Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, October 22, 1997, Page 13, Image 13

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CLASSIFIEDS
Attorney
Or Dept of Justice
Community
Outreach Specialist
The Human Services Section
ot the General Counsel Divi­
sion is seeking applicants with
1-5 years exp for an attorney
position in Salem. Duties in­
clude providing advice and
litigation services to the O f­
fice of M edical Assistance
Programs, Adult and Family
Services Division and other
Departm ent of Human R e­
sources agencies. Fam iliar­
ity with state adm inistrative
law and health law is desir­
able. Salary $3,146 - $4,221/
mo. DOE. Must be OSB m em ­
ber at time of appointment.
To apply, call (503) 378-5555
X 321, (503) 378-5938 TTY.
Application deadline 11/5/97.
AA/EOE.
Non-profit community develop­
ment corporation seeks indi­
vidual to assist our Com m u­
nity Outreach work on N. Mis­
sissippi. His/her duties will in­
clude helping to o rg an ize
neighborhood projects and
working with businesses and
residents that live in and near
N. Mississippi and facilitate
thecompletion and implemen­
tation of the revitalization plan.
This is a VISTA Volunteer po­
sition for one year, with the
possibility of being extended,
and begins November 1997.
Individual needs to have:
1. Commitment to Housing Our
Families’ mission and values.
2. Ability to bring together and
motivate people and to cre­
ate a sense of com m unity
among them.
3. Ability to work with all types of
people, including people from
public agencies, n eigh b or­
hood groups, churches, the
police, businesses, and resi­
dents.
4. Ability to work independently
and as part of a team.
5. Knowledge of inner N/NE
Portland is preferred.
Application packets at Housing
Our Families, 3987 N. Mis­
sissippi Ave. Position will close
October 24.
Equal Opportunity Employer
International
Regional Assistant
Join our International Depart­
ment. Work directly with the
Regional Coordinator for the
Southern Hemisphere to pro­
cess and track distributor or­
der from receipt at Columbia
Sportswear through delivery.
R esponsibilities include a r­
ranging shipm ents of m er­
chandise, receiving and in­
voicing distributor orders.
At least 1-2 years’ related ex­
perience in administrative and
office support assignments or
e q u iv a le n t co m b in a tio n of
e d u c a tio n /e x p e rie n c e re ­
quired. Proficient in Excel and
Word. Spanish language skills
a plus.
Send resume to: Human Re­
sources, Dept. REGASST, PO
Box 8 32 2 9, P o rtla n d OR
97283, or Fax to: (503) 735-
4597. Equal Opportunity Em ­
ployer.
M a in te n a n ce /R e p a ir F/T d e ­
pendable handy person for
office cleaning, general re­
pair and maintenance for 3
site s. Som e ya rd w o rk in ­
cluded. Must have current
ODL to drive com pany ve­
hicle and prior experience.
Send resume to: Otis Clark,
CCMH, 6329 NE ML King,
Portland, OR 97211
G o v ’t F o re clo sed homes from
pennies on $1. Delinquent
Tax, R epo’s. REO 's. Your
Area. Toll Free (1) 800-218-
9000 Ext. H- 7111 for current
listings.
Garlington Center Behavioral
Healthcare
O ffic e S p e c ia lis t/O ff ice M a n a g e r n e e d e d fo r a d u lt s e rv ic e s p ro ­
g ra m . R e f # A P -A A
Com m unity Health Nurse II
(3 positions - Clinic, Field, & Bilingual)
$2,935 - $3,566/mo
Open Continuous
KBPS AM/FM - Senior Administrative Secretary II #33320
Has responsibility for making District program related decisions
and deals with staff, students and the public. The duties are
complex and require decision making which goes beyond the
range of responsibilities of most secretarial classifications.
Acts as liaison between KBPS Public Radio Foundation and
staff. Candidate would be responsible for performing the
administrative and clerical office duties associated with KBPS
radio, including budgets, grant funds, handling donations,
requisitions, purchasing, contracts and agreements, payroll
and invoices and fund drives. Experience in accounting and
bookkeeping necessary with proficiency in all budget related
procedures. Excellent computer skills with emphasis on word
processing, spreadsheets and data base management. Four
years of progressively responsible District and/or school based
office management experience, good general office skills.
This Administrative Secretary II position is on the District’s
261-day calendar. The salary schedule is IV-A - Grade J,
and pays $25,160 to $31,236 with specific placem ent
within that range dependent upon the contract the Dis­
trict has with the P.F.T.C.E. For application and complete
job description, inquire: personnel Services Department, Port­
land Publication and complete job description, inquire: Per­
sonnel Services Department, Portland Public Schools, 501 N.
Dixon St., Portland, Or 97227, (503) 916-3544. W omen,
minorities are encouraged to apply. Position closes at 4:30
p.m „ on October, 1997.
An Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug-Free/Smoke-Free
work Place.
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Gob n 97-234)
You will analyze and enter claim information mto our automated Claims Administration System (CAS)
for our Claims Training Department. You must have a High School diploma, or equivalent, and knowl­
edge o f medical terminology and ICD9 and CPT IV coding. Proficiency with 10-key and typing are a
must Excellent communication skills and the ability to work overtime are required.
D e n ta l C la im s Analysts
Job n 97-209)
You will be responsible for the accurate application of dental contract benefits within controlled guide­
lines and for proper coding and processing o f claims. You must have at least six months’ claims analyst
expenence or at least one year’ dental office expenence. Additionally, you must have a detailed knowl­
edge o f dental terminology and ADA coding. Excellent communication skills. CRT expenence and 10
key by sight is necessary.
O perations Supervisor
$3,371 - $4,097/mo
Closes October 31, 1997
Cost Accountant
Gob # 97-311)
You will prepare m onthly and quarterly cost and budget reports; assist w ith the preparation
o f annual budgets fo r Medicare. FEP and National Accounts; and file monthly, quarterly and
Urinalysis Monitor
(Tem porary Extra Help)
$10.00/hr, 15 hrs/wk
Closes October 31, 1997
annual cost re po rts as required by Regence and federal agencies. You must have a Bachelor’s
degree w ith an emphasis in Accounting and at least one year o f cost accounting expenence.
o r you will need a m inim um o f five years' financial o r cost accounting expenence w ith proven
technical and analytical skills. You must have and an extensive knowledge o f EDP applications
and cost accounting techniques, as well as PC expenence w ith Lotus. Am iPro and I VIS (o r
o th e r mainframe general ledger).
Call (503) 648-8606/TTY (503) 693-4898 for information.
County application and supplemental application forms re­
quired.
Apply To:
Washington County Human Resources Division
155 N. first Avenue, Suite 210
Hillsboro, OR 97124
C u s to m e r S e rv ic e R e p re s e n ta tiv e
(job #97-179)
You will provide accurate and timely information to our customers regarding benefits, contract adminis­
tration. eligibility, claim payments and denials. You must have at least one year o f expenence m customer
relations (within the last two years) and knowledge of medical and dental terminology You must have
excellent PC. math and communication skills as well as the ability to type 40 word per minute.
D a ta C o m m u n ic a tio n s S p ecialist
Gob # 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 minimum o f 5 years'
progressively responsible experience in the telecommunications and data communications indus­
try, and familiarity with hardware and systems architecture.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Pre-employment drug screening is
required and we support a smoke-free work environment. To apply, please indicate job # at the top of
your resume or cover letter and submit tc Regence BlueC ross B lueS hield o f O re g o n and
Mill Plain Blvd. E xtension - Industrial Segm ent
From 4th Plain Blvd. to Kotobuki W ay
Bid Date: O ctober 27, 1997 11:00 am
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Regence H M O O re g o n , H u m a n Resources, P. O . Box 1271, P o rtla n d , O R 9 7 2 0 7 -12 7 0 ,T T Y
# (5 0 3 ) 2 2 5 -6 7 8 0 . We are strongly committed to equal oppor tunity in all phases of employment
TAPANI UNDERGROUND, INC.
Regence
P. O. Box 1419 Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-1148 Fax (360) 687-7968
BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon
11 MO Oregon
WA LIC #Tapanu/147QM
W e are an equal opportunity em ployer and request sub bids from interested subcontractors and
suppliers including but not lim ited to DVBE. M B E , W BE and em erging S B E .
For more information about career opportunities, call our jo b Information I me
(800) 231-1617 or visit our website at www.bcbso.com
Employment
OREGON
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
Engineering Specialist 3
(Inspector)
Portland Public Schools
C la im s Analysts
Elections Assistant
$1,690 - $2,054/mo
Closes October 31, 1997
Oregon
D epartm ent
of
Transportation (ODOT), is
known throughout the nation
as a progressive government
agency and as a leader in
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development
and
perform ance
measures.
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ODOT IS responsible for the
coordination of transportation
programs between and among
all governmental organizations
within the state. We have immediate opportunities for the
following position:
American Family Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.
(job n 9 7 -3 16)
You will contribute to accurate claims processing by identifying m em ber eligibility on new
claims and entenng the claims o n to the appropnate processing system, ensuring accurate
inventory and tracking o f outstanding claims. You must have a high school diploma, at least six
m onths’ data-entry expenence. and the ability to type 40 wpm.
Washington County
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Snce 19 4 1. Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon has relied on the efforts of our exceptional work­
force to discover innovative routes to superior health care. Solutions Ike wellness programs, physician-
directed care and assistance to unnsurable Oregonians. Our people understand that while quality often
has a pnee, efficiency and intelligent strategies can keep costs to a minimum. If bettering the quality of
life in Oregon sounds Ike a worthwhile pursuit to you. consider our possibility
Claims Clerk
If you’re seeking new career opportunities, you’re cordially
invited to the American Family Open House At:
AMERICAN FAMILY
WT»en it com es to keeping O r e g o n
healthy, w e couldn't care more.
An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed To Diversity
New Career Opportunity
* Have unlimited income potential
* Manage your own business
* Realize career advancement
For more information, call: 968-5800
Accounting
FOR MORE INFORMATION on these and other vacacies, including
job descriptions and qualfications, please call our JOB LINE at 727-
5947. Send/Fax colver letter and resume to: GARLINGTON CEN­
TER, 911 N. Skidmore, Portland, OR 97217, Attn: HR, Fax 249-8740.
No Phone calls please.
4 i Oregon, opportunity means
great benefits, competitive
salanes, and a large variety of
careers available statewide
Currently, openings exist in the
following agencies:
You’ll meet others who have made the career switch to Ameri­
can Family-an insurance industry leader for nearly 70 years.
You'll learn how you can:
Karen Hupp
140 State Capitol, Salem Or 97310
(503) 986-1373 Fax (503) 986-1684
http://ww w.leg.state.or.us
Deadline: 11.7.97
Proctor Parents needed to provide safe nurturing homes to culturally
diverse preschool children on temporary but long-term basis.
$ 3 ,1 4 6 to $ 5 ,9 8 3 M o n th ly
S a la ry
5000 S.W. Meddows, RSVP for Date and Time.
Competitive Wage
Excellent Benefits
Challenging Environment
Implement New Technology
Advancem ent Opportunity
Clinical Supervisor II needed to supervise a dynamic team serving
SED children/youth & their birth, foster & adoptive families. Ref# CFT-
CS
O re g o n D e p a rtm e n t o f J u s tic e
Free Cash Grants!
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Garlington Center offers a full range of mental health services to
adults, seniors, children, youth and families. Our services are
designed to meet the individual, social and cultural needs of our
clients. We seek dynamic professionals for the following openings to
work in our diverse, multicultural environment:
Attorney
C ollege. Scholarships. B usi­
ness. Medical bills.
Never repay. Toll Free 1-800-
218-9000 Ext. G-7111
Project Director
Database Administrator
Systems Software Analyst
“Committed to Solving Problems Our Community
Cares About”
Attorney
Attorney position available in
the Transactions Section of
the General Counsel Division
in Salem. This position is lim ­
ited in duration and will expire
June 30,1999. Duties include
providing g eneral co un se l
services to the Dept. Off Cor­
rections relating to its Prison
In d u strie s P rogram . M ust
have excellent writing, ana­
lytical and verbal skills and be
OSB member at the time of
the appointment. To apply,
call (503) 378-5555 ext. 321,
TTY (503) 378-5938. A ppli­
cation deadline is November
14, 1997. AA/EOE
Oregon Legislature
We are seeking for a teamonented, expenenced individual for position
in Milwaukie. Will ensure daily contract compliance on major
construction projects; provide documentation to support payment and
protect acceptance; and function as a member of a crew team of 1 6
20 individuals. Requires an Associate's degree in Engineering
Technology from a recognized community college or technical school
and four years of experience directly related to engineering; or five and
one-halt years (66 months) o f sub-professional engineering
expenence. A Bachelor's degree in Engineenng. Architecture, Geology,
Mathematics or Physics may substituted for the Associate's degree in
Engineering Technology. Salary $2,306 to $3,157 a month plus
benefits. Announcement »OCDT75O5. Completed application
materials must be received by November 7, 1997. Contact ODOT
$3,146 to $4,430 monthly Call (503) 9 4 6 2 8 1 5 , TTY (503) 9 4 6
2 9 9 6 for application packet. Closing date is October 27. 1997.
Director
Position located in the Vocational Services Dept. at Oregon State
Hospital in Salem. Position is responsible for planning, implementing,
and evaluating services provided by the Vocational Services Dept. Will
clinically supervise s ta ff that provide comprehensive range of
vocational services to patients/residents. Must possess clinical
credentials as an Occupational Therapist. Excellent benefits package
and ongoing training opportunities. Salary $3,146 to $4,430 monthly.
Call (5 0 3 ) 9 4 6 2 8 1 5 , TTY (5 0 3 ) 9 4 6 2 9 9 6 for application packet.
The close date is October 2 7 ,1 9 9 7 .
Maintenance/Laborer Coordinator
Position located at Oregon State Hospital in Salem. Responsible for
coordinating the functions of the Grounds Department. Has the
responsibility for assigning and momtonng work for performing
landscape maintenance duties and maintaining a variety of records.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a pesticide license within six
months of appointment Salary $1,615 to $2.122 monthly. Call (503)
9 46 2 8 15 , TTY (503) 9 4 6 2 9 9 6 for application packet. The close date
is October 2 7,1 99 7 .
Dental Hygienist
Opening for full or part time dental hygienist located in Salem. Must hold
Oregon license. Clinic operates 8-5 M T with flexible hours. Salary is
$2,683 to $3,575 a month with benefits. Inquire at Oregon State
Hospital Dental Clinic, Dr. Kathleen McCann, Supervisor. (503) 9 4 6
2957 For an application packet contact Employee Relations Oregon
State Hospital. 2 6 0 0 Center Street NE, Salem, Oregon 9 7 3 1 0 or call
(5 0 3 ) 9 4 6 2 8 1 5 , TTY (5 0 3 ) 9 4 6 2 9 9 6 . Closing date for accepting
applications is October 29, 1997 at 5:00pm.
OREGON STATE POUCE
Cadet positions
We are accepting applications for Cadet (seasonal) positions through
November 30,1997. Minimum qualifications: 18 years or older, high
school diploma or equivalent, licensed to operate motor vehicle, and no
felony convictions. Starting hourly rate is $8.31 for the first 12 months
Cadet Application form required. To receive an application, call the OSP
Recruitment at ( 5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing
Jobline at (5 0 3 ) 3 7 8 3 7 2 5 , ext. 413 1; pick up at any State Police
Impaired) for required application packet.
Office; or write OSP Sworn Applicant Processing Section, 4 9 8 N.
For other ODOT opportunities call our Recruitment IOBUNE at (5 0 3 )
Monmouth
9863847.
postmarked on or before November 3 0,1 99 7 .
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & BUSINESS
SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION &
DEVELOPMENT
Medical Reviewer
Natural Resource Specialist 3
(Coastal Specialist)
The State of Oregon, Department of Consumer and Business Services,
Workers' Compensation Division, is recruiting for Medical Reviewers to
work in the Dispute Resolution Section, Medical Review Unit in Salem.
As a Medical Reviewer you would perform and facilitate reviews of
medical records relating to various medical services disputes; informally
resolve disputes between parties through mediation techniques;
prepare and issue administrative orders resolving such disputes; and.
assist in the formation and implementation of utilization and treatment
standards. To be considered you must have two years of experience
with responsibility for monitoring and coordinating a program or protect
in a medical services field The expenence must have included program
evaluation responsibility. Preference will be gnren to applicants with
clinical experience in surgery, orthopedic, neurology, or medical surgical
nursing. Salary $2,814 to $3,752 a month For additional Information
and application materials leave a message on the Employee Services
JoMfoe at (5 0 3 ) 3 7 8 8 9 8 0 . Recruitment closes November 4th, 1997.
OREGON STATE HOSPITAL
Director
Position located in the Rehab Services Department at the Oregon
State Hospital in Salem. Will be responsible for planning,
implementing, and evaluating services provided by the Rehab
Services Dept. Will clinically supervise s ta ff that provide
comprehensive range of rehabilitation services to patients/residents
Must possess clinical credentials as an Occupational Therapist.
Excellent benefit package and ongoing training opportunities Salary
Ave., Monmouth. OR 9 7 3 6 1 . Applications must be
Oregon's nationally recognized land use planning agency has an
immediate opening in its Portland office. The Coast Specialist is
responsible for analyzing proposed and new regulations of two
federal programs (coastal nonpoint pollution control, and listing of
coastal salmonids pursuant to the federal endangered species act)
for their programmatic and fiscal impact on the Oregon Coastal
Management Program (0CMP) and for recommending the
appropnate state response. Salary $2,671 to $3,5 76 a month plus
benefits Application and announcement #LE 97 0 8 9 6 available from
local state employment offices, D IC D ( 5 0 3 ) 3 7 3 -0 0 5 0 or on world
wide w eb a t h ttp ://w w w .d ash r.state o r.u s/. Application deadline is
November 14, 1997.
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located in Salem and Portland. The
other two are in the Rural Development
and com m unity Services Division
located in Bend and Medford.
A pplication
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announcem ent
» L E 9 7 0 8 7 8 are available from local
state employment offices. OLCD (5 0 3 )
3 7 3 0 0 5 0 , or on World Wide Web at http://w w w .daehr.state.or.us/.
Application deadline is November 14, 1997.
OREGON BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Administrative Assistant
(Personnel/Payroll Assistant)
Part time position located in Portland The Board of Medical Examiners,
a licensing and disciplinary board, seeks an expenenced, well organized
administrative specialist to assist in coordinating personnel, contract
and payroll functions. You must have 3 years' clerical/secretarial
experience which included 2 years at a full performance level
coordinating office procedures. Training may substitute for up to 1 year
of expenence (preference may be gnen to candidates with personnel,
payroll or contracts expenence). Salary is $1,316 to $1,747 a month
with an excellent benefit package Call (503) 2 2 9 5 8 7 3 ext. 225 tor
application packet. Closing date is November 5, 1997
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Corrections Production Coordinator 3
(Furniture Manufacturing Coordinator)
This position is located in Salem and provides supervision and training
to inmate workers in all phases ot a large furniture manufactunng
operation. Requires three years' lead work expenence. one year
coordinating the production of finished goods in a woodworking
manufactunng environment. Salary is $2,471 to $3,246 a month with
excellent benefits. Job announcement (LE97O977) and a State of
Oregon employment application may be obtained through any Oregon
empkiyment department OR call (503) 3 7 8 6 0 1 3 OR log onto our
web site at h ttp :///w w w .d o c .s ta te .o r.u s . Recruitment closes
November 3 ,1 9 9 7 .
Program Representative 2
(Inmate Grievances/Minortty Affairs Representative)
One vacancy available in Ontario Will be responsible for institution wide
program development and coordination in support of inmates regarding
inmate grievances and inmate minority affairs. Requires four years'
technical/professional expenence analyzing advising, instructing the
public concerning specific programs (two years of which inwiked
monitoring, representing and reviewing programs) Salary is $2,712 to
$3,6 42 a month with excellent benefits Job announcement
(LE970980) and a State of Oregon employment application may be
obtained through any Oregon Employment Department OR c a l (503)
3 7 8 6 0 1 3 OR log onto our web site at http://w w w doe.state.or.us.
Recruitment closes November 3, 1997
Program Representative 2
(Rules Representative)
One vacancy available in Ontario Will be responsible for institutionwide
program development and coordination in support of inmates and staff
regarding institutxxi rules, policies and procedures Requires four years'
fecbnical/professional expenence analyzing advising, instructing the
public concerning specific programs (two years of which involved
momtonng, representing and reviewing programs). Salary is $2,712 to
$3.6 42 a month with excellent benefits. Job announcem ent
(L E 97 0979) and a State of Oregon employment application may be
Planner 3
Oregon's nationally recognized land use planning agency has nine
current Planner 3 vacancies. Salary $ 2 ,8 0 3 to $ 3 ,7 5 2 a month plus
benefits; pending legislative review, the salary range for these
positions may be changed to $3,0 85 to $4,1 31 a month plus
benefits. Planner 3 in these positions provide technical assistance
to cities and counties, other agencies, land owners and citizens;
manage grants, agreements and consultant contracts; evaluate
land use plans and decisions; and assist in developing regional
approaches to urban and rural planning problems Seven of these
positions are in the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM)
Program and Urban Review Program of the Urban Services Division
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obtained through any Oregon employment department OR c a l (5 0 3 )
3 7 8 6 0 1 3 OR log onto our web she at h ttp ://w w w d o e .s ta te o r.u e
Recruitment closes November 3 ,1 9 9 7 .
/ h e a e are (uat some of the current openings available with the
State of Oregon. For additional information, a copy of the State ot
Oregon Application Form and more com plete announcem ent
listings, call the S ta te Jobline (Oregonian Inside U n e ) ( 5 0 3 )
2265555
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http:,
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divisions are proud to be equal opportunity employers.