Initial Posting Date:
05/05/2026
Application Deadline:
05/19/2026
Agency:
Office of the Governor
Salary Range:
$8,430.00 - $13,045.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Executive Director - Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE)
Job Description:
The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE) is seeking an Executive Director with strong leadership experience and a commitment to its public protection mission.
Mission
The mission of the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the registration and regulation of the practice of architecture in Oregon.
About The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE)
The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE) is seeking an Executive Director with proven leadership experience and a commitment to the mission of the Board.
OSBAE was created by the Oregon Legislature in 1919 to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the registration and regulation of the practice of architecture in Oregon. The Board is composed of seven members (five architects and two public members) appointed by the Governor. The Board determines the standards for registration, which consist of education, examination, and experience. Agency staff provide administrative, investigative, and financial services to the Board and assist applicants with the registration process. See ORS 671.010-671.220 and OAR Chapter 806 for more information.
As a semi-independent state agency, the Board maintains control over personnel, purchasing, contracting, banking, investing, and budgeting. All funding is obtained through agency collected fees and fines and no taxpayer funds are provided. See ORS 182.454-182.472 for more information regarding semi-independent status.
Task, Skills and Desired Attributes
- Board Services: Recruit and train new members. Ensure meetings follow relevant laws and procedures. Develop meeting agendas, memos, and reports. Manage biennial planning session. Administer the rulemaking process on behalf of the board.
- Communication: Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Written materials include board meeting memos and reports, newsletters, letters and emails to applicants and registrants, legislative reports, policy guidelines, reference manuals, etc. Occasional public speaking engagements.
- Customer Service: Work with stakeholders, board members, and staff to provide excellent customer service. Commitment to streamline how government does business, creating more efficient and effective ways to provide services.
- Financial Management: Manage staff and resources - bearing in mind costs, customers, and trends in technology - to balance efficient operations against resources available with a $1.5 million biennial budget. Includes budget development, review, and oversight.
- Leadership: Work interactively with the Board to set direction and priorities for the organization and take responsibility to integrate that direction into the agency’s work. Hire, lead, direct, and inspire staff to maintain a positive and effective work environment.
- Legal: Analyze, understand, and interpret the application of all statutory provisions regulated by the board. Review, approve, and sign legal orders for disciplinary actions. Understand the Administrative Procedures Act, as well as public records and public meeting laws.
- Legislative: General knowledge of the legislative process. Includes tracking bills, interacting with legislators, responding to requests made during legislative sessions, and introducing legislative concepts.
- Licensure: Review and approve registration applications and renewals for individuals and firms. Manage the Jurisprudence Exam and oversee the continuing education audit. Work with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards on changes to the profession.
- State Government: General knowledge of state government structures and requirements.
- Technology: Use programs for word processing, spreadsheets, email, accounting, databases, websites, etc. Create and interpret statistical reports. Communicate with IT consultants regarding system maintenance and updates. Research/learn about new technology.
For a complete listing of job duties, please see the linked position description, click here.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.
How to Apply
Apply via your employee Workday account. Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how your experience meets the qualifications and desired attributes listed in this posting. Generic or vague cover letters will not be accepted. Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered.
Additional Details
- This recruitment is for one permanent, full-time Executive Director (executive service Agency head 8 executive services supervisory, MEAH 34X) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
- *The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Contact Information
Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.
Recruiter: Surbhi Singh | Email: Surbhi.Singh@das.oregon.gov | Phone 971-375-3718
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