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A ugust 24, 1994 • T he P ortland O bserver P age B8 Network Training Training Program Specialist Design, organize, implement, and evaluate com prehensive training and development pro gram for Economic O pportu n ity C o m m itte e o f C la rk County, Inc. Bachelor’s de gree in communications, adult education, sociology, psychol ogy, or other closely related field required. Two years ex perience in developing and implementing staff and/or cli ent training programs, and in e v e n t c o o rd in a tio n skills. W o rdP erfect 5.1 required; Lotus 1 -2-3 desirable. Able to organize and im plem ent a work plan and budget, facili tate group meetings, conduct needs assessments, handle m u ltip le p ro je cts s im u lta neously, demonstrate initia tive, and use team approach to problems solving. Starting salary: $11,45/hr. Must submit cover letter, re sume, 3 letters of recommen dation, and an EOC applica tion by Thursday, Sept 1,4pm. Obtain application package from Economic Opportunity Committee office, 10621 NE Coxley Dr., Suite 207, Vancou ver, WA 98662, (206) 896-9912 between 9am - 4pm, M-F. EEOC/AA Education Planning Associate Level 10 Planning & Service Coordination Unit Duties: Provide leadership in e nvironm ental scanning & assessm ent of educational needs for the NW, prepare analyses of state & local policy options, provide assistance to state system ic reform efforts. Qualifications: Masters in Ed., Public Admin, or related field, Bachelors & extensive exp & trng, will be considered, un d e rsta n d in g of cu rre n t ed policy issues & change efforts, able to write for policy audi ences, understanding techni cal processes for conducting field based studies & surveys, able to use computers to pre pare reports, knowledge of Internet & Gophers, able to travel alone by air & drive a car. Salary $43,756 - $45,756 per annum, excellent benefits. Cover letter & resume must be received by 3:00 p.m. 9/2/ 94. If selected for interview, candidate must bring a portfo lio of work that documents qualifications for the position. Please indicate the position for which you are applying. Apply to: Personnel Office Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory 101 S.W. Main Street, Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 Equal Opportunity Employer Word Processing Specialists Legislative Assem bly is accept ing applications for Word Pro cessing Specialists in the Leg is la tiv e C o u n s e l's O ffice . These positions begin Decem ber 1,1 994, and may last until Novem ber 15, 1995. Word processing specialists pre pare a variety of com plex docum ents on a production basis during the presession, session and post-session pub lication period. You must have three years of general office e x p e rie n c e , in clu d in g two years’ full-time experience in word processing, and a typing speed of 65 wpm. Salary is $1505 per month with session health insurance benefits. For application materials contact E m ployee S ervices, S-401 S tate C a p ito l, S alem OR 97310 (503) 986-1373 TDD: (503) 986-1374 Fax: (503) 986-1684. Deadline for appli cation is Septem ber 30,1994. BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon HMO Oregon Sr. LAN Specialist (Sr. Data Communications Specialist) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon is currently accepting applications for a Senior Data Communications S p e cia lists our Inform ation Resources Dept. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five years expe rience in a multi-vendor, multi protocol LAN environment, in- depth working knowledge of inter-netw orking equipm ent (ro u te rs , b rid g e s , h u b s ), Ethernet, and Token Ring to pologies and TCP/IP and IPX protocols. Must have proven problem solving skills and ability to effectively utilize net work management and diag nostic equipment. Excellent custom er service and inter personal skills. Good verbal and written communications skills are necessary. Must be flexible to work a vari ety of hours and weekends due to corporate projects. This position is required to work on-call. The successful can didate will be responsible for: • Troubleshooting and resolv ing network hardware and software problems. • Assisting in evaluating and rec ommending network solutions and equipment to meet busi ness requirements. • Installing and maintaining lo cal area (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), T1 and other data communications devices and circuitry. • Creating and maintaining pro ce d u re s & d o cu m e n ta tio n used in support of the net works. • Providing consultation to other areas of the corporation re garding network related is sues. Biue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon offers an excellent employee benefits package, flex-time work hours and com petitive salary. Pre-employ- m entdrug screening required. To assure your resume is pro cessed immediately, place ad #132 at the top of your re sume or in your cover letter. Send resume to: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon/HM O Oregon Human Resources Dept., 3rd Fir PO Box 1271 100 SW Market Street Portland, OR 97207 TDD #255-6780 Equal Opportunity Employer Senior Researcher State Of Oregon $3008 - $4009 Senior and Disabled Services Division has an imm ediate ope n in g in Salem fo r re searcher to carry out analy ses on adequacy of nursing facility rates, trends in pro gram operations and com plete special studios. For com plete application process con tact Employee Services at 503-945-5843, TDD 1-800- 282-8096. Closes 9/9/94. Help Wanted Currently, the Washington State Dept. of Ecology in Kennewick has two new positions open. These positions are in sup port of the clean up at H anford. Chemist 3 Min. Qual. - B.S. in Chem. or B.S. +4 yrs. exp. Mo. Salary: $2728 - 3491 Hydrogeologist 3 Min. Qual. - B.S. +3 yrs. or M.S. +1 yrs. Mo. Salary: $2937 - 3758 If interested in these positions, please call (509) 736-3047 for Info./Appl. Radio Im m ediate opening for radio news assignm ent editor. 3 to 5 years experience required. Send resume and references to O perations Manager, P.O. Box 14957, P ortland, OR 97214. No calls please. EOE. Earn $1,000.°° Black Women interested in eco nomic freedom can earn up to $1000 00 or more a month. Call 233 0189 for more infor mation. Counselor III New Directions Family Treatment Center Three Positions Available $1,294-$1,360 Per Month Plus Benefits D uties: CODA, Inc., has three vacancies for mid-level sub stance-abuse counselors at our New Directions Family Treatment Center located on S o u th e a s t 8 6 th and Woodstock. Positions diag nose, evaluate, and treat cli ents, some of whom may be pregnant and/or have small children; conduct individual, group, and family counseling and therapy; consult and co ordinate with CSD, Probation and Parole Offices, and other outside agencies; monitor the milieu; participate in m arket ing and promotion activities. S h ifts : Position C3F40 works Mon - Thur from 9am until 7pm; Positions C3N40 and C3N41 work a com bination of daytim e and evening hours from Monday through Friday of each week. To Q u a lify : A bachelor's degree in human services, discipline and at least two years' supervised hum an-services experience (ideally with pregnant women and/or with children) or equ ¡va lent are required. Knowledge of chemical dependency and experience with chem ically- dependent clients are very strongly preferred. Applicants must be certified/certif¡able in CPR and capable of perform ing CPR for 15 minutes con tinuously. Individuals currently under a federal, state, or county parole or probation are in e ligible for this position . Candidates must consent to a criminal background check. To A p p ly : submit standard CODA application form, in cluding screening question responses, to the address below. A p p lic a tio n M a te ri a ls A re A va ila b le A t A nd M u s t B e R e tu r n e d T o : CODA, Inc.,21 O N E20thAve, Portland, OR 97232; Tele: (503) 236-2290 Ext. 254. CODA is an Equal O pportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Attorneys Portland Development Commission Attorney $55,500 - $86,000 PDC is seeking two attorneys with 5-8 years experience with dem onstrated skills in negoti ating and drafting com plex lending and real estate docu ments. Positions may also advise Commission on issues related to municipal, urban renewal, housing, economic development, and collection and foreclosure; trie s civil cases in all courts. Applicants must be motivated, team ori ented, possess excellent in terpersonal skills, and be ca pable of handling m ultiple tasks independently. Must be OSB member. P le a se p ick up a p p lic a tio n packet and return with resume by September 6 ,1 9 94 . P o rtla n d D e ve lo p m e n t C o m m is s io n Attn: HR 1120 SW 5th Avenue, #1100 Portland, Oregon 97204 T h e P ortla n d D e v e lo p m e n t Commission values diversity in its work force and is com mitted to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Community Development Seeking dynamic director for nationally known nonprofit or ganization supporting commu nity-based developm ent in Portland. Responsibilities in clude fundraising, grant pro gra m a d m in is tra tio n and evaluation, public policy de velopment, training, and tech nical assistance. Resume and cover letter by 8/26/94 to The N e ig hborhood P artn e rsh ip Fund, 621 SW Morrison, Suite 725, Portland, OR 97205. Call (503) 295-9995 for job de scription. An equal opportu nity employer. Training Coordinator/Affirmative Action Resource Program Technician I $2217-$3009 Monthly The Oregon Departm ent of En vironmental Quality (DEQ) is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Training Coordinator/Affirm a- tive Action Resource located in our Human Resources sec tion location in Portland, Or egon. This is a limited dura tion position funded through May 31, 1995. To qualify applicants must have three (3) years of experience adm inistering or coordinating parts or subsets of projects or programs. A Bachelor's degree in Busi ness Administration, M anage ment, Public Adm inistration, or a field directly related to the position will substitute for two (2) years of required experi ence. To receive an application and announcement, call the DEQ jo b lin e at (503) 229-5785, TDD (503) 299-6993. This announcem ent is scheduled to close August 31, 1995. Job Opportunity City of Portland Assist. Program Specialist (Arts Commission) Approximate monthly wage: $2,955 This professional position is responsible for perform ing technical support int he coordination and adm inistration of art programs. Tentative closing date: Friday, August 2 6,1994. Plumbing Inspector Hourly wage: $17.98 at entry to $20.54 after 1 year. Plumbing Inspectors perform inspections of new or remodeled water, drainage, waste, vent, and sewage systems to ensure plans, materials, and workmanship conform to plumbing code requirements. Tentative closing date: Tuesday, September 6, 1994. Fire Fighter/Paramedic Monthly salary: $2,017 at entry to $2,961 after 1 year. Fire fighter param edic must possess or be in the process of obtaining a E M TIV certification. W ork includes participating in supervised drills, training in fire fighting skills, emergency medical response and techniques, and report writing. Tenta tive closing date: Friday, September 2 ,1 9 9 4 . Apply at City Hall, Room 100, 1220 SW 5th Ave. Portland, OR 97204. Applications also available at local TPIC branch offices, NE W orkforce Center and Urban League. Job information call: (503) 823-4352 and TDD (503) 823-3520. The City of Portland is an AA/EEO employer. Do you need help on your computer? Call me I can help you! — 24 Hours Support • Installation Hardware • Software • Training CCMH Adolescent/Family Therapist Intensive day treatment program for severely emotionally dis turbed adolescents 13-17, fo cusing on multicultural treat ment approach to youth and families. MSW or MA degree in related field required. Posi tion calls for case m anage ment, individual and family therapy, group therapy and milieu management. Experi ence with m inority adoles cents preferred. Group Counselor Counselor for an intensive af ter-school treatm ent program serving SED adolescents in North Portland. BA in human services required. Prior work with a culturally diverse popu lation preferred. Send resum e by 8/26/94 to CCMH, 6329 N.E. M.L. King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97211, Attn: Alice Bergman. Vehicle Inspector Vehicle Emissions Technician I $1409 -$1869 Monthly The Oregon Departm ent of En vironmental Quality, Air Q ual ity Division is currently seek ing qualified applicants for the position of Vehicle Inspector for the Vehicle I nspection Pro gram located in the Portland Metropolitan area. The cur rent vacancies are part-time p ositions. These p ositions perform motor vehicle inspec tions for air quality and noise control at different test sta tions throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. To re q u e s t an a p p lic a tio n , please call the DEQ jobline at (503) 229-5785; TDD (503) 229-6993 no later than Sep tember 14,1994. Equal Opportunity Employer Copy Editors Legislative Counsel is accept ing applications for copy edi tors for the Oregon Legisla ture. These positions begin December 1, 1994, and may last until November 15,1995. Copy editors prepare, edit and proofread legislative publica tions, including bills, am end ments to bills and related pub lications. You must have ex tensive knowledge of gram mar, syntax and spelling. Pref erence will be given to appli cants with a four-year degree in English or journalism and professional copy editing ex perience. Salary is $1571 per month with session health in surance benefits. For appli cation materials contact Em ployee Services, S-401 State C apitol, Salem OR 97310 (503) 986-1373 TDD: (503) 986-1374 Fax: (503) 986- 1684. Deadline for applica tion is September 30, 1994. Attention Teachers Utilize your talents, obtain fi nancial independence while contributing to the environ ment - call Anita 641 -5547. (503) 282-8758 Call now for special rates. FINANCIAL SERVICES NEED HELP? WE AT THE CO LDW ELL CO. can assist most clients with home equity, personal business and also death consolidations. 1-800-437-9969 Counselor Residential Relief Workers $6.30 Per Hour The P o sitio n : C O D A , Inc., seeks relief workers to pro vide facility and client super vision on an irregularly-sched uled, as-needed basis at our two residential treatment fa cilities. Som e positions re quire child-care (infantthrough toddler) skills and experience. To Quality: Requires drug/ alcohol treatm ent experience and/or education. Individuals currently serving any federal, state or county parole or pro bation are ineligible for this position. C andidates m ust consent to a crim inal back ground check. To Apply: sub mit standard CODA applica tion form, including screening question responses, to the address below. Application Materials Are Available At And Must Be Returned To: CODA, Inc., 210 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97232; Tele: (503) 236-2290 Ext. 254. CODA is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Multnomah County Corrections Counselor - Bi lingual S panish d e sira b le ; $13.41; apply by Sept 2. H e a lth A s s is ta n t- B ilin g u a l Spanish; $9.40 per hour; ap ply by Sept 2. Volunteer Coord-Sheriff’s Of fice; $1 4.88 per hour; apply by Sept 2. Staff Dev & Training Spec- Health Dept; $14.88 per hour; apply by Sept 9. M inority and bilingual candi dates encouraged to apply. C a ll 2 4 8 -5 0 3 5 (2 4 8 -5 1 7 0 TTY) for job information or visit Employee Services, 1120 SW 5th Ave., Room 1430, Portland. Equal Opportunity Employer. Executive Director Executive Director for Portland YouthBuild, a youth empl., educ., and comm. dev. org. M ust have com m itm ent to youth, exp. in planning, mgmt., fundraising, and coalitions. $30 - $36,000 DOE. Send re sume & cover letter to Port land YouthBuild 1220 SW 5th #211 Portland, OR 97204 by 9/23/94. Call 823-3031 w/ questions. Equal Opportunity Employer. Request For Proposals Literacy O regon S tate Library seeks p ro p o sa ls from in d ivid ua ls/o rg a- n izations to im p le m e n t a federal g ra n t to assist p ub lic libraries in p ro viding literacy referrals. G rant co vers O ctob e r - D ecem b er 1994. P robable secon d ye ar fun d in g. RFP from Val Vogt, O regon S tate Library, State L ibrary B uilding, S alem , O R 9 73 1 0 -0 6 4 0 , 5 0 3 -3 7 8 -2 1 1 2 , e xte n sio n 222. P roposals a c cepted until 5 p.m ., S e p te m b e r 16, 1994. Accounting Supervisor Vancouver Housing Authority New position, immediate opening. Responsible for accounting functions of VHA. Supervises staff of four. Degree plus three years progressively responsible experience as a professional accountant, preferably in government-related accounting. Must have supervisory experience and excellent written and oral communication skills. Starting salary $2754 per month; excel lent benefits. Call (206) 694-2501 to request required applica tion materials. Resumes without applications will not be ac cepted. Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm Monday, September 19,1994. Vancouver Housing Authority, 500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661 Equal Opportunity Employer Request For Proposals The O regon S tate L ottery is se eking a v e n d o r (s) to act as a F ulfillm en t H ouse fo r a va rie ty of p roducts fo r a P rem ium Incentive C atalog fo r Lottery retailers. To receive a copy of the O regon L ottery's R equest for P roposal (RFP), please call (503) 373 -0 2 68 . R esponses fo r the RFP m ust be received by 3 :0 0 pm , S e p te m b e r 9, 1994.