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JAN. 28, 1998 (Tljt' IJortlanh (iMiserucr Page K8 CLASSIFIEDS Community Detention Monitor: Field monitor for at-risk youth who have been diverted from secure detention to supervision in the community. Responsibilities include random face to face visits with youth at their home, school and/or place of employment. Ensure that youth are in compliance with their court ordered release. Report on activities to officials of the Juvenile Court. Experience with ethnically diverse populations, good oral/written communication and computer skills, make sound assessments of youth’s activities in the commu nity. Education: BA/AA plus 2 years relevant experience or HS/GED plus 4 years relevant experience. Special requirements: Reliable insured vehicle, fluency in Spanish or Asian dialect desired. Salary: $6.33-$7.45/hr. plus $0.29 mileage reimbursement. Full time 40 hours a week. Must pass an in-depth criminal history check prior to job offer. Position closes: February 8, 1998 Resume to: Mail: Volunteers of America of Oregon, Inc. 537 SE Alder, Portland 97214 Attn: Community Detention Monitoring Program Equal Opportunity Employer AColum bia V Sportswear Company® International Regional Assistant Join our International Department. Support our European Account Representative in all aspects of order processing from receipt of order through delivery and invoicing. Responsibilities include tracking or ders, arranging for shipment of product and documenting exports. At least 1-2 years’ related experience in administrative and office support assignments or equivalent combination of education/experi- ence required. Excellent organizational and communication skills required. Proficient in Excel and Word. Foreign language skills a plus. Send resume to: Human Resources, Dept. REGASST, PO Box 83239, Portland OR 97283, or FAX to: (503) 735-4597. Equal Opportunity Employer. Director, Housing Development Vancouver Housing Authority Senior professional position, reports to Executive Director. Re sponsible for planning, directing, performing all housing develop ment activities. VHA has proven track record with portfolio of owned/managed real estate over $50 million. Requires proven track record with development & financing, property acquisition, credit & properly valuation; excellent written/oral communication skills; knowledge of real estate financing, low income housing tax credits, tax-exempt revenue bonds, etc., and ability to simulta neously plan organize, and implement multiple projects. Minimum bachelor’s degree and 5 years progressively responsible experi ence or equivalent. Please list salary history in your cover letter. Excellent benefits. Call (360) 694-2501 for application packet. Resume without applications will not be accepted. Submit to Vancouver Housing Authority, 500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661 by 5 p.m. Monday March 9, 1998. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER W hen it comes to keeping O regon healthy, we couldn't care more. Since 19 4 1. Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon has relied on the efforts o f our exceptional w orkforce to discover innovative routes to superior health care. Solutions like G leaning Coord - d is tin Advertising/Sales guished non-profit seeks ex perienced & enthusiastic in dividual to develop well func tioning gleaning orgs in co operation with statewide food bank Network. Req. exp. in community organizing, facili tating, volunteer mgmt, and org. development. Req over night travel and use of per sonal vehicle to conduct meet ing statewide. Send resume & salary reqs by 2/24/98 to Oregon Food Bank, 2540 NE Riverside Way, Portland, OR 97211. Equal O pp o rtu nity Employer. Are you a results oriented, highly motivated sales pro fessional with a minimum of two years experience selling a d v e rtis in g to lo ca l m e r chants? If so, you owe it to yourself to talk to us! The ideal candidate will have a proven record of one call clos ing with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills. We offer a com petitive compensation pack age, excellent benefits, 401K, and more! To see if you’ve got what it takes to make it with a top notch national com pany listed on the NY Stock Exchange call M-F between 8 am-6pm EST 1-800-345- 1123 or 503-859-2922. Immediate openings for pre engineered steel b u ild in g craftsman in Portland area. To setup interview call. D. Anderson Enterprises, Inc. 530-283-5997 Assistant wanted in busy N E Portland Chiropractor's office Need a caring, enthusiastic addition to our staff 32 hours/ week. Good people skills. Will train. Call today for an appli cation interview at 287-5504 (Teresa). K ick off 1998 with the U ltimate P art - time J ob Food Resource Developer - distinguished non-profit seeks experienced & enthusiastic individual to identify, solicit and obtain donated food from new resources outside of Willamette Valley. Req de gree or 5 years exp. in food industry, sales or marketing, e x c e lle n t c o m m u n ic a tio n skills, ability to analyze and m anage re cords, & good co m p ute r skills. R equires overnight travel and use of personal vehicle to conduct calls around state. Send re sume & salary reqs. by 2/24/ 98 to Oregon Food Bank, 2540 NE Riverside Way, Port land, OR 97211. Equal O p portunity Employer. Health & Physical Ed. Director We are looking for a highly m o tivated individual who has ex perience working with diverse youth in a health and athletic setting, and who will plan, or ganize and initiate programs for boys and girls age 6-18. Responsible for recruitment, volunteer coaches, and ref erees. Part-time, 25 hours a week, Mon thru Fri. Contact Michael R. Smith Blazers Boys & Girls Club 5250 NE MLK Blvd., 282-8480 Deadline: February 2, 1998 W U P S IS H IR IN G ! Rated as the #4 Most Adm ired Employer in the nation by Fortune Magazine $8.50 - 9.50/hour to start » » » » opportunities for advancement various part-time shifts availali must be 18 years or older full benefits for employees & dependents DROP B Y . . . THE NORTHEAST WORKFORCE CENTER, INC. 4106 North Vancouver Ave, Portland 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Monday through Friday $ Hi $ Get Cash Now! Multnomah Education Service District WHY WAIT FOR YOUR MONEY? You can sell your structured settlement, Insurance, annuity, inheritance or lottery winnings Job Information Hotline 257-1510 257-1599 TDD An Equal Opportunity Em ployer And Drug Free Work Place For more information, please call the W orkforce Center at 503-288-4370 For Cash now! Integrity Funding Sources 1-888-5 FUNDME An Equal Opportunity Employer Employment 7n Oregon, opportunity means great benefits, com petitive salaries, and a large variety of careers available statewide Currently, openings exist in the following agencies: Stiate of ff/i/ierta/utu. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) Oregon D epartm en t Personnel Officer 2 (Sr. Recruitment Analyst) of 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 program s between and among all governmental organizations within the state. We have an immediate opportunity for the following positions: Transportation working with a variety of public members, local jurisdictions, jjnvate interest or business groups are preferred. Salary $2,856 to $3,830 a month plus benefits. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (503) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing impaired) for required application packet. Completed application materials must be received by February 17, 1998. (ODOT). Workforce Development Section Manager (Principal Executive/Manager F) We have an immediate need for an experienced human resource professional for a position in Salem. Will provide functional direction, outreach, research and analysis for the Department's recruitment programs, processes and recruitment team members; develop and manage recruitment projects to support the development and integration of the Department's recruitment plans and strategies; provide technical expertise and counsel to managers, employees and potential applicants to recruit a highly qualified and diverse work force. Requires one year of professionaHevel personnel expenence which included employee relations, classification, compensation, recruitment, training, testing, selection, benefits, personnel rules interpretation, or labor relations; AND a Bachelor's degree in Personnel Management. Industnal Relations, Industnal Engineering. Business Administration. Public Administration, or a closely related field or three more years of relevant experience in a Human Resource field. Salary $2.712 to $3,642 a month plus benefits. (Announcement #OCDT8OO7(. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (503) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing Impaired) for required application packet. Completed application materials must be received by February 1 3,1 99 8 . administration support team in the Superintendent's office. Ybu must have at least three years of secretarial/adm inistratlve support experience. Must have computer proficiency. Experience in a medical facility preferred. Salary $1,757 to $2,346 monthly plus an excellent benefit package For additional Information and a detailed Job announcement (LE980067) with test questions, please call 9 4 5 2 8 1 5 . Completed applications must be 1 received by January 3 0 .1 9 9 8 . DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Stationary Boiler Operator There are four Limited Duration positions (funded through August 2000) located in Wilsonville, responsible for the operation and maintenance of a high pressure steam boiler system and auxiliary equipment. Requires two years experience as a boiler operator or completion of an approved boiler operator apprenticeship program. Salary: $2060-52725 mo Excellent benefits. Job announcement » LE970293B and State of Oregon employment application may be obtained through any Oregon Employment Department or can (5 0 3 )3 7 6 6 0 1 3 or log onto our web site at http://w w w.doc.state.or.us. Recruitment closes February 3. 1998. Information Systems Specialist 7 Database Analyst C la im s A nalysts Apply your workforce and organizational development expertise as the Oregon Department of Transportation's Workforce Development Section Manager in Salem, Oregon. You will provide managers with direction and support for their management, workforce development and organizational development decisions Provide strategic direction to the Department in aligning development activities with future needs: manage the Department's performance management process: and create and lead projects aimed at increasing organizational effectiveness. Ybu will lead and direct a staff o f 16 persons with an annual budget of approximately $1.1 million. Requires 6 years experience in management of professional level work in workforce or organizational development, a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Development/Management. Organizational Development, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to 3 years of required experience. Salary $ 3,830 to $5,389 a month plus excellent benefits. (Announcement #0CDT8061|. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (5 0 3 ) (Job # 233) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 -3 8 5 4 for the hearing Impaired) for required You will analyze and enter claim information into o u r automated claims processing system. You Recruitment at (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing or log onto our w eb site application packet. Completed application materials must be received Impaired) for required application packet. Completed application must have a High School diploma o r equivalent. Knowledge o f medical term inology and ICD9 additional technical Information regarding this position, you may by February 1 9 ,1 9 9 8 materials must be received by February 1 3,1 99 8 . Principal Executive/Manager D (Survey Manager) Environmental Program Coordinator 1 (Clean Water Program Representative) We are seeking for teamcriented Professional Land Surveyor for position in Portland Will provide leadership and manage the Survey Group responsible for gathering topographical and cadastral survey data for the planning, design, construction and monumentation of transportation facilities; preparing and filing survey maps; and ensunng compliance with ORS governing the practice o f Professional Land Surveying. Must be a registered PLS and have six years of supervision, staff-technical, or professional-level work related to Professional Surveying. Salary $3,1 46 to $4.430 a month plus benefits. (Announcement #0CDT8030|. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (5 0 3 ) We are seeking an individual with strong communication and analytical skills for a position in Salem. 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 copermittee 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, engineenng, 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 expenence developing environmental programs. Salary $2,199 to $3,010 a month plus benefits. (Announcement #0CDT8009| Contact wellness programs, physician-directed care and assistance to uninsurable Oregonians. O u r 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 our possibilities: C u s to m e r S e rv ic e R e p re s en tativ e s (Job # 97-237) As part o f o u r Custom er Service Department, you will provide accurate and timely information to o u r customers regarding benefits, contract administration, eligibility, claim payments and denials in a professional manner You must have knowledge o f medical terminology, excellent attendance in previous em ploym ent and the ability to pnontize work, type 40 w ord per minute and w o rk overtim e when needed. and CPT IV coding is required You must be able to demonstrate your attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure while meeting company standards in a team environment Proficiency w ith lO-key and typing are a m ust S e c re ta ry (job #97-185) You will answer all incoming telephone calls and electronic mail related to graphic arts and pnntmg requests, provide expert customer service to clients o f the Reprographics D epartm ent screen jobs fo r accuracy and completeness, and perform PC and data entry functions as required. To qualify, you must have tw o years' secretarial expenence. a High School diploma, and excellent PC and communication skills. S e c re ta ry I 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing Impaired) for required (job # 289) application packet. Completed application matenals must be received You will use your team work skills to provide office administration duties and project support to by February 17, 1998. our Actuarial and Underwnting Services D epartm ent You must have secretarial experience and a High School diploma (o r equivalent). PC experience w ith email, W o rd o r AmiPro, and Excel o r Lotus I -2-3 is required.You must also have the ability to type 55 w pm and use office machines. H e a lth c a re A n a ly s t (job # 97-341) You will use your excellent analytical and communication skills to develop, coordinate and execute projects to support Regence's ongoing professional and institutional provider performance activities fo r both the indemnity and managed care lines o f business. Candidates must have at lease five years o f expenence in the health insurance, medical, o r pharmaceutical industry Also, you must have a graduate degree in one o f the following areas: Statistics: Economics; Management Science/Operations Research; Social Sciences; o r Public Health, Administration, o r Nursing w ith quantitative sciences. C o m p u te r O p e ra tio n s S pecialist (job # 238) Salem Office Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon and Regence H M O Oregon have an immediate opening for a Computer Operations Specialist in our Information Systems department in Salem. To qualify, you must have PC.JCL and operations expenence and knowledge o f change control Effective written and verbal communication skills are necessary as well as the ability to lift 50 pounds and Planner 3 (Senior Land Use Planner) We are seeking for a team-oriented individual with strong communication and analytical skills for a position serving the Portland Metropolitan Area. Will work with local governments to implement the METRO 2040 Land Use Concept and the Transportation Planning Rule; and provide guidance on matters related to urban growth management, land use. legislative policy, demand management and multi-modal transportation planning. Requires a BS degree in Urban or Regional Planning. Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field and two full years o f planning expenence with responsibility for complex urban or regional plans or studies involving multiple issues which may have required coordinating the work of other planners; or a Master's degree in Urban or Regional Planning or an equivalent field and one full year of planning expenence with responsibility for complex urban or regional plans or studies involving multiple issues which may have required coordinating the work of other planners; or five years of planning expenence Salary $3,095 to $4,232/m onth plus benefits. ¡Announcement #OCDT8033(. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing Impaired) lor required application packet. Completed application materials must be received by February 1 7 ,1 9 9 8 . w ork rotational shifts. HP operations expenence is preferred 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 job # at the to p o f your resume o r cover letter and submit to: Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon and Regence H M O Oregon. Human Resources. P. O. Box 1271, Portland, O R 97207- 1270. TTY # (503) 225-6780 W e are strongly com m itted to equal opportunity ir, all phases o f em ploym ent Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon HMO Oregon For more information about career opportunities cal our Job Information Line; (100) 231*1017 or visit our website at www.bcbso.com Program Technician 2 (Senior Community Affairs Coordinator) We are seeking for a highly motivated individual with strong communication skills and a solid public involvement background for a challenging position in Portland Will formulate and coordinate public involvement strategies; conduct research on public perceptions concerning transportation programs and needs; coordinate public involvement efforts with local jurisdictions; and work with diverse interest groups, businesses and individuals on transportation planning issues Requires two years of experience with responsibility for program or proiect monitoring and coordination, which must have included program or project evaluation responsibility Those who have Public Involvement expenence in transportation, environmental or land use. community or neighborhood or business planning which involved Engineering Specialist 3 (CADD Technician) Located in Salem, designs, implements, and maintains database systems under the lead of the Database Coordinator. Work involves evaluation of complex minicomputer and microcomputer applications to determine the optimal operating efficiency and maximum utilization of computer data resources. Requires five years of professional consultative, technical, and administrative experience providing expert advice and leadership in the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of information systems. Experience must include D B2/400 (COBOL or RPG) and either, at least 3 0 qtr. credits in computer science or two more years of experience providing a knowledge of information systems theory and principles. Preference may be given to those applicants with Oracle experience. Salary: $3413-54509 mo. Excellent benefits Job announcement # LE971154 and State of Oregon employment application may be obtained We are seeking a drafter for position in Salem. Using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), will design and draw contract plans showing existing features and proposed construction of highways, streets, roads, sewer systems, public utilities and other contingencies for proposed projects. Requires an Associate's degree in Engineenng technology from a recognized community college or technical school of engineenng and two years of expenence directly related to engineering; OR three and one-half years (42 months) of sutxprofessional engineering experience. A Bachelor’s degree In Engineering, Architecture, Geology, Mathematics or Physics may be substituted for the Associate s degree in Engineenng. Salary $2,306 to $3,157 a month plus benefits. (Announcement #OCDT8008|. Contact ODOT through any Oregon Employment Department or call (5 0 3 )3 7 8 -6 0 1 3 Email to at h ttp ://w w w .d o c .state or.us dbanalyst.posltion®doc.stete.or us For Recruitment closes January 30. 1998. OREGON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 0 0 T Recruitment a t (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. Completed application materials must be received by February 1 3 ,1 9 9 8 . For other ODOT opportunities call our Recruitment JOBUNE a t (5 0 3 ) 9863847. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Principle Executive Manager E (Policy and Communications Manager) This successful candidate will serve as a spokesperson for the departm ent and commission for local, national and international media. Will direct and lead the Policy and Communications team of six and oversee the departm ent's policy and communications functions, including legislative research, policy analysis, graphic design, desktop publishing, publication services, web site update, and trade show and conference coordination The qualified applicant will manage section's biennial budget o f $1.041,679. To qualify, you must have three years of management experience including responsibility for 1) development of long and short-range plans, 2) development of program rules and policies. 3) program evaluation, and 4) budget preparation. Graduate level course in public administration or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public policy, public relations and related information services, and legislative, media and policy making boards. Salary $3,466 to $4,884 a month. Announcement #ES123007. Position is located in Salem. Oregon and closes February 9, 1998 To apply, Oregon Health Division Public Health Educator 2 (Community Based Organizations Coordinator) send a resume and four references to Economics Development This position coordinates community based HIV and other sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention services to people of color, women, and other populations at increased risk through community based organizations (CBOs), focusing on prevention education to prevent further spread of HIV and other STDs. This position will serve as the prim ary liaison between CBOs, local health departments, and other organizations working with people of color, women, and other groups at risk of HIV and other STDs. Frequent in state travel and some evening and weekend work is associated with this position. Preference will be given to applicants with bilingual fluency in Spanish and English. Salary is $2,561 to $3,406 monthly. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in a health or education field and three years of public health and disease prevention experience at the local, state, or national level: or a M aster's Degree In a health or education field and one year of public health related experience. Closing date is February 18, 1998. Please call (5 0 3 ) FAX (5 0 3 ) 5 8 1 -5 1 1 5 ; TTY (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 0 1 2 3 . 7 3 1 -4 0 0 5 lor application m aterials D epartm ent, Human Resources Section, Attn: Dennis W. Sparks. 7 7 5 Summ er Street NE. Salem . OR 9 7 3 1 0 . PH ( 5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 0 0 9 7 ; or visit our w ebsite at: h ttp ://w w w .d M .atete.o r.u a/jo b s Oregon State Hospital Assistant to Chief Medical Officer (Executive Support Specialist 1) Oregon State Hospital has an immediate opening for a Assistant to Chief Medical Officer. This position provides direct administration support for the Chief Medical Officer and the OSH Medical Staff Works independently, must be able to effectively communicate with people and manage multiple priorities. This position is an integral part of the DEPARTMENT ON PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS & TRAINING Business Manager (Prlnc. Exec/Mngr D) Z7006 The qualified candidate will serves as agency's fiscal analyst and budget manager, will prepare the agency's budget, using ABIS (Automated Budget Information System) and PICS (Personnel Inventory Control System) worksheets Will reduce the budget to a line item detail within RSTARS accounting system and is a member o f collective bargaining team. The successful applicant will also be responsible for capital equipment and supplies management, legislative impact statem ents, legislative tracking, interagency agreements, contract administrator, risk manager, supervises business team and manages federal grant proposals and prepares budget request for EBoard. Qualifications include six years of expenence in supervision, technical experts in fiscal analysis, or professional-level work related to fisca l management. This experience must have included at least two years of supervision and management o f a program section, or unit which included development of ;a) fiscal rules and policies, b) plans, and d) agency budget Must have knowledge and experience in: SFMS, ABIS. PICS, and RSTARS. Position located in M onmouth. Announcement #: LE987006E. Salary $ 3 ,1 4 6 to $ 4 .4 3 0 a month Position closes February 1, 1 998 or until sufficient applications are received C ontact tori Hem m er a t ( 5 0 3 ) 3 7 6 2 1 0 0 , ex t. 2 3 1 , for application Inform ation. h»*M‘ are just a few of the current openings available with the State of Oregon For additional information a copy of the State of Oregon Application Form and more com plete announcement listings call the State lohltne (Oregonian Inside Line) I 5 0 3 ) 2 2 S 5 5 5 5 » 7 7 7 7 TTY < 5 0 3 ) 3 7 S 4 6 7 2 visit your local Employment D epartm ent or log onto our web site at http www dashr s ta te or us p h s The State of Oregon and all its divisions are proud to be equal opportunity employers
