, committees, and task forces.

For more information on the application process or the role of state Board members, visit www.oregon.gov/Gov/Pages/boards.aspx and follow the instructions provided.