The Oregon State Landscape Architect Board (Board) is looking for a new public member. The Board has 7 positions, 3 public members and 4 Registered Landscape Architects. The term of office for a Board member is 4 years. Reappointment to a 2nd term is possible but not required. OSLAB meets quarterly and holds its meetings virtually. Meetings typically run from 9 AM to 2 PM with a break for lunch.
OSLAB is charged with regulating the landscape architecture profession, which involves licensing of Landscape Architects and business providing landscape architectural services in Oregon as well as other oversight of the profession. Landscape architecture is a design profession, similar to engineering and architecture. Landscape architects design a variety of outdoor places using their expertise in science, art, and construction materials and methods to ensure human and ecological needs are considered and supported in final designs and construction. They work on public, commercial, and residential projects.
OSLAB looks for the following attributes in public member candidates:
- a strong interest in public service;
- ability to work as part of a team;.
- commitment to customer service;
- interest in matters related to community and environmental well-being
- openness to people of varying abilities, backgrounds, and experiences;
- a willingness to learn about the landscape architecture profession, although specific experience with the profession is not required;
- ability to prepare for and attend meetings; and
- willingness to assist, on a limited basis, with Board-related business that must be carried out between quarterly meetings.
Knowledge in areas such as accounting, project management, strategic planning, communications, or business operations can be helpful to service as a public member but is not required. The Board strongly encourages individuals from under-represented populations or geographic regions to consider this opportunity. All interested persons are welcome to apply.
To learn more about this opportunity, contact the Board Administrator by phone at (503)-566-2837 or email at oslab.info@bgelab.oregon.gov. Note that final appointment is made by the Governor.