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Engineering Are you THE BEST in your field? When you're the best, you can afford to be selective. W&H Pacific represents the best of the northwest's multi disciplinary engineering firms. Our outstanding reputation for Creative Solutions... Superior Service keeps our services in demand and has made us an “employer of choice.” We're looking for the best: Project Managers Land Development Civil Engineers Civil Technlclans/Deslgners CADD Technicians Landscape Architects Site Planners Surveyors Transportation Planners Transportation Engineers Who should apply. Highly moti vated self-starters. What you can expect. We offer the best compensation/ben- efits package. How to apply. Mail or fax re sume by May 15th to: W&H Pacific 8405 SW Nimbus Avenue Beaverton, OR 97008 Attn: Irene Higgins Fax: (503) 526-0775 We Value Diversity We are an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer Accounting Assistant * Billing W&H Pacific, a multi-disciplin ary engineering firm, is seek ing an accounting assistant with experience in profes sional services billing. Posi tion requires an excellent com municator who is detail ori ented, self-motivated and un derstands the priorities and deadlines of accounting. Pro ficiency in spreadsheets and accounts payable will be es sential. The ideal candidate will be an individual who is able to work well under pres sure and manage a large vol ume of professional billings. Flexibility in work schedule and the ability to work over time as needed will be re quired. We offer excellent benefits, a team oriented work environ ment, advanced equipment and opportunities for growth and development. Please mail or fax resumes to: W&H Pacific 8405 SW Nimbus Avenue Beaverton, OR 97008 Attn: Irene Higgins Fax: (503) 526-0775 We value diversity and are an affirmative action/equal op portunity employer. Secretary Full-time, clerical position to pro vide support to busy Special Needs Adoption multi-agency program. Duties include tra ditional support services typ ing, photocopying, filing, data collection, and a high volume public phone contact. 2 years experienceorequivalent train ing in full range of clerical skills, including word processing and database management. Ex cellent telephone reception and referral skills. Experience with non-profitor state agency helpful. Salary range $10,466 - $13, 083 depending upon experience. Benefits. Call The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon at (503) 222-9661, X141 for application. Dead line May 14,1995. Equal Op portunity Employer. Program Assistant/ Secretary Program Assistant/Secretary for Portland Office of the Ameri can Friends Service Commit tee. We need someone with great office and computer skills (WordPerfect 6.0 and/ or Word 6.0). Good pay/ben- efits. Resume to AFSC, Attn: Program Assistant/Secretary Search Committee, 2249 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214 by May 10th. Equal Opportu- nity/Affirmative Action Em ployer. Women, people of color, gay, lesbian, and differ ently abled person are encour aged to apply. Call 230-9427 for more information. City of West Linn Chief Forester C ivil Engineer Opportunity for Professional Engineer in a dynamic, urban community of 18,600. Posi tion will provide a variety of experiences in the area of capital improvements such as, street and utilities, construc tion management and project inspection. Position coordi nates and supervises techni cal staff and may represent the City Engineer on specific assignments. Bachelor's de gree plus four (4) years civil engineering experience re quired. Ability to obtain Or egon P.E. within six (6) months of appointment. Municipal engineering experience pre ferred. At time of appointment must possess valid driver's license and prior to appoint m ent m ust pass drug screen. Salary $2960 to $3776 per month DOQ. Ben efit options available for suc cessful candidate. Application packets available at West Linn City Hall, 22825 Willamette Drive, West Linn OR 97068, or by calling (503) 656-4518, TDD, EEO. Com plete appli cation packets m ust be re ceived at C ity Hall by May 19,1995,4:30 PM. Portland based timber invest ment management company seeks a highly motivated indi vidual with a B.S. in Forestry or Forestry Management or seven to eight years equiva lent work experience in the forest management field. The successful candidate will work in our Montesano, Washing ton office. Main responsibili ties will include: the imple mentation of policies, proce dures and guidelines regard ing all silvicultural and inven tory activities, identify, plan, budget, administer, and man age projects in reforestation, silviculture, and inventory, and supervise foresters and cruis ers, as well as other forest management duties. Candi date must be a service ori ented team player with good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Com petitive salary/benefits pack age. We are an equal oppor tunity employer. Please send resume to: Vicki Reber, One SW Columbia, Suite 1720, Portland, OR 97258. Director of Finance and Operations Washington State University at Vancouver Duties: Responsible for man aging all campus fiscal, op erations and facilities units. Applicants should have ex tensive experience managing fiscal and/or facilities areas, be adaptable and customer oriented, work well with oth ers, and be capable of man aging change and uncertainty. Call (360) 737-2176 for acom plete job description. Mini mum qualifications: BA/BS, 5 years of professional fiscal and/or facilities experience. Preferred Qualifications: master's degree, degree in business, public administra tion or related field, relevant professional experience (fis cal and facilities areas, gov ernment agencies, working with rapidly growing organi zations, spreadsheets, ac counting systems, etc.). Ap plication deadline: June 16th. Salary: Commensurate with experience. To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Jo seph A. Cote, search commit tee chair, Washington State University, 1812 E McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663- 3597. WSU is an EO/AA edu cator and employer. Protected group members are encour aged to apply. BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon HMO Oregon Senior Operations Support Analyst Qualified candidate must have experience working in a large IBM mainframe and UNIX o p e ra tio n s e n viro n m e n t. Strong oral and written com munication skills are essen tial, as is excellent working knowledge of MVS, IBM JCL utilities, file structures and access methods, CA-Librar- ian, TSO/ISPF and file main tenance and recover. Off shift and week-end work is re quired. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon offers an excellent employee benefits package, flex-tim e work hours, and competitive salary. Pre-em ployment drug screening re quired. To assure your re sume is processed immedi ately, place ad #088 at the top of you r res ume or in you r cover letter. Send resume to: Blue Cross Blue Shield/ HMO Oregon Human Resources Dept., 3rd fir 100 S.W. Market Portland, OR 97207 TDD# 255-6780 Equal Opportunity Employer CCMH Adolescent/Famlly Therapist Intensive after school treatment/ socialization program for se verely emotionally disturbed adolescents 11-14, focusing on multicultural treatment for youth and families. MSW or MA degree in related field re quired, licensure preferred. Position calls for case man agement, individual and fam ily therapy, group therapy and milieu management. Experi ence with minority adoles cents preferred. F/T Case Manager Therapist Working with seriously emotion ally disturbed clients, with sub stance abuse issues in a day treatment program. Dual di agnosis experience helpful. MSW or MA degree in human services. F/T Send resume by 5/12/95 to CCMH, 6329 N.E. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97211, Attn: Alice Bergman. Contract Logging Supervisor Portland based timber invest ment management company seeks a highly motivated indi vidual with a B.S. in Forestry or Engineering or a minimum of fives years relevant work experience in either field. The successful candidate will work in our Grays River, Washing ton office. Main responsibili ties will include: contract su pervision of timber sales, con tract logging, road construc tion, maintenance, and sur veying, overseeing engineer ing operations, as well as many other duties. Candidate must be a service oriented team player with good leader ship, communication and in terpersonal skills. Competitive salary/benefits package. We are an equal opportunity em ployer. Please send resume to: Vicki Reber, One SW Co lumbia, Suite 1720, Portland, OR 97258. Electrician I $2,463 - $3,066/mo. plus benefits City of Eugene Recruiting for Facilities Division Electrician I. Must be journey level certified in Oregon. Ac cepting application packets until May 19, 1995. Obtain application packet from Hu man Resource and Risk Ser vices, 777 Pearl Street, Room 101, EugeneOR 97401, (503) 687-5061. AA/EOE Social Service Caring, enthusiastic people needed to provide supervi sion, fun, and a few hours a week with a child in need. Experience working with SED c h ild re n h e lp fu l. O regon driver's license and liability insurance required. Call The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon at (503) 222-9661, X112 for application. Equal Opportunity Employer. Mental Health Counselor-Ill Outpatient Treatment Services Starting Salary: $1,359 - $1,450 Per Month Plus Benefits The Position: CODA, Inc., seeks an experienced mid level cou nselor for our Outpa tient Treatment Services lo cated at Northeast 10th and Everett, to: Diagnose, evalu ate, and treat a caseload of primarily opiate-dependent clients (individual, group, and family counseling); Monitor, track, and record patient progress summaries; Partici pate in group and individual supervision; Coordinate client services and consult with out side agencies such as CSD, Probation and Parole, etc; Par ticipate in both development of educational curriculum and in-house training events. Physical Demands: Must be able to negotiate a staircase. Shift: Position works a com b in a tio n of daytim e and evening hours M onday through Friday. To Qualify: A Bachelor’s Degree in human services discipline and two years’ mental health/addic- tions experience are required. The re q u ire m e n t for a bachelor's degree may be waived if applicant has cur rent CADC c e rtific a tio n . Knowledge of and/or clinical experience with methadone treatment for chem ical depen dency is very strongly pre ferred. Individuals currently serving any federal, state or county parole or probation are ineligible for this position. Candidates must consent to a criminal background check. To Apply: submit standard CODA application form, in cluding screening question responses, to the address below. Application Materi als Are Available At And M ust Be R etu rn ed To: CODA, Inc., 210 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97232; Tele: (503) 236-2290 Ext. 254. CODA is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Residential Case Manager R esidential Case M anager needed to work on interdisci plinary team to access hous ing for chronically mentally ill adults. Prior experience work ing with landlords, public and private agencies preferred. Strong client advocacy skills a must. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation a must. Masters degree in men tal health related field pre ferred. Child and Family Therapist Career Opportunities Port of Portland Paramedlc/FIre Fighter Portland International Airport Starting Base Pay Rate: $32,496 Closing Date: May 5,1995 If interested and qualified, apply in person at the Port of Portland Employment Office, 700 NE Multnomah, 14th floor. Applicants residing outside the Portland metropolitan area and physically disabled applicants may request application materials by calling (503) 731-7400. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Information about career opportunities with the Port can be obtained by calling the Job Hot Line at (503) 731-7480. Job Opportunity City of Portland Principal Planner (Program Manager III: Planning) Principal Planners are responsible for managing the design, development and implementation of either the Planning Bureau’s Long Range Planning Section or the Development Review Section. Responsibilities (for both) include development of sec tion goals & objectives, monitoring budgets, staffing; managing to assure consistency with City, Departmental and Bureau Goals, including identification of stakeholders, customer-focused practices and coordinated planning. Approximate Annual Salary: $56,243 - $71,885 after 7 steps. Tentative Closing Date: May 12, 1995. Sign Inspector Sign Inspectors enforce compliance with City sign ordinances and regulations and inspect new and existing signs and awnings for conformance regarding location, size, construction, installa tion, safety, and compliance with National Electrical Code re quirements. State of Oregon Electrical Inspector Certificate required by date of appointment. Salary: Approximately $17.98 at entry, $20.54 after one year. Tentative Closing Date: May 12, 1995; no postmarks or resumes. Wastewater Operator I Wastewater Operator I’s perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks such as operating equipment, including pumps, valves, boilers, bar screens, clarifiers, digesters, sludge pumps; reading meters and gauges, and keeping records. Approximate Monthly Salary: $2,172 to $2,648. Tentative Closing Date: Friday, May 5,1995 (no postmarks). Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspectors perform inspections of new or remodeled water, drainage, waste, vent and sewage system to ensure plans, materials, and workmanship conform to plumbing code requirements. Applicants must possess all of the qualifications listed on the position announcement and attachment. Approxi mate Salary: $17.90/hour at entry, to $20.54/hour after one year. Closing Date: Open Continuous, first closing May 5, 1995. Apply at City Hall, Room 100, 1220 SW 5th Ave. Portland, OR 97204. Applications also available at local TPIC branch offices, NE Workforce Center and Urban League. Job information call: (503) 823-4352 and TDD (503) 823-3520 The City of Portland is an AA/EEO employer. Career Opportunities Port of Portland Civil Engineer Engineering Department Salary Commensurate with Experience Closing Date: May 5,1995 If interested and qualified, apply in person at the Port of Portland Employment Office, 700 NE Multnomah, 14th floor. Applicants residing outside the Portland metropolitan area and physically disabled applicants may request application materials by calling (503) 731 -7400. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Information about career opportunities with the Port can be obtained by calling the Job Hot Line at (503) 731-7480. Washington County Engineering Technician II (Traffic) $2450-$2969 per month Apply by May 5, 1995 Child and Family Therapist needed to provide outpatient services to culturally diverse Inspector ll/Buildlng population of children ages 0- $3019-$3669 per month 21. Experience working with Apply by May 12,1995 minority youth and families Accounting Assistant II desirable. Minimum 2 years (Part Time) clinical experience required. $11.91 -$14.48 per hour Masters degree in mental Apply by May 5,1995 health related field required. Competitive salary & benefits. Call (503) 648-8606/TDD (503) Send/fax cover letter & resume 693-4898 for inform ation. to: Garlington Center, 4950 C ounty a p p lica tio n and NE MLKing Blvd, Portland, supplem ental app lication OR 97211, Attn: HR. Fax: 249- forms required. Apply to: 8235 EOE Minority/disabled Washington County Personnel encouraged to apply. 155 N. First Avenue, Suite 210 Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 Teacher Summer day full tim e/tem p needed. Exper. with school aged children, flexibility a plus. To apply, call Metro YMCA at 294-3399 or N o rth /ln n e r Northeast YMCA at 294-3355. Food Service Worker/Cashier Immediate openings for part- time positions, 30 hours per week. Starting salary $5.81/ hr. Contact: Human Resources Of fice, VA Medical Center, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road. Bldg. 16. or call 503- 273-5236. Equal Opportunity Employer. Accounting Clerk III City of Eugene Finance Division $2,006-$2,482/mo. Performs a variety of complex bookkeeping duties, analyzes and prepares financial reports, and assists in the preparation of the annual budget. Requires a minimum of two years’ book keeping experience and one year of college, or equivalent. Closing Date: May 5, 1995. Obtain application packet from Human Resource and Risk Services, 777 Pearl Street, Room 101, Eugene OR 97401. AA/EOE Pharmaceutical Sales Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encour aged to apply. ▼ Project Manager , $40,000 Salary Benefits Seeking individuals with public policy management experi ence in the areas of public safety and/or economic de velopm ent to serve as a Project Manager in the Office of the Mayor, City of Portland, Oregon. Contact (503) 823-4120 for an application packet. Minorities, women and individu als with disabilities are urged to apply. Schwarz Pharm a, one o f the nation's fastest growing pharma ceutical companies, seeks a results oriented sales representative to join our dynamic team of professionals. This individual w ill call on physi cians, pharm acies, hospitals, and health care representatives in the Portland South to Medford areas. A bachelor’s degree is required; success ful sales experience is required. (30% travel). Join us, and enjoy an excellent salary/ benefits package, a company car, and outstanding potential for growth For co n fid en tial consideration please send your resume and salary require ments to Schwarz Pharma, PO. Box 86181,Vancouver, W A 98686-0181. An equal opportunity employer. SCHWARZ p h a r m a
