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T he P ortland O bserver • O ctober 29, 1997_____ CLASSIHEDS Sales Before you come work for us as a REGISTERED REP, Check our references! According to fortune m agazine, W ashington M utual w as rated by its peers as the num ber one m ost adm ired savings institutions in the country. Join one of the country’s leading brokerage program s w ith W M Financial Services. W e have served N orthw est Investors since 1888. We have 4 Full tim e Financial C onsultant positions open in the Portland/Vancouver area. You m ust have 2 yrs investm ent sales experience, a Series 7 N ational S ecurities license and Series 63 State securities license. You m ust be able to w ork in a team environm ent. W e o ffe r a full line of m utual funds and annuity products as well as stocks and bonds. Qualified should send a resum e to: d applicants applici ÜÍD Washington Mutual T h e frie n d o f th e f a m ily * 851 SW 6th Ave. Suite 230, Portland, OR 97204. Job Opportunity: CITY OF PORTLAND New Job Listings POLICE DATA TECHNICIAN TRAINEE: $9.17 hr. to $14.20 after 3 years. Tentative Closing Date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7,1997. PARK ATTENDANT: $14.75 hr. at entry to $16.75 after 1 year. Tentative Closing Date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7,1997. HOUSING INSPECTOR: $15.58 hr. to $19.71 after 3 years. Tenta tive Closing Date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1997. OPEN CONTINUOUS: CLERICAL SPECIALIST: $1,856 monthly to $2,590 after 3 years. Opens WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29,1997. SPECIAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RECRUITMENT FOR TALENT BANK EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR TRAINEE FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE POLICE CORPS PROGRAM POLICE OFFICER (4 YEAR DEGREE) CALL 823-3530 OR 823-4160 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. For other job listings call (503) 823-4573, TDD (503) 823-3520. Submit completed applications to City Personnel 1400 S W 5th A ve., 10th fir., Portland, OR 97204. SOME applications are also available by TUESDAY NOON at PCC Cascade Skill Center, NE W orkforce Center and NE One Stop Center (NE MLK, Jr. Blvd). The City of Portland is an AA/EEO employer. P age B7 O P E R A T IO N S M A N A G E R - Food Industry P ro fe ssio n a l with significant operational e x perience to m anage c o lle c tion, storage, and distribution of food to local helping a g e n cies in the P ortland M etro area and regional agencies throughout the state. A d d i tional m anagem ent re sp o n sibilities include inventory con trol. volunteer coordinatio n, food sorting/recovery o p e ra tions, and facility/equipm ent m aintenance, and 20 person staff in tw o sites in Portland. M ust be an innovative team p la y e r w ith stro n g p e o p le m anagem ent skills, and a b il ity to assist in form ulating and im plem enting cre a tive new approaches to the d is trib u tion of donated food. Send letter with salary requirem ents & resum e to O regon Food Bank, 2540 NE Riverside W ay, Portland, OR 97211 by 11/5/ 97. Equal O pportunity E m ployer. A ttorney McMenamins Attorney Oregon Department Of Justice Criminal Justice Division L im ite d d u r a tio n v a c a n c y (approx. 2 yr) in the District Attorney A ssistance Section of the C rim inal Justice D ivi sion in Salem. D uties include providing trail assistance to d is tr ic t a tto r n e y ’s o ffic e throughout the state. P ros ecutor experience in an O r egon district a tto rn e y’s office throughout the state. P ros ecutor experience in an O r egon district attorney's office with w ide range of cases p re ferred. S e e kin g a p p lic a n ts with experience conducting grand jury investigations and prosecuting public corruption cases. M ust be O SB m em ber at tim e of appointm ent To apply, call (503) 278-5555, ext. 321, (5 0 3 ) 3 7 8 -5 9 3 8 TTY Application deadline is D ecem ber 1, 1997. A A /E O E. Now hiring for FT breakfast cook positions at our Kennedy School location in NE Portland. Com peti tive wage & benefits available. Please apply in person M-F, l()am-2pmat 1624N W G lison(use side entrance on 17th). Faxible schedules need only apply. McMenamins is an equal opportunity em ployer. VChen it comes to keeping O regon healthy, we couldn't care more. Since 1941, Regence BlueCross BlueShteld of Oregon has relied on the efforts of our exceptional workforce to discover innovative routes to supenor health cane Solutions like wellness programs, physician-directed care and assistance to umnsurable Oregonians. Our people understand that while quality often has a pnce. efficiency and intelligent strategies can keep costs to a minimum. If bettenng the quality of life in Oregon sounds like a worthwhile pursuit to you, consider our possibilities: C la im s A nalysts (job # 97-320) You will analyze and enter claim information into our automated Claims Administration System (CAS) for our Claims Training Department You must have a High School diploma, or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology. Proficiency with 10-key and typing are a must. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work overtime are required. Education Nurse Supervising RN’s Oregon State Hospital $2,81 Oto $3,773 Monthly Salary NOW HIRING - full-tim e M ental Health S upervising R N ’s fo r a variety of specialty program settings in Adult Forensics, A d u lt T re a tm e n t S e rv ic e s , and the Child, adolescent and G eriatric population in a p sy chiatric hospital. Position lo cated in Salem. These are m anagem ent positions th a t w ork in an inte rd iscip lin a ry treatm ent team setting. S u pervisory or charge e x p e ri ence is required. E xcellent b e n e fit p a c k a g e in c lu d e d . Educational differential. For m ore in fo rm a tio n , c o n ta c t Em ployee R elations fo r an application packet, At: O regon State Hospital, 2600 C enter Street NE, Building 29, S a lem, OR 97310 or call (503) 945-2815, T TY (503) 945- 2996. C losing date is N o ve m ber 12, 1997. AA/EO E C o s t A c c o u n ta n t Instructor/counselor for TR IO P rogram (S tu d e n t S u p p o rt Services). M inim um q u a lifi cation: M .E d./M A /M S and 2 years teaching experience in p ostsecon dary eduction in cluding experience with stu dents w ho are culturally and ethnically diverse; com puter com petence and great w rit ing e x p e rie n c e . D e a d lin e p o s tm a rk : N o v e m b e r 26, 1997. For application packet: Jeffery Sm ith, 503/725-4457 or write PSU, Mail: EEPS, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207- 0751. PSU is an equal oppor tunity em ployer. (job # 9 7 -3 1 1) You will prepare monthly and quarterly cost and budget reports: assist with the preparation of annual budgets for Medicare. PEP and National Accounts: and file monthly, quarterly and annual cost reports as required by Regence and federal agencies You must have a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting and at least one year o f cost accounting expenence. o r you will need a minimum of five years' financial or cost accounting expenence with proven technical and analytical skills. You must have an extensive knowledge of EDP applications and cost accounting techniques, as well as PC expenence with Lotus. AmiPro and IVIS (or other mainframe general ledger). E xecutive S e c re ta ry I (job # 97-315) In this position, you will be a member of the team that supports the executive functions o f the President. To qualify, you must have a minimum of three years o f secretanal expenence and knowledge of executive office practices. Attention to detail is critical. 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 |ob U at the top of your resume or cover letter and submit to Regence BlueCross B lueShield o f O re g o n and Regence H M O O regon , H u m a n Resources, P. O. Box 1271, P ortland , O R 9 7 2 0 7 -1 2 7 0 ,1 I Y # (5 0 3 ) 225-6780. We are strongly committed to equal opportunity in all phases o f employment. A & D C o u n s e lo r s e r v in g m ulticultural clients in N/NE Portland. R equires 6 m onths experience or training, and CADC certifiable. (If currently in recovery, 2 years co ntinu ous sobriety required). Send resum e by 1 1 /7 /9 7 to: S. Cheeks, 3716 NE ML King, Portland, OR 97211. Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon HMO Oregon 1 or more information about career opportunities, call our Job Information bne: (800) 231-1617 or visit our website at www.bcbso.com Employment A ttorney G Attorney ,7 n O re g o n , o p p o r t u n ity m e a n s great benefits, competitive salaries, and a large variety of careers available state-wide. Currently, openings exist In the following agencies: Oregon Department of Justice Garlington Center Behavioral Healthcare “Committed to Solving Problems Our Community Cares About” 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: Child & Family Therapist needed to provide a range of clinic and community based mental health triage, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention. Ref # CH-OP Case M anagerneeded for our residential team Serving CMI clients. Ref # CM-Plaza Case Manager needed to provide supportive therapy and a full range of intensive case management services to CMI clients. Ref #CSS- ICM General Council Division A ttorney vacancy in the g o v ernm ent Services S ection of the G eneral C ouncil D ivision in Salem . M ust have e xce l lent w riting, a n a lytica l and verbal skills and the ability to w ork constructively with o th ers. Duties include providing general counsel services to the O regon State Lottery and other state agencies. S alary range is $3,146 to $5,938 a month. To apply, call (503) 3 7 8 -5 5 5 5 , ext. 321, (503) 378-593 8 TTY. A p p lica tio n d e a d lin e is N o v e m b e r 14, 1997. M ust be O SB m em ber. AA/EOE. Accounting Office M anager general ledger accountant. Financial Specialist needed duties include research and follow-up of client billing accounts. FOR MORE IN FO R M ATIO N ontheseand other vacancies, includ ing job descriptions and qualifications, please call our Job Line at 727-5947. Send/fax cover letter and resume to: GARLINGTON CENTER, 911 N. Skidmore, Portland, OR 97217, Attn: HR, Fax 249- 8740. No. Phone calls please. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY - “ « Computer Technologies Now is the ideal time to join Applied Computer Technologies (ACT), a com pany that is leading the way in providing software solutions for operations/facili- ties management in school districts, col Mental Health Direct Care Positions available in Troutdale/Gresham. leges and universities. Headquartered in North Carolina, ACT was recently ranked among ‘ INC 500' fastest grow ing companies in the U S. This has cre Working w/disabled adults. No exp. needed. Starting wage $5.95-$6.80. * Kaiser Benefits ‘ Paid Trainings *Fun Activities *Raises every 6 mons. *Room for Advancement Please call 244-1149. ated an exceptional opportunity for an: ACCOUNT MANAGER Northwest Territory We seek an energetic self-starter who enjoys sales and working independently. Working in the Northwest Territory area, you will be responsible for calling on Washington County prospects, conducting onsite presenta tions, follow -up, exhibiting/attending trade shows, and other related sales/ Sr. Accounting Assistant $ 2 ,3 2 8 -$ 2 ,8 2 9 /m o C loses N ovem ber 7, 1997 Sr. Mental Health Services Coordinator Medicaid Authorization Specialist (Child, Youth, and Fam ily Specialty) $ 3 ,5 4 0 -$ 4 ,3 0 4 /m o C loses N ovem ber 7, 1997 Call (503) 648-8606/T T Y (503) 693-4898 for inform ation. C ounty application and supplem ental application form s required. Apply to: W ashington C ounty H um an R esources D ivision 155 N. First Avenue, Suite 210 H illsboro, O R 97124 W om en, m inorities, and people w ith disabilities are encour aged to apply. telemarketing functions. To qualify, you must have excellent writ- ten/oral communication skills and knowl edge of PCs, Windows, and MS Office Overnight travel and som e weekend travel involved. You’ll be impressed with our com peti tive salary, com m issions, bonuses, expenses and benefits, and the corpo rate administrative support! Please fax resume with cover letter indicating sal ary requirements and job code (NW) to: Donald Harbour, Applied Computer Technologies, Fax: <702) 787-B469. The deadline for acceptance of re sumes Is November 3,1997. An Equal Opportunity Employer/AA / , /a te . I ffyie. rtaaatp. W 8 OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION O re g o n D e p a r tm e n t of Transportation (ODOT), 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 coordination of transportation programs between and among all governmental organizations within the state. We have immediate opportunities for the following positions: Principal Executive/Manager E (Preliminary Design Engineer) We are seeking a Professional Engineer for a position in Salem to manage the Preliminary Design Unit and the Blcycle/Pedestrian Program Unit. Will provide leadership on major design projects, provide employee coaching, and schedule priorities and workloads. Requires Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) and three years of management experience in a public or private organization which includes responsibility for developing program rules and policies, long and short-range goals and plans, program evaluation and budget preparation: OR three years of professional experience as a project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives; project evaluation; and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget. Graduate level courses in management may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Salary $3,466 to $4,884 a month plus benefits. Announcement # OCDT7527. Completed application materials must be received by November 14, 1997. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (503) 986-4030 (TTY 503-9863854) to request application packet. Workforce Development Coordinator/Human Resource Consultant We are seeking an innovative human resource (HR) professional with a broad based knowledge of HR management functions to provide internal human resource consulting and process improvement expertise In La Grande. HR functions to Include, but not limited to, employment and labor relations, workforce training and development, safety and occupational health, and organization development. Requires four years of experience as an organizational development, management development, or organizational Improvement professional. Your experience must include responsibility In administering or coordinating a project similar to those listed In the "Duties and Responsibilities" section of our job announcement. A Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. Salary $2,683 to $3,575 a month plus excellent benefits. Announcement »0CDT7486. Completed application materials must be received by November 13, 1 9 9 ' Contact OCOT Recruitment at (503) 986-4030 (TTY 986385 4 for the hearing impaired) for required application packet. Environmental Program Coordinator 1 (Clean W ater Program Representative) We are seeking applicants with strong communication and analytical skills for a position In Portland. Will assist In the Implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); develop and implement an Illicit discharge investigation program, develop and present a water quality maintenance manual and training program; participate in co permittee meetings; and develop and document experimental water quality research projects. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 30 quarter or 20 semester hours In an environmental science, a physical science, a natural science, engineering, or a closely-related field such as sociology, land use planning, economics, and cultural resources; OR three years of technical office, lab or field work experience developing environmental programs. Salary $2,199 to $3.010 a month plus benefits. Announcement »OCDT7526. Completed application materials must be received by November 14, 1997 Contact ODOT Recruitment at (503) 9864030 (TTY 9863854 for the hearing Impaired) for required application packet. Administrative Specialist 1 (Call-Taker Operator) Use your strong communication and computer skills for challenging position in Salem. Will handle multiple incoming calls and coordinate communications between field units, local and county law enforcement, emergency services, state agencies and the public; monitor and operate a variety of communicatlon/radlo equipment and Computer Assisted Dispatch system to obtain and provide routine and emergency information; and relay information for contact and dispatch of emergency services and/or personnel. Requires three years of administrative support experience which included two years at a full performance level performing typing, word processing, other generation of documents, or eriterlng/retrieving information using a computer system utilizing various software programs/systems; and lead work responsibility or coordination of office communications, procedures and/or processes Those applicants who have training and experience in similar incident or emergency response programs or operations are preferred. All applicants will be subjected to a Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) background check. Salary $1,755 to $2,329 a month plus benefits. Announcement »0CDT7508. Completed f« S 9 application materials must be received by November 17, 1997. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (503) 9864030 (TTY 986385 4 for the hearing Impaired) for required application packet. For other OOOT opportunities call our Recruitment J0BUNE at (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 3 8 4 7 . OREGON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE P araleg al The Department of Justice occasionally has openings In Salem for Paralegals. There are two current openings. One full-time position in Transactions Section of General Counsel Division to review transaction and procurement documents to determine compliance with legal requirements; perform legal research of federal regulations and cases regarding public contracting; provide assistance to attorneys during negotiation of complex transactions and research title documents. The second is a half time position in the General Counsel Division to research legislative history of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations. Duties include: review of documents, etc. a, State Archives, State and Supreme Court Libraries and Capitol, use of Westlaw and Internet, and summarizing conclusions In writing. Salary range is $2,024 to $2814 a month for the full-time position, and prorated salary and benefits for the half-time position. Applications for either of these two positions must be received by November 13 to assure consideration. To apply for these positions and/or future Paralegal 2 class openings, obtain State of Oregon application (PD 100) and Paralegal 2 classification recruiting announcement 0C 940693 at any State Employment Department office, call (5 03)3765555 ext. 322, TTY (503)3765938 In Salem, or Internet: http://w w w .das.state.or.us/jobs/. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING Program Technician 2 (Community Involvement Officer) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) has one current opening for a Community Involvement Officer in Salem/Monmouth. This position develops and implements citizen Involvement and participation at all levels of decision making along with parallel participation from the public safety constituents. Responsibilities include implementing citizen involvement by developing and planning timelines for public events, administering and coordinating the publication and distribution of a monthly DPSST newsletter, representing the agency on interagency committees before public groups and to the media, as well as developing training education and mentorship programs and/or processes to support and empower all citizens affiliated with DPSST. Two years of experience with responsibility for program or project monitoring and coordination is required. The experience must have included program evaluation responsibility. Salary range Is $2,815 to $3,753 a month. Obtain a State of Oregon application (form PD 100) and Job announcement LE970903 from a local Oregon Employment Department office or most state agency personnel o fflce i or contact Jerl Hammer at (5 03)3 762 100 , ext. 231, TTY (5 0 3 )3 7 6 4 6 7 2 . Send completed application materials to: Human Resource Services Division, Examination Section, 155 Cottage St. N.E., Salem, OR 9731041318 or fax to (503)3764596. Closing date is November 4, 1997. DIVISION OF STATE LANDS Eastern Oregon Field Operations M anager Division of State Lands (DSL) has one current opening for a permanent position in Bend. This position supervises and directs DSL proprietary and regulatory programs for Eastern Oregon Including mineral, waterway, sand and gravel leasing, land sales and exchanges, easements, removal-fill permitting and jurisdictional wetlands Rangeland program experience is desirable. Five years of experience In supervision, staff-technical, or professional level work related to the management of natural resource programs Is required. This includes one year of supervision and management of a program, section or unit, or project leader responsibilities, which include one or more of the following areas: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long and shortrange goals and plans, c) program evaluation, or d) budget preparation. A Bachelor's degree in a field related to management such as Business, Public Administration, or Natural Resource Management may be substituted for up to three years of the required program management experience but will not substitute for the one year of specialized experience. Salary range is $2.856 to $4021 a month Job announcement (OC/LE970976) and application may be obtained from any local office of the Employment Department of from the Division of State Lands, Personnel Office, (503)3763805, ext. 223, 775 Summer St. N.E., Salem. OR 97310 or Internet access www.gopher.state.or.ue. Completed application and test responses must be received by 5 p.m. on November 7,1997. 7hese are just some of the current openings available with the State of Oregon. For additional Information, a copy of the State of Oregon Application Form and more complete announcement listings, can the State Jobline (Oregonian Inside Une) (503) 2265555 »7777, TTY (503) 3764672. visit your local Employment Department, or log onto our web site at http://www.dasbr.state.or.us/Jobs/. The State of Oregon and all Its divisions are proud to be equal opportunity employers. I
