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    JAN. 28, 1998
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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
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full benefits for employees & dependents
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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
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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
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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