Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position--Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group (FITCOG)

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　　Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position--Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group (FITCOG)

　　Salary

　　$0.00 Annually

　　Location

　　1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

　　Job Type

　　Volunteer

　　Remote Employment

　　Flexible/Hybrid

　　Job Number

　　V2022-00918b

　　Bureau

　　Office of Community & Civic Life

　　Opening Date

　　01/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　The Position

　　The FITCOG was created in 2021 in response to the ongoing gun violence crisis in the City of Portland.

　　The FITCOG mission is to work closely with the commissioner-in-charge of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), leadership of the PPB, Focused Intervention Team (FIT) members, and command to understand, inform, and provide oversight and recommendations to the city’s efforts to reduce gun violence.

　　The FITCOG will receive support from the Community Safety Division, and access to the commissioner-in-charge of the PPB, and Chief of Police.

　　Committee activities include:

　　Provide real time oversight of the work of the FIT through regular meetings with FIT members and command staff.

　　Assist with development of recommendations and provide feedback on the city’s efforts to reduce gun violence.

　　Review data and research on gun violence trends, PPB and FIT strategies, city programs and priorities in supporting this work, and best practices for prevention, intervention, and response.

　　Total number of advisory seats: 15

　　Number of seats available: 6

　　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.

　　What We Look For

　　We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. 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 you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed.

　　Community members with lived experience in gun violence and/or impacted by gun violence

　　Community members with expertise in working with at-risk community members in mentorship, life skills, restorative justice, education, outreach and other intervention skills

　　Community members with knowledge and expertise in intra-community violence

　　Community members with gun violence victim advocacy experience

　　Community members within communities exposed to or impacted by gun violence

　　Time Commitment

　　Weekly meetings will take place on Thursdays, via Zoom conferencing and in-person at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room 211, Portland, OR 97204.

　　Members are involved for a duration of 2-year terms, or no more than 4 consecutive years.

　　The anticipated time commitment per week is 2 hours

　　We provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting so we have enough time to make arrangements.

　　You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations are performed by outside organizations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document.

　　We try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents.

　　Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time. Meeting 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 Barriers

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

　　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

　　Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 18, 2024

　　To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please email [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: Portland.gov/fitcog

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

　　Additional Information

　　Work Location:

　　Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, 3) revert to full-time at a city work location. As the situation evolves, the exact work location of the position in this recruitment may change based upon leadership direction and approval.

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

　　01

　　Do you understand that this is a volunteer (non-paid, non-employment) position?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you able to prepare for meetings on your own time? And can you commit to regularly attend and participate in meetings and for the duration of the service term?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Currently, do you live, work, play, go to school, and/or worship in the City of Portland? Please mark all that apply so we can know the variety of ways you are involved in Portland.

　　Live in Portland (reside and sleep)

　　Work in Portland (or do business, includes non-profit/volunteerism, and family caretaking)

　　Play in Portland (recreation, visiting establishments in Portland)

　　Worship in Portland (engage in spiritual activities of all types such as churches, or religious organization affiliations and practices)

　　Go to school in Portland (including study, take classes, research, broadly interpreted)

　　04

　　Do you or a relative have any relationships with an individual, business, or agency that could benefit financially from the outcome of a matter potentially considered by this advisory body? Are you a City of Portland employee? This is known as a conflict of interest but does not disqualify you.

　　Yes

　　No

　　I'm not sure

　　05

　　If you checked "yes" or "I am not sure," please describe the relationship here. If you are a city employee, please write your bureau, title, and role:

　　06

　　In 250 words or less, please describe your commitment and experience working with diverse people in terms of age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, and religious preference; and what you have or would contribute to productive group processes and collective work in a collaborative, multicultural, and multilingual setting:

　　07

　　Please list the name and your role of any affiliations that you would like to tell us about and the dates you were active:

　　08

　　Are there any barriers to your full participation such as, transportation, parking, food, childcare, stipends, or other? We may not accommodate all these examples, but your answer may help with future planning.

　　09

　　What excites you about the possibility of serving on this advisory body?

　　10

　　Please describe your relevant skills, knowledge, lived experience, volunteer/community work, employment, educational experience or other that may serve the advisory body's ability to meet its' mission:

　　11

　　If selected and appointed to serve, what would you hope to accomplish during your service?

　　12

　　Describe your ability to listen and consider other perspectives which may be different from your own:

　　13

　　Please describe your ability to listen and consider other perspectives which may be different from your own.

　　14

　　Please address your commitment to and experience supporting and/or advancing equitable outcomes. Refer to examples from: your school, work, community, places of faith, family, etc.

　　15

　　In some communities, the police and public have contrasting perspectives. Do you have any problem deliberating with the police to address the gun violence crisis

　　16

　　How would you build trust with the community to help collaboratively address gun violence?

　　17

　　For Applicant: Completion of this section is not required and is therefore completely voluntary. The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and uses provided demographic information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. This information will not be used during the recruitment or selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. This information is not anonymous. The City will treat this information as confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. This may include sharing demographic information for all advisory body candidate applications with the staff liaisons after the recruitment cycle has ended. To ensure confidentiality, do not send this information to the staff person who works with this advisory body. Please send your application and confidential demographic information to the general program email for all advisory bodies: [email protected]. Or mail to: Advisory Bodies Program City Hall 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 110 Portland, OR 97204 For City Staff Liaison: Do not collect confidential demographic information. Please forward all applications mistakenly sent to you, including Confidential Demographic Information and send it to [email protected]. Do not store confidential demographic information. Delete or shred confidential demographic information. Demographic information cannot be used to inform or influence selection decisions. This data may be used in aggregate form to report on overall volunteer representation and to improve the City's engagement with and services to diverse populations. ? Please select yes or no: I have read the explanation of how voluntary, demographic information will be used. I agree and consent to sharing my voluntary, confidential demographic information.

　　Yes

　　No

　　18

　　What is your age?

　　Under 18

　　18 to 24

　　25 to 34

　　35 to 44

　　45 to 54

　　55 to 64

　　65 to 75

　　Over 75

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　19

　　Which of the following describes your racial or ethnic identity? Please mark all that apply.

　　American Indian/Alaska Native

　　Hispanic/Latinx

　　Asian

　　Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

　　African American or Black

　　White

　　Middle Eastern/Northern African

　　I do not know my race

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　20

　　If you prefer to describe your race or ethnicity, please do so here:

　　21

　　What is the dominant language spoken in your home? If multiple languages are spoken, please list them in order of preference here:

　　22

　　Do you have any American Indian/Alaska Native tribal affiliation? If no, please do not answer. If yes, please list your affiliation:

　　23

　　If you have tribal affiliation, are you enrolled?

　　Yes

　　No

　　24

　　If you have tribal affiliation, are you a descendant?

　　Yes

　　No

　　25

　　Do you live with a disability or identify as a person with a disability?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　26

　　If yes, please describe the nature of your disability. Please mark all that apply.

　　Mobility (e.g., walking, climbing stairs)

　　Visual (e.g., blind, low vision)

　　Deaf or hard-of-hearing

　　Cognitive (e.g., traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities)

　　Mental health (e.g., anxiety, PTSD)

　　Intellectual or developmental (e.g., Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome)

　　Invisible (e.g., diabetes, HIV, cancer)

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　27

　　If you prefer to disclose your disability, please do so here:

　　28

　　What is your gender? Please mark all that apply.

　　Female

　　Male

　　Gender expansive (e.g., non-binary, agender, gender fluid)

　　Transfeminine

　　Transmasculine

　　Two spirit

　　Not sure or undecided

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　29

　　If you prefer to describe your gender identity, please do so here:

　　30

　　What is your sexual orientation? Please mark all that apply.

　　Queer

　　Gay

　　Heterosexual

　　Lesbian

　　Bisexual

　　Pansexual

　　Asexual

　　Not sure or undecided

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　31

　　If you prefer to describe your sexuality, please do so here:

　　32

　　What is your highest education level attained?

　　No schooling complete

　　Nursery or Preschool through grade 12

　　High school graduate or equivalent

　　Some college

　　Associate's degree

　　Bachelor's degree

　　Graduate degree

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　33

　　What is your field of expertise? Possible options include: Architecture, Education, Business, Government, Health, Sales, Planning, Environment, Other, or Prefer not to disclose. Prefer to describe:

　　34

　　What is your employment status?

　　Employed, full-time

　　Employed, part-time

　　Employed, on call

　　Retired

　　Not employed

　　Disabled

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　35

　　What is your total household income?

　　Under $30,000

　　$30,000 to $59,999

　　$60,000 to $89,999

　　$90,000 to $199,999

　　Over $200,000

　　Prefer not to disclose

　　36

　　What is the geographic area that you are representing for the purposes of this advisory body (predominant area you live, work, play, do business, worship, or go to school). If multiple, select the one that best fits. Options include: Southwest, Southeast, South, Northwest, Northeast, North, Outer East (East of I-205), Prefer not to disclose, Prefer to describe, or Outside Portland (describe):

　　37

　　What is your zip code for your residency? (it is understood that this may be different than the geographic area that you are representing for the purposes of this advisory body)

　　38

　　Which best describes your current housing? Options include: Rent, Own, Prefer not to disclose, or Prefer to describe:

　　39

　　Which best describes your current dwelling that you live in? Please mark all that apply.

　　Apartment

　　House

　　Duplex

　　Condo

　　Shelter

　　Assisted Living

　　Group housing

　　Mobile home

　　Van

　　Boat

　　Houseless

　　Tent

　　Prefer not to disclose

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　　Phone

　　503-823-4757

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