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Spring 2017The mission of the Oregon May Board meeting to be held atState Board of Examiners for Oregon State UniversityEngineering and Land Surveying(OSBEELS) is to regulate the The upcoming OSBEELS Board meeting onpractice of engineering, land Tuesday, May 9, will be held at Oregon Statesurveying, photogrammetric University in Memorial Union Hall’s Jackmapping, and water right Porter Board room. The meeting will begincertification in the state as they at 9 a.m. and will be held in conjunctionrelate to the welfare of the public with OSU’s College of Engineering.in safeguarding life, health andproperty. Memorial Union Hall is located on the Corvallis campus at 112 MemorialBoard Members Union Corvallis, OR 97331. The building is located northeast of​Jason J. Kent, PE, President the 26th St. and Jefferson Way intersection. Registrants and theChristopher D. Aldridge, RPP public are encouraged to attend this special Board meeting.William J. Boyd, Public MemberShelly MC Duquette, PE, SEKen W. Hoffine, PE/PLS/CWRELogan T. Miles, PLSRon Singh, PLSDave M. Van Dyke, PEAmin Wahab, Public MemberOscar J. Zuniga, PEBoard Staff Inside This Issue Weatherford Hall, Oregon State UniversityMari Lopez, Administrator 2 Oregon’s 2017 legislative session underway 7 What types of courses meet PDH requirements? Jenn Gilbert, Deputy Administrator 3 Board bids farewell to Ron Singh 8 Renewal formEric Engelson 3 Board seeks new members 11 Social Security number reminderVeronica Gloria 4 Powering Change: The 2017 OSBEELS symposium 11 Preparing for retirementTina Sorensen 6 Investigation and enforcementShawn ThornhillKeith Van NormanDanee VigAmelia VolkerBrianna WeeklyBailey Weissenfels

Oregon’s 2017 Legislative session underwayThe 2017 Legislative session got underway in February American Council of Engineeringand will continue till early July at the state capital in Companies – OregonSalem. Engineering and land surveying professionals areencouraged to stay informed about potential laws and Founded in 1956, ACEC Oregon is a non-profit businessdecisions that may affect their respective professions. As a association with members throughout Oregon andstate department, OSBEELS is prohibited from declaring southwest Washington. ACEC’s community of engineeringany stance on laws, revisions and bills currently under and surveying companies work collaboratively to enrichreview. the profession and enhance the quality of work its members deliver to the public. ACEC was created to assistTo help registrants stay informed, OSBEELS would consulting engineering and surveying firms reach theirlike to provide brief overviews and contact information business goals and promote professionalism and quality offor several professional organizations in Oregon that work.registrants can consider joining to get more involved. To learn more visit: acecoregon.orgInterested in staying up-to-date on schedules or lookingto submit testimony to an Oregon Legislature? Visit the Structural Engineers Association of OregonOregon Legislative Information System web site athttps://olis.leg.state.or.us. You can also livestream or SEAO is a volunteer professional organization establishedwatch recorded hearings and floor sessions. in Oregon in 1949. SEAO’s primary goals are professional development and providing a forum for structuralProfessional Land Surveyors of Oregon engineers in Oregon to interact. SEAO is affiliated with the National Council of Structural Engineers AssociationsA non-profit organization serving the Oregon land (NCSEA) and is an active member on NCSEA’s Westernsurveying profession since 1959. PLSO helps connect States Council and the Northwest Council.professional land surveyors with the state of Oregonthrough partnerships and outreach. With a focus on To learn more visit: seao.org or call: 503-753-3075continuing education, PLSO provides members withvarious professional development opportunities. To learn more visit: plso.orgProfessional Engineers of OregonPEO was first organized in 1929 and is the Oregon-basedchapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers.PEO promotes the sharing of information betweenmembers and licensing boards, universities, employers,and other state organizations. With a strong network ofprofessionals, PEO encourages its members to networkand become involved with educating young professionalsand students. To learn more visit: oregonengineers.com2 The Oregon Examiner Spring 2017

Board bids farewell to Ron SinghThe Board would like to thank Ron Singh for his four years Data Applicationsof service as a Board and Committee member. Committee, the American Congress of Surveying andDuring his time with the Board, Singh served as the chair Mapping, the Nationalof the Digital Signature Task Force and as a member of Society of Professionalthe Photogrammetric and Remote Sensing Task Force Surveyors, and Professionaland the Law and Enforcement Committee. Singh used his Land Surveyors of Oregon.extensive background and knowledge to assist the Boardwith a variety of projects involving the development of “Ron has been an integralrules for use of digital signatures by engineers and land member of the Board sincesurveyors. joining in 2013,” OSBEELS President Jason Kent said. “He has assisted with theProfessionally, Singh spent much of his career with the improvement of numerous Board processes, most notablyOregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) being the digital signature initiative.”hired as an Engineering Aide in 1975. Most recently Singhwas the Geometronics Manager and Chief of Surveys In his spare time, Singh enjoys aviation, building andfor ODOT before his retirement in December of 2016. He flying experimental aircrafts, sailing, photography,obtained his registration to practice land surveying from electronics, and woodworking.OSBEELS in 1988. The Board and OSBEELS staff would like to thank RonSingh is currently a member of the Transportation for his dedication to improving the engineering and landResearch Board – Geospatial Data Acquisition surveying professions and wish him the best in his futureTechnologies in Design and Construction, the American endeavors.Society of Civil Engineers Geomatics Division – SpatialBoard seeks new membersThe Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering The primary responsibility of every Board member isand Land Surveying is seeking to fill a vacant Board to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the generalmember position. The Board seeks a professional land public.surveyor (PLS). The position will be available to interestedapplicants beginning July, 2017. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each odd-numbered month and Committee meetings are heldAs per Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 672.240, the PLS the second Thursday and Friday of each even-numberedBoard member must be a resident of Oregon for at least month. Board members are eligible for per diem andthree years immediately preceding appointment and reimbursements for actual expenses involved in carryinghave been practicing as a registered professional for at out Board business.least five years since the date of the individual’s initialregistration. The Board operates as a semi-independent Interested?state agency subject to ORS 182.456 - 182.472 and isauthorized to examine, register, and regulate professionals For more information on the application process or theand investigate claims against unlicensed persons who role of State Board members, visit bit.ly/or-board-infoengage in the practice of engineering, land surveying, and follow the instructions provided. Contact thephotogrammetric mapping, and water right examination. Board office with any questions.Spring 2017 The Oregon Examiner 3

September 22, 2017Salem Convention CenterRegistration Begins July 6POWERINGchange OSBEELS energy & sustainability symposiumThis year’s OSBEELS symposium will feature industry innovators and the projects that are shaping the future of clean energy and sustainability in Oregon. Full day attendees will be eligible to earn 8 PDHs.The POWERING CHANGE symposium will include presenters from: City of Portland Portland Environmental Services General Electric Oregon Department of Energy4 The Oregon Examiner Spring 2017

Symposium Speakers: James Brown, PE Darren Murtaugh, PE City of Portland Environmental Services Portland General Electric James Crammond Lizzie Rubado Oregon Water Science Center Energy Trust of Oregon Pedro Lomonaco, PhD Marc Thalacker O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory Three Sisters Irrigation District Oregon State University Rick Wallace Phillip McNinch, LSIT Oregon Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration​ Kelly Miller, PLS (AZ and NM) Kevin Whitener, PE Bonneville Power Administration​ Portland General ElectricNote: speakers subject to change. Visit oregon.gov/osbeels for the latest registration information, speaker list and session schedule.Symposium aiming to increase student involvementAttendees at this year’s Symposium can look forward to Registrants are encouraged to reach out to theirhaving the opportunity to learn about what students at alma maters to discuss participating in their school’sOregon’s ABET-accredited universities have accomplished presentation.in 2017. New to the OSBEELS Symposium this year,students will host an informal networking event during Have questions?the afternoon to share what their classmates and collegeprograms have been working towards in 2017. Contact Eric Engelson at [email protected] 2017 The Oregon Examiner 5

Investigation and EnforcementLaw enforcement cases with sanctions from December 2016 to February 20172929 – Mats Jarlstrom 2951 – Jacob Wright 2990 – Dale HultThe Board issued a Default Final The Board issued a Default Final The Board issued a Default FinalOrder against Mats Jarlstrom Order against Jacob Wright for Order again Dale Hult for failingfor engaging in the practice of multiple title violations, falsely to give landowners proper noticeengineering without being registered representing himself as authorized of entry when his company wasas a professional engineer in Oregon. to practice engineering in the state conducting a land survey andMr. Jarlstrom claimed to be an of Oregon, and unethical behavior. property line adjustment. The finalengineer to OSBEELS, the City of Mr. Wright met with the Board in an ordered was issued assessing Mr.Beaverton, Washington County informal meeting to dispute the case Hult a $500 civil penalty for violationSheriff, and other organizations when and reach a settlement agreement, of ORS 672.047(4).providing engineering algorithms however, no agreement was reached.and calculations to change traffic A final order was issued against 3022 – Barry Houseallight timing. The final order was Mr. Wright assessing a $18,000issued against Mr. Jarlstrom assessing civil penalty for eight violations The Board issued a Default Finala $500 civil penalty for violations of of ORS 672.045(2), engaging in Order against Barry Houseal forORS 672.020 and 672.045, engaging in activities related to the practice of failing to report discipline issuedthe practice of engineering without engineering without having a valid against him in another jurisdiction.proper registration, and Oregon registration, and ten violations The final ordered was issued againstAdministrative Rule (OAR) 820- of OAR 820-020-0025(1), making Mr. Houseal assessing a $1,000 civil010-0730, using the title of engineer untruthful statements or failing to penalty for violation of OAR 820-020-without identifying the jurisdiction in include relevant information. The 0045(4).which he is registered. civil penalty is due and payable in 60 consecutive, monthly payments of $300 per month.6 The Oregon Examiner Spring 2017

What types of courses meet PDH requirements?All registrants are required to complete 30 professional • Mentoring of engineering, land surveying, ordevelopment hours (PDH) each biennial renewal cycle. photogrammetry topics to a nonregistered individualOften, it’s difficult to distinguish if non-technical courses not under your supervision. Each 10 hours spentcount or how much teaching, authoring, mentoring, or mentoring equals 1 PDH: maximum of 4 PDHsself-education can be used per biennial period. • Non-technical educational activities related to theAccording to Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 820- registrant’s employment010-0635, PDHs must be obtained in qualifying activitiesrelated to the individual’s registration. However, these • Developing, writing, or scoring an engineering, landqualifying activities don’t necessarily need to be specific surveying, or photogrammetric mapping examinationto the technical aspects of engineering, land surveying, for licensure or certification maximum 15 PDHsphotogrammetry or water right examination. The activitiesmust have a clear purpose or objective which improves, The following activities DO NOT count toward fulfillingor expands the skills and knowledge relevant to the the biennial PDH requirements:registrant’s field of practice or practices. If a registrantspends a majority of their time in the field, knowledge • Regular employmentof first aid and CPR would be a valuable skill andthat course would count towards fulfilling their PDH • Real estate licensing coursesrequirements. Similarly, if an engineer had a foreign clientwith whom they needed to communicate directly, classes • Personal, estate, or financial planningin that language would be beneficial to their practice ofengineering and would also count as PDHs. Accounting • Personal self-improvementand management courses have been approved asappropriate PDH courses in past years. For nontechnical • Service club meetings or activitiescourses, further explanation of the courses’ relevance maybe requested by Board staff. • Equipment demonstrations or trade show displaysEvery registrant shall report PDH units on the Continuing • Topics not relevant to engineering, land surveying, orProfessional Development (CPD) Organizational form photogrammetry professionsprovided by the Board and submit it to the Board officewith the renewal form and fee. The CPD Organizational • Enrollment without attendance at courses, seminars,form must be completed in its entirety. etc.While some individual courses may be up for discussion, • Repetitive attendance at an identical courseOAR 820-010-0635 clearly states the amount of PDHsearned for activities such as teaching, authoring, • Repetitive teaching of an identical courseperforming self-study, and mentoring. The PDH limits forspecific activities are as follows: • Attending committee meetings or general business meetings of any organization. This can be confused • Teaching or instructing a course or seminar can only be with active participation with profession or technical claimed the first time the course or seminar is taught societies. Attending a meeting is not the same as and not if the registrant is a full-time faculty member actively participating with an organization. • Authoring or co-authoring published papers, articles or • Taking professional or required examinations books: maximum of 10 PDHs When determining how many PDH credits are earned • Active participation in a professional or technical through college and continuing education courses, society, committee or board: maximum of 8 PDHs remember that 1 college semester hour equals 45 PDH, 1 college quarter hour equals 30 PDH, and one continuing • Self-study: maximum of 6 PDHs education unit equals 10 PDH. If you have questions concerning your PDHs at any time during your biennial period, please contact OSBEELS Accounts Specialists Tina Sorensen at 503-934-2112 or at [email protected], Amelia Volker at 503-934-2111 or at [email protected], or Veronica Gloria at 503-934-2008​ or [email protected] 2017 The Oregon Examiner 7

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Reminder: include your Social Securitynumber on your renewal formTo ensure compliance and personal identity, OSBEELS If you have not been issued a Social Security number,would like to remind professionals seeking license renewal OSBEELS will accept a written certification to fulfil thisthat it is required to provide your Social Security number requirement.as part of your application. 123-45-6789The record of your Social Security number will be used for Olaf Laurgaardchild support, administration and identification purposesonly, unless you authorize other uses of the number.Failing to provide your Social Security number on yourlicense renewal application will result in a delay ofyour renewal and you will be informed to submit yourSocial Security number. If during the renewal processyour professional license become expired, you will becategorized as “delinquent” and will be assessed anadditional $80 fee. Biennial Renewal Schedule ​Last name begins with: Expiration Date: ​ A-F (o​i.ded.,y2e0a1r7s,D2e0c1e9m, 2b0e2r 13)1 ​ G-K ​​o(i.ded.,y2e0a1r7s,J2u0n1e93, 02021) ​ L-R e​ ven years December 31 (i.e., 2018, 2020, 2022) ​ S-Z ​e(i.vee.n, 2y0e1a8rs, 2J0u2n0e,320022)Preparing for retirement?Staff would like to remind registrants that a signed form registrant is not considered to be retired and, therefore,is required to officially retire your state of Oregon license. must continue to abide by all Oregon Revised Statutes andThe Request for Retirement Status form is available at Oregon Administrative Rules; including those pertainingwww.oregon.gov/osbeels under the “Registration” to completion of Professional Development Hours.option. Until this form is received by OSBEELS staff, aSpring 2017 The Oregon Examiner 11

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