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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 2010)
1 Spilygy classifieds Tribal jobs A partial listing of job open ings w ith the Warm S prings Tribes. See Amelia Tewee in the personnel department to submit an application, or call 541-553- 3262. View full descriptions and apply online at www.ctws.org Head Start Home Visitor Provides support to Early Head Start families through home visits, com m unication, and demonstrating skills of effective practice in caring for infants and toddlers. Knowledge of community resources, complete w eekly in-hom e visits of 12 fam ilies, coordinates and provides assessm ents information. Demonstrate parent- child interactive education, document short and long-term goals of each family. High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be willing to work towards Child Developm ent Associate Credentials (CDA). 3 years of experience in family services or child development, able to lift 50 lbs. flexible schedule, must pass crim inal history background check, both state and tribal, have reliable transportation, valid license, personal vehicle insurance. Maintain confidentiality. Perform comparable duties of a sim ilar or related nature and assist in other areas where staffing shortages exist. Annual salary: $22,026. Contact Gladys Squiemphen/Angie Spino, 541- 553-3241. Deadline to apply is Dec. 31. Head Start Secretary Provide secretarial and receptionist support to Early C hildhood Education Center Head Start. Personal Computer skills in spreadsheet, database, word processing, graphics and other office equipm ent. Professional communication and custom er service skills to vendors, parents and staff. Knowledge of purchasing, payables, receivable and travel. Excellent communications skills, written, verbal and telephone. High School diplom a or equivalent required. Two years secretarial certificate. Maintain confidentiality; display a positive attitude in working with parents, community. Must work cooperatively with all the ECE Offices and staff. Perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and assist in other areas where staffing shortages exist. Must pass the crim inal history background check. Both tribal and state. Annual salary: $21,420. C o nta ct Gladys Squiemphen/Angie Spino, 541 - 553-3241. Community Health Programs Secretary Full tim e. Duties to include reception work in the health care field. Must be able to multitask, answ er phones, have some com puter abilities and remain friendly to clients, patients and family member. Must adhere to HIPPAand PrivacyAct'policies. Will be trained in payroll, WIC functions and scheduling for community health providers. Need high school diplom a or equivalent. Should be efficient, organized and able to prioritize even under stressful conditions. A nnual salary range $20,132-$22,980. Contact Elizabeth Johnson, 541- 553-1196. Deadline is Dec. 30. Forestry Forest Planner The Forest Planner supervises the program with responsibility for forest inventory, calculation of the Annual Allowable Cut, projection of forest condition, watershed studies, surveys and reports. Works with an interdisciplinary team to meet the goals of the Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRM P) and Forest M anagem ent Im plem entation Plan (FMIP). Reports include forest inventory sum m aries, environmental reports, long range planning alternatives, and special forest planning reports; and other reports and studies as requested by the Forest Manager. Responsible for coordinating with the area forester, GIS, engineering, silviculture, forest development, fire management, and natural resources departments in order to ensure proposed actions advance the goals of the Integrated Resource M anagem ent Plan, Forest M anagem ent Im plem entation Plan, and other Tribal policies. Required; Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field, 7 years of relevant experience, and a valid Oregon d rive r’s license. GIS, growth and yield, modeling, Access, and Excel skills are critical. Experience using Forest Projection and Planning System (FPS) would be helpful. Annual salary: $60,000-$75,000. Contact Deepak Sehgal, 541-553-2022. Public Safety Sergeant of Corrections High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of college credits preferred Oregon DPSST C ertified C orrections Officer. Minimum of three years corrections experience. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid C ertifications. No felony convictions, m isdem eanors, arrests, or détoxifications within 1 year. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical exam ination. Must pass full background check. Be 21 years old. Valid Oregon driver’s license. A b ility to learn and apply corrections principles, practices, m ethods and equipm ent. Knowledge of applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws. Annual salary: $32,977-42,199. Contact Lt. Priscilla Whittenburg, 541-553- 3309. Public Safety Corrections Officers One for males; two for females. Supervise and enforce rules in the daily operation of the facility by ensuring the safety and security of the inmates, staff, and public. Requirem ents to apply; be 21 years or older, High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid Oregon d rive r’s license. No felonies, no m isdem eanors, within one year. No bankruptcies. Also obtain Department of Public Safety Standards and Training certification within one year of em ploym ent. A n nual salary: $24,037. C o nta ct Lt. P. Whittenburg, 541-553-3309. High Lookee Lodge Bus Driver High Lookee Lodge seeks a part- time, orvcall driver to transport residents in the facilities bus. Qualified applicants must have a current CDL license. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. H ourly pay: $10-$12. Contact Lawrence Macy, 541-553- 1182. P^ge 10 Spilygy Tymoo December 29 , 2010 In the Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs L ev i V a n Pe lt, p e t i tioner, vs. Marion Brent Graybael Jr., respondent, c a s e no. J V 1 0 2 - 0 7 . To L ev i Y a n P e l t / P r e n i n i a V an P elt/M ario n Brent G ra yb ael J r . : You are hereby notified that a modi fication has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing sched uled for 10 a.m. on the 17th day of January 2011 at the W a r m Springs Tribal Court. All o f the facts o f the case will be heard at this hearing, includ ing evidence you wish to present. You must appear to present your argument or the other side will automati cally win. I f you desire to personally argue your side o f the case, you may have a legal aide, spokesperson or attorney appear on your behalf at your expense. I f you have any questions, you should seek legal advice im mediately. C on fe d er ate d Tribes of the W a r m Springs Reservation of Oregon, vs. G en eva Z a r a g o z a , defendant, case no. C R 4 1 4 - 1 0 . To Geneva Zaragoza: You are hereby notified that the above-cited case, as filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court, has been scheduled for a #1 jury trial hearing at 9 a.m. on the 31st day of M a r c h 2011. You are hereby or dered to be and appear at the Warm Springs Tribal Court at the time and date shown to» defend yourself against the charges. You may be represented by yourself, by an attorney, or by a spokesman at your own expense. You may bring any documents you be lieve are relevant to this cause, and you may bring witnesses to testify on your behalf. You you should seek legal advice immediately. I f you fail to appear as so ordered, the T ribal C ourt may enter a complaint for contempt o f court and issue a warrant for your arrest. may request the court to sub poena your witnesses. How ever, you must submit your list o f witnesses no later than two weeks prior to trial. Failure to do so will not be considered sufficient reason to postpone the trial. 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The USDA denies it did anything wrong. The amount o f money you will receive will depend on whether you file a claim under Track A or Track B. It will also depend on the total number of claims that are filed and approved. Am I included? Track A - You can get a payment up to $50,000 for your discrimination The Class includes all Native American farmers and ranchers who: • Farmed or ranched or attempted to farm or ranch between January 1, 1981 and November 24, 1999; • Tried to get a farm loan or loan servicing from the USDA during that period; and • Complained about discrimination to the USDA either on their own or through a representative during the time period. claim plus an additional 25% paid to the IRS to reduce any income tax you may owe. You are not eligible for this Settlement if you filed a claim, or intend to file a claim, in another USDA discrimination case like Pigford I or Pigford II (Black farmers), Garcia (Hispanic farmers) or Love (Women farmers). 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