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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.
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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
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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