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•-V- T he P ortland O bserver • O ctober 15, 1997 P age B7 V h v i lis e I n Customer Support Representative Facility Controller Relief Staff Needed: For A Male Work/Release Facility NW Natural, based in down town Portland, has an imm edi ate opening for a Part-Time Cus tomer Support Representative. This position is expected to av erage 30 hrs/week, including Saturdays. Pay rate is $10.75/hr with a great benefit package. For job information, qualifications and a p p lic a tio n p ro c e d u re , please contact: Job Information Line - Portland Area (503) 226-4211, Ext. 2434 An Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace TRANSIT OPERATOR (PART-TIME) Salem Area Mass Transit Dis trict is now accepting applica tions for part-time bus drivers. Would work afternoon or evening hours. W age rate $11.56 per hour. No previous large vehicle driving experience required. We train. Call (503) 588-2424 or pick up a detailed description and official application form at 3140 Del W ebb Ave. N. E., Sa- em, OR 97303. Completed ap plication form must be received at District by 5:00PM October 24, 1997. An Equal Employment Opportu nity Employer. High school graduate or equivalent. Must be physically able to climb stairs, walk and stand for prolonged periods and able to relate to staff and residents. Must be able to pass drug test and criminal background check. Starting pay $7.50 per hr. ♦ Purchasing Specialist Supplies Guru!! C oordinate supply purchasing fo r c o r p o r a te o ffic e s e m p h a s in g e c o n o m ic s of scale and efficient use of re sources. D eve lo p m e n t and m a in ta in s u p p ly in v e n to ry . W ork with vendors on o b tain ing bids and m ake re co m m e n d a tio n s fo r im p ro v in g supply sourcing. M inim um tw o to three years w ork experience as a p u r ch a s in g s p e c ia lis t. E x p e ri ence m anaging supplies in ventory and analyzing usage. S e n d re s u m e to : Human Resouces, Dept. PURSPEC, P.O. Box 83239, Portland OR. 97283, or FAX to: (503) 735-4597. Equal Opportuntiy Employer. EARN EXTRA MONEY DELIVER THE US W EST DEX TELE P H O N E B O O K S GREATER PORTLAND area people w/vehicles to de liver phone books. Must be 18 yrs. or older & available 4/5 day light hours CALL 256-4801 Radio Board-OP/Announcer - Part-Time - Applicants must be available to w ork w e e k ends and/or late nights. Ex perience preferred. Send re- s u m e /r e fe r e n c e s to EN TER C O M - 4614 SW Kelly, Portland, O R 97201 -Equal O pportunity Em ployer. Request for Proposals T he O regon Econom ic D evel opm ent D epartm ent is accept ing proposals from providers w ith proven ability to enhance current business assistance a n d s e rv ic e d e liv e ry p r o cesses on a com m unity-w ide scale. The D epartm ent seeks to im prove the effectiveness of existing m inority business assistance program s. S pecifi cally, new ideas that enhance service de live ry processes, and innovative ideas w hich design new business a ss is tance opportunities that are currently not in place. Request RFP at 503-986-0206. A p p li cation are due by 5:00 p.m ., N ovem ber 7, 1997. l-lo i f I.m b d U s e v iin - Call 503-288-0033 A ttorney Attorney OR Dept of Justice Closing date October 19, 1997 Send resumes to P.O. Box 11373 - Portland, OR 97211 Job Opportunity: City Of Portland New Job Listings HIGH CLIMBER: $32,448 at entry to $39,187 after 1 year. Tentative Closing Date: Friday, October 24, 1997. PROGRAM MANAGER II (Communications): $3,980 at entry to $5,084. Tentative Closing Date: Monday, November3,1997. No Fax’s. PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Housing & Community Development: $3,460 to $4,420. Seeking applicants for the po sition of solicitor General. S al ary $4,654 - $6,552/m o DOE. The solicitor G eneral heads the 28 attorney appellate Di vision. Duties include general oversight and supervision of day to day operation and long- range planning and m anage m ent of the A ppellate D ivi sion. Please call (503) 378- 5555 x 321 for a detailed job a n nou ncem ent. A p p lication deadline 10/20/97. AA/EOE. C leans D istrict vehicles and fa cilities and perform s routine m aintenance on district equip m e n t, b u ild in g s , b u s sto p signs and bus shelter. S ta rt ing wage $10.00 per hour. Call (503) 588-2424, or com e by Salem Area M ass T ransit District, 3140 Del W ebb Ave., N.E., Salem , OR 97303 to o b ta in a d e ta ile d v a c a n c y a n n o u n c e m e n t and o ffic ia l application form . A pplications m ust be received at D istrict by 5:00 p.m ., O c to b e r 24, 1997. An Equal O pportunity Em ployer SPECIAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RECRUITMENT FOR TALENT BANK EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR TRAINEE FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE POLICE DATA TECH. TRAINEE POLICE CORPS PROGRAM POLICE OFFICER (4 YEAR DEGREE) CALL823-3530or823-4160 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. For other job listings call (503) 823-4573., TDD (503) 823-3520. Submit completed applications to City Personnel 1400 SW5th Ave., 10th Fir., Portland, OR 97204. SOME applications are also available by TUESDAY NOON at local TPIC branch offices, NE Workforce Centerand Urban League. The City of Portland is an AA/EEO employer. fo r a nonprofit educational program for an ethnically & econom i cally diverse group of m iddle school students. M ajor responsi bilities include program outreach & adm issions, planning & coordinating the sum m er program , recruiting, training & su p e r vising faculty, and day to day logistics of the sum m er program T he position is part-tim e during the school year and full-tim e in the sum m er. Call 297-1894 or send cover letter and resume by October 25th to: Evelyn W altenbaugh H um an R esources M anager 8825 SW B arnes Road Portland, OR 97225 S um m erbridge Portland is a tuition-free, com prehensive pro gram that prepares high-potential m iddle school students for success in rigorous academ ic high school program s. The program provides education, counseling, and advocacy and focuses particularly on students w ho have lim ited educational or econom ic opportunities. The Sum m erbridge program is com posed of a six-w eek sum m er session, follow ed by year- round academ ic and personal support. D uring the sum m er, talented high school and college students serve as teachers and role m odels. C lasses em phasize reading, w riting, m ath, and study skills. The program also stresses leadership, per sonal responsibility, self-esteem and creativity. The program is sponsored by The Catlin G abel School. Equal O pportunity E m ployer Banking and M ortgage Excellent Career Opportunities! External MTG Loan Development Rep W e have an 4 External MTG Loan Rep positions available in our C lackam as/122nd Sunnyside H om e Loan Center. The in cum bent w ill originate one-to fo u r fam ily residential mtg. loans obtained through solicitation from real estate brokers and the public by calling to generate business. M ust have dem onstrated sales ability and exp. m arketing products to the com m unity; exp. in originating governm ent and conven tional single/m ulti fa m ily re sidential loans, know ledge of governm ent regulation and exc. custom er service and inter personal skills. Salary: C om m ission. W e offer a professional w ork environm ent and an exc. com pen sation package, applications are available at all bank branches. Mail application to: Hl) Washington Mutual The friend of the family® 851 SW 6th Ave., Suite 230 Portland, O R 97204 For a complete listing of current openings, call 1 -800-952-0787. EOE Garlington Center Behavioral Healthcare G “Committed to Solving Problems Our Community Cares About” G arlington C enter offers a full range of m ental health services to adults, seniors, children, youth and fam ilies. O ur services are designed to m eet the individual, social and cultural needs of our clients. W e seek dynam ic professionals for the follow ing openings to w ork in our diverse, m ulticultural environ m ent: C H ILD AN D FAM ILY T H E R A P IS T for C hildren's Program. $23,600-27,217. Ref. #C H -C F T C linical S u pervisor II needed fo r the P re-V ocational team serving adult CM I clients. Ref. #V O C -C S Proctor Parent needed to provide safe nurturing hom es to culturally diverse preschool children on tem porary but long term basis. O ffice S pecialist/O ffice M anager needed fo r adult services program . Ref # AP-AA FOR M ORE IN FO R M ATIO N on these and other vacancies, including job descriptions and qualifications, please call our Job Line at 727-5947. Send/fax cover letter and resum e to: G AR LIN G TO N C EN TER , 911 N. Skidm ore, Portland, OR 97217, Attn: HR, Fax 249-8740. No Phone calls please. An Equal O pportunity E m ployer C om m itted To D iversity I A ttorney Attorney OR Dept of Justice Seeking applicants with 0-4 yrs exp for an attorney vacancy in the G overnm ent Services S e c tio n in S a le m . S a la ry $ 3 .1 4 6 - $ 4 ,2 2 1 /m o . D O E . Duties include providing le gal advice to a num ber of state agencies including the Dept of C orrections, O regon Youth Authority, S ecretary of State, dept of Transportation and State Police. Please call (503) 378-5555 x 321 for a detailed job announcem ent. A pplication deadlin e 10/30/ 97. AA/EOE. W hen it comes to keeping Oregon healthy, we couldn't care more. Since 19 4 1, Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon has relied on the efforts o f our Tentative Closing Date: Friday, November 7, 1997. No Postmarks. Summerbridge Portland Coordinator Columbia Sportswear Company® Service Worker f illi- exceptional w orkforce to discover innovative routes to supenor health care Solutions like wellness programs, physician-directed care and assistance to unmsuraWe Oregonians O u r Portland Development Commission Affordable Rental Housing Request For Qualifications people understand that while quality often has a pnce, efficiency and intelligent strategies can keep costs to a minimum. If bettenng the quality o f life in Oregon sounds like a worthw hile pursuit to you, consider o u r possibilities: D e n ta l C la im s A nalysts (Job # 97-209) You will be responsible for the accurate application o f dental contract benefits within controlled guidelines and for proper coding and processing o f claims You must consistently meet performance and quality standards set by the departm ent as well as keep abreast o f contract procedure and system changes You must have at least six months' claims analyst expenence o r at least one year' dental office expenence. Additionally, you must have a detailed knowledge o f dental terminology and A D A coding, as well as the ability to w ork under pressure and maintain Statements due 3:00 p.m., October 31,1997 a cooperative and pleasant attitude Excellent communication skills, CRT expenence and I0 key by sight is necessary PDC is seeking a qualified d e veloper, ow ner and m anager to develop and m anage 90 units of affordable perm anent housing for low incom e, fo r m ally hom eless individuals. New construction and/or re hab o f v a c a n t m u ltifa m ily h o u s in g a re e lig ib le . T h e project’s m anagem ent/oper- ating plans m ust address the needs of a low incom e tenant population surrounding busi nesses, and n e ig h b o rh o o d residents. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m., O ctober 31, 1997. c/o Port land D evelopm ent C om m is sion, 1900 SW 4th Avenue, S u ite 100, P o rtla n d , O R 97201. for m ore inform ation please contact Bruce W ade at (503) 823-3278, or Terry Sim m ons at 823-3391. C u s to m e r S e rv ic e R e p re s e n ta tiv e (Job # 9 7 -179) You will provide accurate 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 You must have excellent PC. math and communication skills as well as the ability to type 40 w ord per minute D a ta C o m m u n ic a tio n s S pecialist (Job # 97-306) You will coordinate design, installation, maintenance and support o f all corporate data communications operations and network management systems. Qualified candidates will have a m inim u m o f 5 years' progressively responsible expe rie nce in th e telecom m unications and data communications industry, and familiarity with hardware and systems architecture W e offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Pre-employment drug screening is required and we support a smoke free w ork environment. To apply, please indicate |ob # at the top o f your resume o r cover letter and submit t R e g e n c e B lu e C ro s s B lu e S h ie ld o f O r e g o n a n d R e g e n c e H M O O r e g o n , H u m a n R e so u rces , P. O . B o x 12 7 1, P o r t la n d , O R » 7 2 0 7 - 1 2 7 0 , T T Y # ( 5 0 3 ) 2 2 5 -6 7 8 0 . W e are strongly com m itted to equal opportunity in all phases o f employment. *&© Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon HMO Oregon For more information about career opportunities call our Job Information Line (800) 231*1617 o r visit our website a t www.bcbso.com Cmwpanles ID Work f.» in oarcoN Employment Tri O re g o n , o p p o r t u n it y m e a n s great benefits, competitive salaries, and a large variety of careers available s ta te w id e . Currently, openings exist In the following agencies: fate -fa ' ty/serfa/itty. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Oregon D ep artm ent Transportation (ODOT), of must be received by October 29, is Contact ODOT Recruitment at ( 5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the known throughout the natfon as a progressive government agency and as a leader In team development and performance measures. ODOT is responsible for the coordination of transportation programs between and among all governmental organizations within the state. Vite have immediate opportunities for the following positions: Transportation Engineer 2 (District Operations Coorttiator) We seek applicants for a position In The Dalles. Position has responsibility for overseeing the engineering, planning, permitting and contracting activities for the District. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportatiorvrelated Engineering and two years of professional-level experience in the practice of transportation engineering; OR five years of engineering experience and have an EIT/FE, LSIT/FLS, PE or PLS. Two of the five years must have been performing professional-level engineering duties. Registered Professional Engineers preferred. Salary $3,251 to $4,444 a month plus benefits. Announcement #0CDT7448. Completed application materials must be received by October 3 1 ,1 9 9 7 Contact OOOT Recruitment at (503) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 986-3854 for the hearing impaired) tor required application packet. Transportation Engineer 2 (Traffic Signal Specialist) We are seeking applicants for a position in Salem. Will originate traffic signal designs, review designs prepared by other engineers and provide training to lower level engineers. Requires a Bachelor's degree In civil or transportation- related Engineering and two years of professionaHevel experience in the practice of transportation engineering; OR five years of engineering experience and have an EIT, LSIT, PE or PLS. Two of the five years must have been performing professional-level engineering duties. Registered Professional Traffic Engineers are preferred. Salary $3,251 to $4,444 a month plus benefits. Announcement #0CDT7449. Completed application materials must be received by October 31, 1997 Contact OOOT Recruitment at (503) 9 8 6 4030 (TTY 9863854 for the hearing Impaired) for required applcatlon packet Transportation Engineer 2 construction and testing activities; and monitor activities and serve as an instructor In proper sampling and testing procedures. Requires B a c h e lo r 's d e g re e w ith m a jo r coursework in CMI or Transportatiorwelated Engineering, PE, PLS, fE/DT or fLS/LSff registration/certlfication. Salary $2,545 to $3,477 a month plus benefits. Announcement #0CDT7422. Completed application materials 1997. hearing Impaired) for required application packet. Associate Transportation Engineer (Pavem ent M anagem ent Specialist) We are seeking applicants for a vacancy In Salem. Will prepare pavement designs for transportation projects, investigate and analyze pavement design problems, gather and verify data from the Traffic Section and field s tu d ie s , and prepare pavement design alternates and other office engineering work Requires a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in civil or transportation-related engineering’ ; OR a PE, PLS FE/EIT or FLS/LSIT registration/certlfication -NOTE: Applicants anticipating receipt of related Bachelor's degree must provide proof of degree by January 15, 1998. Official appointment to position will be contingent upon this inform ation being confirmed Salary $ 2 ,5 4 5 to $ 3,4 77 a month plus benefits Announcement »0CDT7444 Completed application materials must be received by November 7, 1 997 Contact OOOT Recruitment at (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing Impaired) for required application packet. For other OOOT opportunities ca l our Recruitment JOBUNE at (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 3 8 4 7 . DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Fiscal Auditor 1 The Oregon Department of Justice has a fulltim e Fiscal Auditor 1 position available in Portland in the Charitable Activities Section. This position audits and analyzes annual financial reports filed by charitable corporations, prepares detailed audit reports, and assists in audits of charities, professional fundraisers and charitable gaming operations. Requires one /ear of financial a u d itin g e x p e rie n c e and a B a c h e lo r's d e g re e w ith 3 0 q u a rte r h ou rs In accounting and auditing OR three years of accounting experience which included one year of financial auditing, preferably auditing government agencies. Strong tax background preferred. Salary $ 2 ,3 2 9 to $ 3 ,0 9 8 a m onth. Obtain State of Oregon application (PD100) and recruiting an"°,u" c,e nlent #LE970953 31 any local Employment Department office or call (503) 3 7 6 5 5 5 5 ext. 322, TTY (503) 3 7 6 5 9 3 8 In Salem, or Internet h ttp ://w w w .d a s.state.o r.u s/lob s/. Filing deadline for current vacancy Is October 2 9 ,1 9 9 7 . OFFICE OF ENERGY Communications Program M anager (Assistant Project Manager) We are seeking for team-oriented, experienced individual for position in Milwaukie. Will assist the Project Manager with overseeing 15-20 construction engineering team members who are responsible for ensuring Contractor compliance with terms of transportation construction projects, performing preliminary engineering on future projects and other engineenng-related activities. Requires a Bachelor's degree In Civil or Transportation-related engineering and two years of professional-level experience; or five years of engineering experience and have a FE/EIT, FLS/LSIT, PE or PLS certification/registration. Salary $3,251 to $4,444 a month plus benefits Announcement #OCDT7502. Com pleted application m aterials m ust be received by Novem ber 3 , 1 9 9 7 . C o nta ct ODOT R ecruitm ent at (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for th e hearing Im paired) tor required application p ac ket. The Communications Program Manager directs and implements the Office's public information and communication programs. Work Includes designing strategies to inform the public about programs and services, writing inform ational m aterials, serving as an agency spokesperson and maintaining positive media relations. Looking for a strong background in written communications Requires four years' experience advising and Instructing others in public relations and communications, and monitoring or conducting reviews of a public relations/communicatlons program. Salary is ? 2,684 10 * 3 '5 7 6 a month. For An application packet, call (503) 3784040 (leoetftrist/TTY) or emaf LrrhLKi Jna@statezxus (M ule ( o r mailing address and phone number). Completed application materials must be received in our office by October 22,1997 For Information about the Oregon Office of Energy, log onto our W eb site: h ttp ://w w w .c b s .s ta te .o r .u s /e x te r n a l/o o e OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Principal E xecuthre/M anager C Plumber (Traffic M anagem ent Operations Center Supervisor) We are seeking applicants who have a strong traffic engineerlng/operations or incident/emergency response background for position serving the Portland Metropolitan Area. Will provide overall leadership and operational direction to the Traffic Management Operations Center and Incident Response programs which Includes freeway management systems, dispatching riazard/incident response teams and operation of an extensive motorist information network system Requires five years of supervision, staff-technical, or professional-level work related to Traffic Engineering/ Operations; or Incident/Emergency Response Program s/Operations Salary $2,856 to $4,021 a month plus benefits. Announcement #OCOT7501. Completed application materials must be received by October 31, 1997 Contact OOOT Recruitment at (503) 9 8 6 4030 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing knpaked) for required appfcattm packet Valid Oregon Plumber s license required and one year as joumey-tevel plumber or completion of approved apprenticeship program Major duties include; opening drains; repairing plumbing; repairlng/replaclng hot water heaters; installing Pyrex. polypropylene. PVC. lead, cast iron or galvanized drain lines; installing drinking fountains, water coolers, water lines, spnnkler Irrigation systems, lab equipment (sterilizers, X-ray machines, liquid air machines, sinks); repairing/servicing backflow prevention devices; removing/repalnng/replacing steam radiators; assisting in planning new mstallations/alterations: and packing/greasing expansion joints on steam lines In steam tunnels and In manholes. Salary $2,341 a month Contact 0S U Departm ent of Human Resources, 14th A Jefferson. Corvallis, OR 9 7 3 3 1 -2 1 3 2 , ( 5 4 1 ) 7 3 7 -3 1 0 3 , TTY ( 8 0 0 ) 7 3 5 2 9 0 0 . tor application m aterials. All application m aterials m ust be received by dosing date of October 2 4 ,1 9 9 7 , / h e s e are Just some of the current openings available with the State of Associate Transportation Engineer (Assistant Quality Control/Q uallty Assurance Coordinator) We are seeking a team orlented. experienced Individual with strong com m unication and analytical skills for a position in Portland Will perform required quality assurance testing to ensure contract compliance on transportation construction projects; provide and m aintain consistency In f Oregon. For additional Information, a copy of the State of Oregon Application Form and more complete announcement listings, call the State Jobline (Oregonian Inside Line) (5 0 3 ) 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 # 7 7 7 7 , TTY ( 5 0 3 ) 3 7 8 4 8 7 2 , visit your local Em ploym ent D epartm en t, or log onto our w eb site at http://w w w .daahr.state.or.us/Jobs/. The State of Oregon and all Its divisions are proud to be ecpial opportunity employers
