Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, July 22, 1998, Page 14, Image 14

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Chief Information
Officer
Multnomah County is seeking an
individual to m anage and over­
see the operations of the Infor­
m ation Services Division and
to establish and m aintain the
S trategic Plan for Inform ation
Technology. This individual will
also serve as chair of the Infor­
m ation T echnology Council.
W ork with the IS M anager for
each county departm ent, and
be directly responsible for lead­
ing and motivating over 70 staff
in the Inform ation Services Di­
vision.
R e q u ire s : E q u iv a le n t o f a
bachelor’s degree in a related
field (m aster’s degree desir­
able) and five years of increas­
ingly responsible experience in
information technology, includ­
ing three years of managem ent
and adm inistrative responsibil­
ity. Salary is $63,895 - $89,454
plus excellent benefits includ­
ing fully paid retirem ent, appli­
cation deadline is A ugust 14.
How to Apply: Application mate­
rials and form al job announce-
m ent
a v a ila b le
at
www.multnomah.lib.or.us/jobs/
, in person or mail self-ad­
dressed, stamped envelope re­
questing a p plicatio n form s.
M ultnom ah County Em ployee
Services, 1120 SW 5th Ave.,
First Floor Lobby, PO Box
14700, Portland, OR 97293-
0700.
T each er w anted for sm all day
treatment school program serv­
ing behavio ra lly/em otionally
disabled students. Strong team,
idealic setting on W hidbey Is­
land, WA. call N W ESD 189
(360) 424-9573 for app packet.
C loses 8/15/98 EOE W SP/FBI
Clearance Requ’D. 180daysch
yr-
Oregon Army
National Guard
Parking Facility Operator
Immediate opening for lull and part-lime lot attendants
with Portland'» leading parking Company. W e or«
»««king dependable individual» with a neat appearance
Full-Time And Part-
Time
Transit Operators
Salem Area Mass Transit District
is now accepting applications
for both full-tim e and part-tim e
Transit O perators to operate
passenger buses over pre­
scribed routes in accordance
with designated schedules. No
previous bus driving experi­
ence required. W e train. Start­
ing wage $11.96 per hour. D e­
tailed description of duties,
qualification requirements, and
official application form avail­
able in our H um an R esources
office, 3140 Del W ebb Ave. NE,
Salem, Or 97303. O fficial D is­
trict application form m ust be
completed and received at Dis­
trict by 5:00 p.m. August 7,
1998. An equal opportunity
employer.
Job Counselor
Applicants should have experi­
ence in w orking with diverse
populations and in counseling
and case m anagem ent - w ork­
ing effectively with participants
w ho m ay have m ultiple needs
and providing extensive follow ­
up and tracking services. A p­
plicants m ust be able to dem ­
onstrate know ledge of working
in an HR environm ent including
docum enting and m aintaining
Participant/custom er files and
working with employers. A ppli­
cants m ust be com puter liter­
ate in MS W ord with experience
or know ledge of Access data­
base system . R equires som e
evenings and/or weekend work.
Successful applicant m ust be
able to successfully pass alco-
hol/drug screen. Starting sal­
ary from $24,000 + benefits.
Q ualified applicants m ust obtain
an application packet at:
Northeast W orkforce
C enter, Inc.
4106 N. Vancouver Avenue
Hours: 8:00 a.m . - 5:00 p.m .
(N o Phone C alls)
_______ EEO Em ployer_______
A C C O U N TIN G A S S IS T A N T -
O utstanding non-profit seeks
experienced person for A/P, A/
R, CR, G L and PR. R equires
A. A. or equivalent experience
and com puter skills, prefer
Q uattro Pro, W ordP erfect and
dbase II. FT + great benefits.
Send resum e & salary reqs. by
8/5/98 to O regon Food Bank,
2540 NE R iverside W ay, Port­
land, OR 97211. Equal O ppor­
tunity Em ployer.
Non-prior or prior service okay.
W e ta«<e G E D 's. Good pay and
benefits.
C all-503-557-6034.
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♦ 4 7 . 0 0 / h r starting wage
♦ $ 1 0 .5 0 overtime available
♦ M edical and Dental Benefit» available
♦ Advancement potential
Applicant» mu»t have valid drivers license, »ubmif drug
test and background check. A p p ly in person d a lly
b e tw e e n 1 2 :0 0 a n d 1 :0 0 P M a t C ity C enter
P a rk in g a t 2 1 5 SW 6 th .
Research Job Opportunity
Research A ssista n ts Needed for 3-Vear, Federally-Funded Re­
search Project evaluating a Jail Diversion Program for persons with
co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Re­
sponsibilities include: Interviewing persons receiving specialized
services for substance abuse and mental health issues, data coding
and cleaning, and working with the research team to design and
implement tracking and follow-up systems.
R equirem ents:
Bachelor’s Degree or Commentsurate Experience
Transportation, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills
Willigness to do interviews in jail settings
Schedule Flexibility
D esirable:
Interviewing experience with persons with co-occurring mental
health and substance abuse disorders.
Knowledge of mental health/substance abuse issues
Bilingual
D etails:
Flexible hours & schedule, up to 30 hours per week available (min.
12-15 hrs/wk)
Rate: $12-$15/hour
If interested, please send:
Cover letter specifying interest, skills/experience, and availability
(hours desired, available times) and resume
To: Maureen Rumptz, Ph.D.
Northwest Professional Consortium
17725 Hillside Dr.
Sales Rep Wanted/Commission
for Plastic Lum ber C o-W ash­
ington, Oregon territory. Fax
resume to 702-841 -5283
J U L Y 22, 1998
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City of West Linn
Job Opportunity
Assistant Planner
$2452 - $3188/m o (DOQ), plus
excellent benefits including
PERS retirement. W est Linn, a
g ro w in g c o m m u n ity o v e r
20,000, is located 12 miles south
of Portland along the banks of
the W illam ette and Tualatin
Rivers. The City is seeking an
Assistant Planner whose pri­
m ary responsibility will be the
analysis of developm ent appli­
cations; code enforcement and
developing and maintaining the
GIS program. Requires gradu­
ation from an accredited four-
year college or university with
m ajor course w ork in urban
planning or closely related dis­
cipline and one year experi­
ence in urban planning. As de­
termined by the City, an equiva­
lent com bination of education,
experience and training may
substitute. Training and/or ex­
perience in G IS, desi rable. M ust
possess valid driver’s license
at tim e of appointm ent. Suc­
cessful candidate m ust pass
pre-em ploym entdrug screen.
C om pleted City of W est Linn
application packets m ust be
received at W est Linn City Hall,
22825 W illam ette Drive, W est
Linn, OR by August 17,1998,
4:30 PM. (503) 722-3426 (Voice
Mail) (503) 656-4518 (TDD)
EEO http://www.teleport.com /
-w estlinn
keep costs to a minimum. If bettenng the quality o f life in Oregon sounds like a worthwhile
pursuit to you. consider our possibilities:
H e a lth c a re A ssociate
Gob #341)
The successful candidate will participate in research, analysis and evaluation o f current and
future procedures and methodologies, as well as the development implementation and
maintenance o f sophisticated management information systems Candidates must have at lease
five years o f expenence in the health insurance, medical, o r pharmaceutical industry.
C la im s A nalysts
Gob #1179)
You will analyze and enter claim information into our automated claims processing system. You
must have a High School diploma o r equivalent Knowledge o f medical terminology and ICD9
and CPT coding is required.
S e n io r A c c o u n ta n t
Gob #882)
You will m onitor and oversee the general ledger using GAAP Specifically, you will analyze and
prepare |oumal entries, prepare reports, and ensure the accuracy o f the system by
reconciliation. You must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting o r Finance and 2 years o f
expenence in financial accounting o r as a Junior Accountant
M anager, C la im s C onversion
M anager, C la im s In terfaces
M anager, M e m b e rs h ip C onversion
M anager, M e m b e rs h ip In terfaces
You will plan and direct the design, development and implementation o f all claims conversion
and interface activities in support o f our consolidation to a common Claims system and
associated systems. You must have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with
emphasis in accounting, statistics and computer science, and at least five years o f professional
w ork expenence.
A d m in is tr a to r H e a lth C a re N e tw o r k Services
Helena. MT Office
This position is responsible for creating developing, negotiating and maintaining provider
contracts and networks fo r the full health care continuum. The successful candidate will have a
Bachelor's degree in a related field, and four years o f expenence in progressively responsible
positions o f project management in the health industry.
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
|0b number and/or title at the to p o f your resume o r cover letter and submit to: Regence
BlueCross B lueShield o f O regon and Regence H M O O regon , H u m an Resources,
P. O. Box 1271, P ortland , O R 9 7 2 0 7 -12 7 0 ,T T Y # (5 0 3 ) 225-6780. W e are strongly
committed to equal opportunity in all phases o f employment
■SO Regence
BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon
HMO Oregon
For m ore in form ation about career opportunities, call o u r Job Information Line:
(800) 231*1617 or visit our website at www.bcbso.com
Employment
W est Linn, OR 97068
675-8595
or by fax: 636-3591
Please contact Dr. Rumptz no later than July 30, 1998 if you are
interested in a p
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Target Area Resource Coordinator, Livability
Program Northeast Coalition of
Neighborhoods, Inc.
Previous experience in community organizing, preferably in Inner
North/Northeast Portland. Demonstrated knowledge of Inner North/
Northeast community. Experience in working with diverse groups.
Bilingual skills welcomed. Twenty hours per week. Salary range $13-
$14.50 hr. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed NE
Coalition application. Apply in person to NE Coalition of Neighbor­
hoods, 4815 N.E. 7th, Room C-25, Portland, before 5:00 p.m., July
31, 1998. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kennedy School
Dishwasher f-t position. Must be able to work evenings and late
nights till 2am. Fast paced fun work environment. No exp neces­
sary.
Host F-t positions. Fast Paced high-energy positions. Must have
excellent customer service skills and flex schedule.
Line Cook f-t position. Avail, shifts range from early a.m. to late
p.m. some exp preferred. Flex sched need only apply.
We offer benefits and pay raises to long-term employees and a fun
work environment. Applications available at the Kennedy School,
5736 NE 33rd, or on the Internet at www.mcmenamins.com. No
phone calls please. McMenamins is an equal opportunity employer.
City of Vancouver
Material Control Administrator, #98-64
$3,225-$4,116/month
Operations Superintendent, #98-66
$3,929-$5,014/Month
Information Services, Dept of, Asst Director #98-46
J / n Oregon, opportunity means great benefits, competitive salaries, and a
large variety of careers available state-wide. Currently, openings exist in the
following agencies:
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Principal Executlve/Manager F
(State Traffic Engineer)
Apply your vision to make a real difference with the State of Oregon
D epartm ent o f Transportation. Build and implement an integrated
strategy to lead tra ffic management e ffo rts that will add value to our
organization. A strategic leader to oversee all aspects of traffic
engineering, including various tra ffic and safety programs and traffic
engineering standards both on a local and statewide level. Department
advocate in the planning and implementation o f advanced technologies
related to traffic engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) Registration and
two to four years of managem ent experience required; including
responsibility for s ta ff and budget management, development of program
rules and policies: development of long- and short-range goals and plans;
and program evaluation. Compensation package includes a negotiable
base salary to Î6 9 K plus excellent benefits: health insurance; paid
vacation: sick and personal leaves: nine paid holidays; and full employer-
paid retirem ent contribution. Relocation negotiable. Effective February
1 999 an additional 2% cost of living increase will be added, as well as an
additional salary step increase. Announcement #0CDT8438. Contact
ODOT Recruitment at (5 0 3 ) 986 -4 0 30 (TTY 986-3854 for the hearing
impaired) or visit www.hr.daa.*tate.or.us/Jobs for application materials.
Deadline is August 14, 1998.
Program Technician 2
(Small City Transit Program Manager)
Apply your program management skills by joining the Oregon Department
of Transportation as the Small City Transit Program Manager in Salem. The
person in this position establishes policy for management of transit
programs to encourage development of transit services in support of
Oregon Transportation Plan goals. Requires two years of experience with
responsibility for program or project monitoring and coordination. The
experience must have included program evaluation responsibility. Salary
$2,8 14 to $ 3 .9 4 0 a month plus excellent benefits: health insurance; paid
vacation: sick and personal leaves; nine paid holidays: and full employer-
paid retirem ent contribution Announcement #OCDT8436. Contact ODOT
Recruitment at (5 0 3 ) 986 -4 0 30 (TTY 986-3854 for the hearing
impaired) or visit www.hr.daa.state.or.ua/job» for application materials.
Deadline is August 7 ,1 9 9 8 .
Personnel Officer 2
Personnel Analyst
Apply your research, technical writing and analytical skills as a Personnel
Analyst in Salem. You will provide a variety of technical HR services to several
branches/reglons. Conduct extensive research and analysis on a multitude of
issues. Provide statistical and trending reports and recommendations for
course of action. Requires one year of professionaHevel personnel experience
and a relevant Bachelor's degree or three more years of pertinent experience.
Salary $2,793 to $3.751 a month plus excellent benefits: health insurance;
paid vacation; sick and personal leaves; nine paid holidays; and full employer
paid retirement contribution. Announcement #OCDT8361_ Contact 0 0 0 T
Recruitment at (503) 986-4030 (TTY 986-3854 for the hearing Impaired)
or visit www.hr.das.state.or.us/jobs for application materials. Deadline is
r a c ia l/e th n ic p o p u la tio n s and fo r
innovative/dem onstration projects. Major
d uties include fa c ilita tin g collaborative
relatio n ship s between th e Division o f
American Indian tribes and racial/ethnic
community groups; guiding, monitoring,
and reviewing contracts with community
o rg a n iz a tio n s s e r v in g r a c ia l/ e t h n ic
pop u latio n s; and fu n c tio n in g as the
program liaison to contract agencies. Applicants m ust have two years of
experience in public health programs targeting minority ra cial/ethnic
groups and a Bachelor's degree; an advance degree in public health or
a related field. Preference will bedgiven for experience m anaging or
coordinating projects targeting minority racia l/e th n ic groups. Individuals
from any of tne following racial/ethnic groups are encouraged to apply:
African American, H ispanic/Latino. Asian/Pacific Islander, or Native
American. Salary $ 3 .2 4 0 to $ 4 ,3 4 8 a m onth. To apply: O btain a State
of Oregon application (P 0 1 0 0 ) from th a Oregon H ealth Division,
Personnel Services, 8 0 0 NE Oregon S tre e t # 2 1 , Suite 950 , Portland,
OR 972 3 2 , fax (5 0 3 ) 731 -8 3 74 . phone (5 0 3 ) 731 -4 0 05 , 8 a.m. to 5
p.m., PDT, M-F. Applications m ust be received by 5 p.m .. July 28. 1998.
Oregon State Hospital
Quality Assurance Coordinator
(Nurse Specialist for Quality Improvement)
We are now accepting applications for a Quality Assurance Coordinator:
Nurse Specialist for Quality Improvement. This position coordinates and
provides staff support to the medical s ta ff for quality assurance and
utilization review activities related to patient care. Applicants m ust be able
to obtain an Oregon Registered Professional Nurse License and have *wo
years of nursing or related experience which gives them knowledge of
human behavior, biophysical development, emotional disturbances and
mental health problems, methods to assess quality of client care and
quality assurance/utilization review programs. Salary $2,6 64 to $3,570
monthly plus excellent employer paid benefits package. Position located in
Salem Contact employee relations a t (5 0 3 ) 945-2815 for application
packet. TTY (5 03 ) 945-2996. Closing date is July 29. 1998.
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Electrician
(Facilities Services)
Applicant must possess an Oregon General Journeyman Electrician's
License and a valid driver's license. Major duties include bending and
replacing rigid thinwall and flex conduit, boxes, controls, disconnects,
motors, transformers, electrical devices, industrial control systems, wiring
and connections. Installing relays, lim it and float switches. Performing
maintenance on electrical distribution systems-panels. magnetic starters,
pump systems, power line systems, transformer connections and electrical
devices. Maintaining, assembling, and hanging lighting fixtures; installing
and wiring outlets, switches and controls for lights; completing material
lists; stocking trucks and shop; participation in accident prevention and
safety training programs; and participating in quality and continuous
improvement activities. Salary $2,787 to $3,217 a month. C ontact OSU
Department of Human Resources. 1 4 th and Jefferson, Corvallis. OR
97331-2131, (541) 737-3103 or TTY (8 0 0 ) 735-2900 for application
materials. All Application materials m ust be received by 5 p.m. on August
7 ,1 9 9 8 .
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Investigator 4
(Criminal Investigator)
FulFtime position available at the Criminal Division located in Salem.
Position requires four years investigative experience, and candidate must
be advanced DPSST certifiable. Salary $ 3 ,1 4 6 to $4,2 21 a month Obtain
State of Oregon application (TO 1 00 ) and recruiting announcement
«LE980926 at any State of Oregon Employment office, or call (5 03 ) 3 7 8
5 555, ext. 322 , (TTY (5 0 3 ) 3 7 8 -5 9 3 8 ) or via the Internet:
http://w w w .das.stato.oius/lobs/. Application deadline is July 3 1 .1 9 9 8 .
August 1 2 ,1 9 9 8 .
For other ODOT opportunities call our Recruitm ent JOBLINE at
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
$5,029-$6,418/Month
( 5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 -3 8 4 7 .
Corrections Food Service Coordinator
Planner, Sr. Development Review #98-47
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
$3,388-$4,324/month
Oregon Health Division
Communication Projects Specialist
Health Promotion and Chronic
Disease Prevention Program
Engineering Technician l/ll, Drainage, #98-60
$2,067-$3,216/month
Engineer, Associate Civil, Development Review #98-53
$3,255-$4,116/month
Engineer, Civil, Drainage #98-59
$3,741 -$4,773/month
Zoning Inspector #98-51
$2,406-$3,918/month
All candidates offered employment, will be required to successfully
pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Application materials are available at the Human Resources ° ^ e ,
703 Broadway, Suite 500, Vancouver, WA 98660, or by calling (360)
696-8419. Turn in completed City of Vancouver application and other
application materials to the Human Resources Office in person, by
mail, fax (360) 696-8364, or e-mail: vanhrrs@ ci.vancouver.wa.us.
W eb page www.ci.vancouver.wa.us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are recruiting a Communication Projects Specialist for our Portland
office for the Tobacco Prevention and Education program to manage
contracts for the development and implementation of a public awareness
and education campaign, a tobacco cessation telephone help line, a
resource center, and statewide training coordination. Major duties include
developing Requests for Proposals and coordinating the review and award
process; guiding, monitoring and reviewing contract work and budgets; and
functioning as the program liaison to contract agencies. Applicants must
nave two years of experience in communications, public relations, or public
education and a Bachelor's degree; or an advanced degree in
Communications or Public Health. Preference will be given for expenence
managing or coordinating health related communications or public relations
projects. Salary $ 3 .2 4 0 to $4,3 48 a month. To apply; Obtain Stats of
Oregon application (P 0 10 0 ) from the Oregon Health Division. Personnel
Services. 8 0 0 NE Oregon Street #21 , Suite 980, Portland, Oregon,
972 3 2 . F ix 503-731-8374 or Tel 503-731-4005, 8 a m. to 5 p.m.. MF.
Applications m ust be received by 5 p.m. on July 28. 1998.
Recruiting for future vacancies In Pendleton and U m atilla. Directs
inm ates in the production and serving o f m eals and p articip a te s in
preparing large volum e cooking in a corrections institutio n setting.
Requires a high school diploma/GED and three years of experience In
a commercial food service facility or an Associate s degree in Food
Service Management, Foods and H ospitality Service, or a directly
related field. Salary $ 2 ,2 5 7 to $ 3 ,0 2 6 a m onth. Application and Job
Announcomont «LE940504H may ba obtained from any Oregon
Employment Dopartmont or call (5 0 3 ) 3 7 8 6 0 1 3 or log onto our wob
alto at http://w w w .doc.atate.or.ua. Apply soon, screening could begin
at anytime.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office Manager 2
Portland Legal Office
We have an Immediate opening for an Office Manager 2 position In the
Portland office of the Civil Enforcement Division. Requires one year
supervisory experience with preference being given to applicants with legal
office experience. Salary $1,983 to $2,6 64 a month plus excellent benefits
package Obtain a State of Oregon application (PD100) and recruiting
announcement • LE980221A, at your local employment department
office or call (503) 3 7 8 5 5 5 5 , a r t. 322 , TTY (503) 3 7 8 5 9 3 8 , or Internet
at: http://w ww.dae.etate.oiue/Jobe/. Filing deadline for current vacancy
is August 7, 1998.
Oregon Health Division
Special Populations Project Specialist
The Health Promotion and Chronic
Disease Prevention Program
We are currently recruiting a Special Populations Projects Specialist for
the Tobacco Program located in Portland, to manage contracts for
tobacco prevention and e ducation stra te g ies am ong various
J /h a s a are just some of the current openings available with tha State
of Oregon. For additional information, a copy ol the State of Oregon
Application Form and more complete announcement listings, can tha
State Jobline (Oregonian Inside Una) (5 0 3 ) 2 2 8 5 5 5 8 « 7 7 7 7 , TTY (503)
3 7 8 4 6 7 2 . visit your local Employment Department, or log onto our web
site at http://www.hr.dee.etate.or.ue/Jobe/. The State ol Oregon and all
K t divisions are proud to bo equal opportunity employers.