PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions

POLICY SUMMARY

In all media (including the Wiki), PBEM and the NET community will use a template to present volunteer position descriptions. Volunteer position descriptions should be treated and viewed as legal documents. Therefore, a template provides a consistent and standardized format,

Relevant Documents/Resources	Updated
PBEM Volunteer Position Description Template	2025.06.09

Position Description Components

Position ID

The position ID indicates which VSF a position is assigned to, what subsection of the VSF, and the position's formal title.

Mission Area

Indicates whether the position has a disaster preparedness role, a response role, a recovery role, or a combination of those three on the Disaster Management Cycle. For example, someone confirmed to provide mental health first aid would have a response role. However, those skills are also needed during the Recovery phase of a disaster.

It is important to note that this portion of the Position Description does not commit a volunteer to a specific part of the Disaster Management Cycle. It only indicates what the possibilities are.

Lead Agency

Indicates which government agency is responsible for the recruitment, training, deployment, and management of volunteers taking this position. This will usually be the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM), but some positions may report to Multnomah County or another agency.

Active NET Required?

Indicates whether a volunteer in this position must be a certified NET volunteer in good standing. If "no", ATVs can take this volunteer position.

Structure

Indicates who a volunteer in this position reports to.

Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

A list of ideal qualities and knowledge that a candidate for the volunteer position possesses. However, the purpose of listing them is to give volunteers a better idea of the expectations associated with the role. They are not intended as prescriptive.

Licenses and Certifications

Any licenses or certifications required or recommended for this volunteer position.

Currency

Indicates how often a volunteer must renew training and/or knowledge in order to be deployable in this volunteer position.

Physical Requirements

More detailed knowledge on the physical expectations associated with completing the position's key responsibilities.

Task Book

If a task book is available for this volunteer position, it will be linked here. Not every position has a task book.

PPE and Recommended Equipment

Any required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with deploying in this volunteer position, and any relevant equipment that facilitates completing volunteer responsibilities.

Forms

Forms that a volunteer in the position should be familiar with and know how to complete.

Updated

Indicates by date the last time anything in the position description was changed.

Released

Indicates by date when the position was first released and published.

Training Section

The completion of any training required in order to be deployable for this volunteer position.

Standard Position Description Template

Standard Position Description Template