Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, July 30, 1997, Page 12, Image 12

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    Banking
Loan Coordinator (9702270)
We have a Loan Coordinator A
position open at our busy Lake
Oswego Hom e Loan Center.
T h e in c u m b e n t m u st be
p ro fic ie n t in c lo s in g and or
p ro c e s s in g
c o n v e n tio n a l,
g o v e rn m e n ta l, F H A , s e lf
e m p lo y e d
and
c u s to m
construction transactions. Must
have 2 yrs recent related exp.,
k n o w le d g e of re s id e n tia l
lending concepts and related
g o v e rn m e n t
re g u la tio n s ,
e x c e lle n t c u s to m e r s e rv ic e
s k ills
a nd
w ritte n /o ra l
comm unication skills.
Salary $1904-$2381.
External MTG Loan
Development Rep (9702271)
We also have an External MGT
Loan Reposition open in our
L a k e O s w e g o H LC . T he
incumbent will originate one- to
fo u r-fa m ily re s id e n tia l m tg.
lo a n s
o b ta in e d
th ro u g h
s o lic ita tio n from real estate
b ro k e rs a nd th e p u b lic by
calling real estate brokers to
generate business. Must have
dem onstrated sales ability and
exp. marketing products to the
real estate community; exp. in
o rig in a tin g g o ve rn m e n t and
conventional single/multi family
residential loans, knowledge of
governm en t regulations and
exc. custom er service and inter
personal skills.
Salary: commission
W ashington Mutual offers exc.
b e n e fits
and
c a re e r
opportunities. If interested go to
any bank branch and get an
application. We Do Not accept
resumes without a completed
application. Mail application to:
851 SW 6th Ave. Suite 230
Portland, OR 97204
“ For a complete list of
Openings call our job hotline
at 800-952-0787.
Women and Minorities
encouraged to apply
f
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Wanted:
Musclemen
To star as superheroes/
villains for comics, magazine
features & film. Send photos/
profiles to:
Kermit Franklin-Publisher,
Franklin Publishing, 6189
Happy Street, Marrero, LA
70072-3528
Washington State
University Vancouver
seeks tw o A dm ission
C ounselors.
Both positions are full tim e, per­
m anent student affairs (adm in­
istrative faculty) positions, un­
der the direction of the A ssis­
tant D irector of Adm issions.
WSU Vancouver is a dynam ic
2-year upper division and gradu­
ate institution of W ashington
State U niversity with a strong
com m itm ent to grow th The
A d m issio n C o u n s e lo rs w ill
market WSU Vancouver to pro­
spective undergraduate trans­
fer and graduate students The
following specific duties will be
divided between the two posi­
tions according to the skills and
experiences of each person
hired. D uties in clu d e : develop
and im plem ent re cru itm e n t
strategies in collaboration with
the Asst. Dir. of A dm issions,
provide transfer student advis­
ing both individually and in
groups, develop brochures and
flyers with desktop publishing,
coordinate cam pus visitation
program, develop and maintain
the A dm issions’s W eb page,
supervise classified staff, re-
cruit/advise prospective stu ­
dents from community colleges,
business and industry, and the
com m unity at large.
M in im u m
R e q u ir e m e n ts :
Bachelor’s degree; excellent
written and oral com m unica­
tion skills; dem onstrated ability
in public relations, recruiting or
marketing; demonstrated com ­
m itm ent to custom er service
and w orking in a team environ­
ment; basic word processing
and spreadsheet skills.
P re fe rre d R e q u ire m e n ts : E x­
perience with diverse popula­
tions; advanced com puterskills
to include W eb page d evelop­
ment and desktop publishing;
su p e rv is o ry skills; w o rk in g
know ledge of financial aid and
telemarketing; and adm issions
and/or advising experience.
Q u a litie s : The successful candi­
dates will dem onstrate an e n ­
thusiastic commitment to higher
education, high energy, be well
organized, have a sense of
humor, and enjoy w orking in a
team oriented environm ent.
A p p lic a tio n D e a d lin e : All appli­
cation m aterials m ust be po st­
marked or received by 5:00 PM
on August 29,1997. C om plete
application m aterials include: a
current resum e, letter of appli­
cation, and three letters of rec­
ommendation. Send to: W ayne
Brown, Chair, Admission Coun-
s e lo r S e a rc h C o m m itte e ,
W ashington State U niversity
Vancouver, 14204 NE Salm on
Creek Ave., Vancouver, W A
9 8 6 8 6 -9 6 0 0 A d s e a rc h @
vancouver.wsu.edu W SU is an
Equal O pportunity/A ffirm ative
Action em ployer. P rotected
groups are encouraged to a p ­
ply. For more information about
Janitors needed at
ServiceMaster PT-Evenings-
Flexible Schedules No exp.
required 249-2035 Mon-Fri.
A Real Deal
$124,900
3 Or 4 Bdrms, 2 Bths, Family Rm, Gar plus off St.
Parking, Deck, Patio, Fncd Yrd, Cntrl Air, Sec Sys,
Hrdwd under Carpet, This is a lovely home located
among nicely maintained homes in North Portland.
Johns’ Landing CONDO
1 Level» 2> -Bdm n 2 Bths, I Gar, Cntrl Air, Frplc,
new paint, Patio, River and Mt. Views. This simply a
great buy at $ 1 67,000.
City Home
A p p lic a tio n D eadline : All appli­
cation m aterials m ust be post­
Electrical Construction Com­
marked or received by 5:00 PM
pany, Portland, OR-a large
on August 29,1997. C om plete
w e ll-e s ta b lis h e d and re ­
application materials include: a
spected electrical contractor
current resume, letter of appli­
has immediate need for inside
cation, and three letters of rec­
W irem en E lectricians. L i­
ommendation Sendto: Wayne
censed in Oregon and/or
Brown, Chair, Admission Coun-
Washington for various Port­
s e lo r S e a rc h C o m m itte e ,
land area projects. E C Com­ W ashington State U niversity
Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon
pany is an NECA/IBEW mem­
Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA
ber. For further information,
contact Dick Larson at 1 -800- i 9 8 6 8 6 -9 6 0 0 . A d s e a rc h @
vancouver.wsu.edu WSU is an
659-3511.
E C Company is an Equal Op­ Equal O pportunity/Affirm ative
Action em ployer P rotected
portunity Employer and sup­
groups are encouraged to a p ­
ports a Drug Free Workplace
ply. For more information about
Program.
W SU V a n c o u v e r - h t t p : / /
Electrician
Customer Service/
Security
Will Train for positions in Manufac-
turing/lndustrial sights.
Duties include access control, driving
patrol and computer scanning. Re­
quires high grooming standards, able
to pass screening and criminal back­
ground check. Company provides
education and training tor slate reg'd
cert. Full/partime grave/day shifts.
Starting $7-7.25, 401K
paid vacation,
uniform allowance.
www.vancouver.wsu.edu
Are you an organized energetic individual, who likes working
with people? Do you like variety in your work?______
I f So This Is The Job For You!
A Non-profit Community Development
Corporation
is currently accepting applications for a Resource
Development Coordinator. This a full time position that
includes volunteer coordination, publication ot
newsletters, annual reports, special events planning and
some grant writing. You must be available to work at
least two Saturdays a month.
Salary range is $22,O(X)-$25.()()() a year plus benefits,
DOE.
Please send your resume to P.O. Box I 1268, Portland,
OR 97211
An equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women
are encouraged to apply.
Employment
2 4 hour* a day, 7 days a w eek. TTY In
Salem (5 03 ) 3 7 8 4 6 7 2 (hearing Impaired)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only Computer modem
access via the Internet: W orld W ide Web •
h ttp ://w w w .d a a h r .s ta te .o r .u s /lo b a /.
A p p lica tion s m u tt be received by Human
Resource Services Division by 5 p.m.,
August 13, 1 99 7 . If you need additional
Inform ation, please ca ll (5 0 3 ) 378-3253.
. 7 b O re g o n , opportunity means a variety of careers available state-wide,
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
competitive salaries and great benefits. Currently, openings exist In the
Construction Inspector
For appt. and directions call:
following agencies:
American Protective Services
Contract Security Professionals
(360) 574-2222 (503) 283-2481
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Construction Inspector, Facilities Services. Required: Associates degree in
Building Inspection technology; or two years o f experience inspecting
construction projects: or three years experience supervising commercial,
Equal Opportunity Employer M/E
coordination o f tra n sp ortatio n program s between and am ong all
governm ental organizations w ithin the state. We have Immediate
RESEARCH
Oregon Departm ent of Transportation (0D 0T), is known throughout the
nation as a progressive government agency and as a leader in team
development and performance measures. ODOT is responsible for the
are in compliance with contract documents and approved materials:
keeping accurate records of the material consumed, employees by craft
opportunities for the following position:
and construction progress; studies plans and specifications for knowledge
The Child W elfare Partnership at
Portland State University invites
applications for two research as­
sociate positions to conduct a
major, five-year child welfare re­
search and evaluation project.
Transportation Engineer 2
(Electrical Design Engineer)
The Process Evaluator will con­
duct a qualitative process analy­
sis of Oregon’s federal Title IV-E
waiver implementation. The Im­
pact Evaluator will collect and
analyze service outcome data. A
doctoral degree in social work or
related social science is preferred
for each position. A masters de­
gree is required. Experience in
management of research projects
and experience with child wel­
fare-related programs and evalu­
ation are desired. Both positions
are fixed-term, non-tenured.
work. Salary $ 3 ,2 5 1 to $4,444 a month plus benefits. Completed
Send cover letter, resume and
three references by August 22 to:
Child W elfare P artn ersh ip
industrial or multi-unit building construction projects: or an equivalent
combination of training and experience: and an "A" Level certification in one
of the following areas: Structural. Mechanical. Electrical or Plumbing or be
able to obtain certification within six months. Major duties Include
inspecting construction work in progress, verifying that m aterials delivered
We are seeking an innovative individual with electrical design experience for
a position in Salem. Will design the portions o f movable bridge, cathodic
protection projects and other projects concerned with the utilization of
electrical energy Requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) and
a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University
and at least tw o years of experience as responsible designer for electrical
application materials m ust be received by August 1 5 ,1 9 9 7 . Announcement
K0CDT7278 Call (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 503-986-3854) to request
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of work, scope, methods of construction required and docum entation on
testing to assure compliance with contract documents; working with
architects and contractors concerning contract documents, materials,
construction schedules, etc.; coordinating contractors schedules with
University and Departmental schedules; and assists in "final inspection"
noting all deficiencies. Salary $2,6 05 a month C ontact OSU Department
of Human Resources, 14th and Jefferson, Corvallis, OR 97331-2132, or call
(5 41 ) 737-3103 or TTY (8 00 ) 735-2900. All application materials m ust be
received by closing date of August 8 ,1 9 9 7 .
application packet.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
For other ODOT opp o rtu iltle t call our Recruitment JOBLINE at (503)986-3847.
Word Processing Technician 2
(Legal Word Processor)
The Oregon Departm ent o f Justice has Word Processing Technician 2
OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
(class #CO531) positions in Salem and Portland. There is a current
Personnel Officer 1
(Management Services)
vacancy in Salem. These positions perform high volume legal document
production work. Preference tor legal and /o r M icrosoft word for Windows
experience. Appointment above firs t step available for experienced
There Is a current opening for the State of Oregon Employment Department
in Salem. This is a Management Service position directly responsible for
employee recruitm ent and selection and the coordination of Department
finance packages with the Department o f AdminisVative Services (DAS).
a pplicants. Salary $ 1 .5 4 6 to $ 2 ,0 2 4 a m onth. A nnouncem ent
# 0 C 9 1 0 0 8 4 . Obtain State of Oregon a p p lic a tio n (PD 1 0 0 ) and
a n n o u n c e m e n t a t any S ta te E m p lo y m e n t o ffic e , c a ll ( 5 0 3 ) 3 7 8 -
Duties include conducting studies and projects to streamline personnel and
training procedures within the Department and assuring conformance with
5 5 5 5 e x t. 3 2 2 , or TTY ( 5 0 3 ) 3 7 8 - 5 9 3 8 In S a le m , o r In te rn e t:
h ttp ://w w w .d a a .s ta te .o r.u s /J o b s /. Apply before August 11, 1 997 to be
all legal guidelines. The State of Oregon is com m itted to achieving a
workforce which reflects the diversity of the state's population. People of
considered for current openings.
color, people with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
_ / hose are Just some of th e current openings available w ith th e S ta te of
Recruiting announcement, minimum qualifications, test questions and
Oregon. For additional Inform ation, a copy of th e S ta te of Oregon
required state applications are available at all Oregon Employment
Departm ent Field Offices on the State Jobs Display. Salary $2,127 to
Application Form and more com plete announcem ent listin g s, ca ll the
S tate Jobline (Oregonian Inside Line) (5 0 3 ) 225 -5 5 55 # 7 7 7 7 , TTY (5 03 )
$ 2 ,8 5 6 a m onth. Announcement » LE 970612. Announcem ent and
application are a lto available by calling the $ ta te of Oregon Jobline
3 7 8 4 6 7 2 , v isit your local Employm ent Departm ent, or log onto our web
s ite at h ttp ://w w w .d a s h r.s ta te .o r.u s /J o b s /. The S ta te o f Oregon and all
(Oregonian Inside Line), (5 03 ) 225-5555, e x t. 7777, In Portland,
Its divisions are proud to be equal opportunity employers.
P ortland State U n iversity
P.O. Box 751
Accounting
Portlan d, OR 97207-0751
Portland State University is an
equal opportunity employer
Customer Service/
Clerical
Northwest Natural Gas Com­
pany has an immediate open­
ing for a Sr. C ustom er Sup­
port Rep in ourMarket Ser­
vices D epartm ent Please
re fe re n ce
R e q u isitio n
#97129. Application deadline
is 8/1/97
For job information and qualifi­
cations, contact:
JOB INFORMATION LINE -
Portland Area
(503) 226-4211, ext 2434
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Only those called for interview
will be notified.
When it comes to keeping Oregon
healthy, we couldn't care more.
Since 1941. Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f O regon has relied on the efforts o f o u r exceptional workforce to discover innovative routes to supenor
health care. Solutions like wellness programs, physician-directed care and assistance to unmsurable Oregonians. O u r people understand that while
quality often has a price, efficiency and intelligent strategies can keep costs to a minimum. If bettering the quality o f life in Oregon sounds like a
C o m p u te r O perations Specialist
Want to work with a wonder­
ful group of volunteers? Want
to work in a multi-cultural en­
vironment? Here’s your
chance to make a difference!
A Non-Profit Community
Development Corporation
is currently accepting applica­
tions for our maintenance posi­
tion. This is a full time position
with benefits after a 90 day pro­
bation period. Starting pay
4 or S BDRMS, 2 BTHS, Formal Livning and
Is $8.00 to $12.00an hour
Dining Rooms, Informal Eating Room, Full Bsmt, Gar,
Lrg. Attic, Office, Sun Porch, Hdwds on main, Nicely
Landscaped, Enclosed Yrd, Well Insulated, Storm
Windows and Doors, Security System, West Hills and
City view. This home is for a buyer who knows value in
the Portland area and wants a nice home that is
convenient to everything in a great, improving part of
the city. Seller simply needs a smaller place.
Call: George or Reg Hendrix 230-1390
depending on experience and
you must be willing to work at
least two Saturdays a month.
Please send resume to
P.O. Box 11268, Portland,
OR 97211
An equal
opportunity employer.
Minorities and women are
Sr. U N IX Systems A d m in is tra to r
flob # 235)
flob tt 5046) - S alem O ffice
Blue Cross and Blue Shield o f Oregon H M O has an immediate opening
You will install, evaluate, administer and support U N IX servers and
fo r a C om puter Operations Specialist in o u r Information Systems
workstations, as well as develop, standardize and document the
D epartm ent in Salem. To qualify, you must have PC.JCL and operations
configuration, operation and recovery procedures for o u r Com puter
expenence and knowledge o f change control. Effective w ritte n and
System and Technology Group. To qualify, you must have a degree in
verbal communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to lift 50
Com puter Science, Mathematics o r Information Technology (o r equivalent
pounds and w ork twelve hour shifts on a rotating basis.
w ork expenence). You must possess at least six years' expenence in data
processing o r scientific computing w ith at least 4 years' expenence in
Claim s Analysts
U N IX System Administration (preferably w ith Sun Solans and AIX).
(Job # 234)
C ost A cco u ntant
Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon has immediate opportunities for
Claims Analysts You will analyze and enter claims information into our
flob # 2 1 4 )
automated Claims Administration System (CAS) fo r our Claims Training
You will prepare monthly and quarterly cost and budget reports: assist
D epartm ent You must have a High School diploma (o r equivalent) and
w ith the preparation o f annual budgets fo r Medicare. FEP and national
knowledge o f Medical Terminology and ICD9 and CPT IV coding.
accounts; and file monthly, quarterly and annual cost reports as required
by Regence and federal agencies. You must have a Bachelor's degree with
S ecretary I
Tired of working
corporate
America?
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w orthw hile pursuit to you. consider o u r possibilities:
an emphasis in Accounting and at least one year o f cost accounting
(Jo b# 194)
You w ill use your team w ork skills to provide office administration
duties and project support to the Executive Secretary and
management staff o f o u r Actuarial and U nderw riting Services
D epartm ent. You must have at least three years' related w o rk
expenence and a High School diploma (o r equivalent). You must have
expenence, o r you will need a minimum o f five years' financial o r cost
accounting expenence. You must have and an extensive knowledge o f
EDP applications and PC experience w ith Lotus, AmiPro and I VIS (or
other mainframe general ledger)
C u sto m er Services R epresentative
PC expenence w ith email. W o rd o r AmiPro, Excel o r Lotus 1-2-3 in
addition to PowerPoint o r Freelance.
flob # 179)
As part o f our M ember Services D ep a rtm e n t you will provide accurate
M em bership A ccounting C le rk
flob # 226)
You will perform clerical and administrative dirties to support the
Membership Accounting Department. You must have a High School
and timely information to o u r customers regarding benefits, contract
administration, eligibility, claim payments and denials. You must have at
least one year o f expenence in customer relations (within the last tw o
years) and knowledge o f medical and dental terminology.
diploma (or equivalent) and general office expenence including
M arketin g Technician I
knowledge o f standard accounting pnncipals.
flob # 183)
D ental Analysts
You will function as an extension o f the National and Major Account
Marketing Sales Team to contribute to the sales o f new business and to
flob # 97-209)
You will be responsible fo r the accurate application o f dental contract
service existing clients. You must have a High School diploma and at least
benefits within controlled guidelines and for proper coding and
one year o f expenence working w ith the public, preferably in the health
processing o f claims. You must have at least six months' claims analyst
care field. Knowledge o f general office procedures and PC applications
expenence o r at least one yea/ dental office experience. Additionally, you
including W indow s and Lotus 1-2-3 is required, as is the ability to learn
must have a detailed knowledge o f dental terminology and A D A coding.
quickly w ith minimal assistance.
W e offer competitive salaries and benefits package Pre-employment drug screening is required, and we support a smoke-free w ork environm ent To
apply, please indicate |ob It at the to p o f your resume or cover letter and submit to R egence B lueCross B lueShield o f O re g o n H M O O re g o n ,
H u m a n Resource«, P. O . Box 1271, P ortland , O R 4 7 2 0 7 -1 2 7 0 ,T D D ft (5 0 3 ) 225-6780. W e are strongly com m itted to equal opportunity in
all phases o f employment.
4W Regence
ORHiOMftWSS
BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon
HMO Oregon
For more information about career opportunities, call our Job Information Line:
1 -800-231-1417 o r visit o u r w ebsite a t w w w .bcbso.com .
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O R F fi O N
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