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
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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
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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
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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.
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