OAR 581-027-0050: Assessor Certification Program

(1) The Department shall establish a program whereby entities or individuals can apply to become Certified Assessors for the Technical Assistance Program. (2) The program shall contain a portion of instruction on the methods to be used by Certified Assessors in performing Facility Assessment and Long-Range Facility Plan work. (3) The program shall contain a test such that those that pass will become Certified Assessors. (4) The Department shall post on its website specific information for each time the training program is held. (5) The requirements for individuals to apply to the Certified Assessor Program are: (a) The applicant must be legally able to work under a public contract in the State of Oregon; (b) The applicant must be an architectural and/or engineering professional who has at least 5 years of experience working with K-12 schools. (c) The applicant must demonstrate capacity for assessing whole-building systems for schools. (6) No individual may become a Certified Assessor unless: (a) They meet the requirements to apply for the program; (b) Attend and complete the training for Certified Assessors; and (c) Pass a written examination at the end of the training program.