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

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O C T . 14, 1998
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Facility
Operator
SALES EXECUTIVES
KPAM 860 AM
is looking for experienced sales executives KPAM is a 50,000 watt
AM radio station airing Christian Hit M usic and Talk If you have
solid com m issioned sales experience and would like to be apart of
a highly m otivated team , please consider.
• generous salary
• com petitive com m issions
• no territories
• no upper earning lim itations
• m edica l/dental coverage
• life insurance
• paid holidays and vacation.
•m a tc h in g 4 01K plan
Successful applicants must:
• be experienced in com m issioned sales
• have a highly m otivate attitude
• be a team player
• have personal transportation
• be w illing to prospect
To apply, please call Mr. Riffe, Sales Manager, (503) 251 -1277, send
resum e to KPAM , A ttention Mr. Riffe, 10209 SE Division Street,
Suite 100, Portland, OR 97266; or fax to (503) 251-1047. KPAM is
an equal opportunity employer. We encourage members of minor­
ity groups and w om en to apply for these positions.
Clerical Assistant
Rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, vision-directed, results-
oriented, values-driven, creative, fun, and dem anding (whew!)
staff team , supporting one of M ultnom ah C ounty’s leading social
change organizations. You m ust be a highly organized, self-
directed professional, with a particularly strong ability to answer
busy phones; exceptional attention to detail; qualified to work with
people of every age, incom e level and culture; experienced in the
full range of office and clerical support; and with strong com puter
skills.
S pecific responsibilities fo r the position include receptionist ser­
vices, custom er order fulfillm ent, a variety of com puter entry
tasks, copying, filing, proofreading and much more. Request a
C lerical Assistant application. C loses 4:00 pm, October 16.
$23,254-28,288, annual salary. Excellent benefits. Request applica­
tions by phone, 248-3897; by fax, 306-5538; or in person, 421 SW
6th Avenue, Suite 1075, Portland.
An equal opportunity, affirm ative action employer. Applicants repre­
senting the diversity of M ultnom ah C ounty are welcomed.
Multnomah Commission on Children & Families
Creating a Chosen Future
Clerical
Housing Management Staff Support
Vancouver Housing Authority
The Vancouver Housing Authority is currently accepting applications
for the position of Housing M anagem ent Staff Support person The
position perform s clerical and record keeping duties for assigned
assisted housing program s. This includes m aintenance of tenant
files, processing of verification of incom e and household status
forms, initiation of review process, m onitors com pletion of review
process, m onitoring of com puter screens, file docum ents and
signatures on lease and am endm ents. M aintains good working
relationships w ith other agencies and VHA staff. Salary $1643 to
2326 per month ; excellent benefits. Call (360) 694-2501 to request
required application materials. Resumes without applications will
not be accepted. Com pleted applications must be received by 5:00
p.m. Monday O cto b e r2 6 ,1998. VancouverHousing Authority, 500
O m aha W ay, Vancouver, W A 98661.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Public Notice
Witnesses
On Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. at the
MLK Blvd. Safeway, did you observe four
security guards throw a white male onto a
table, handcuff him, march him to the back of
the store and up the stairs? If so, call Regina at
Goldberg, Mechanic & Stuart. 224-2372.
Im m ediate openin g for full and
part-tim e lot attendant with
P ortland’s leading parking
Company. W e are seeking de­
pendable individuals w ith a
neat appearance and a posi­
tive attitude.
We offer:
*$7.00 starting wage*
$10.50 overtim e
Opportunity
* M edical and Dental
Health plan available
* Advancem ent potential
Applicants m ust have valid driv­
ers license, subm it to drug
test and background check.
Apply in person between
12:00 and 1:00 PM daily at
City Center Parking at 215
SW6th.
Federation fo r Children is now
recruiting Treatm ent F o s te r
P a r e n ts '^ school age ch il­
dren up to age 12. Candidates
single or partnered, must have
a B achelor’s D egree in a be­
havioral sciences field o r a
com bination of 3 years work,
education, training or volun­
teer experience. Need to be
em pathic and com m unicate
effectively with m ultiple sys­
tem s, u n d e rs ta n d m e n ta l
health concepts, and im ple­
ment interventions based on a
treatm ent plan created by the
te a m . T re a tm e n t F o s te r
P arent's hom es m ust m eet
SCF certification standards.
Ongoing supervision and sup-
portprovided. Reimbursement
for Treatm ent F o s te r P ro vid ­
ers is approxim ately $1300
perm onth perchild. For infor­
m ation call Sue or M onica at
Morrison Center, 256-3040.
ADVERTISE
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Call us at 288-0033 or fax: 288-0015
W h e n it c o m e s t o k e e p i n g O r e g o n
h e a lth y , w e c o u ld n 't c a r e m o r e .
Since 19 4 1. Regence BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon has relied on the efforts o f our
exceptional workforce to discover innovative routes to supenor health care. Solutions like
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 worthwhile
pursuit to you. consider our possibilities:
Financial A n alyst
(Job #1344)
You will conduct studies o f present accounting systems and procedures and recommend
changes to improve efficiency and accuracy, as well as develop an understanding o f nsk shanng
model reports to ensure proper recording o f provider bonuses o r write-offs. You must have a
Bachelor's degree in Accounting o r Finance w ith a minimum o f four years o f accounting w ork
expenence, o r an appropnate combination o f education and expenence. Knowledge o f
accounting systems development PC software, and GAAP is required.
C o r p o ra te L ite r a tu re A d m in is tra to r
Banking
There are only a few, special people we’d put before
our clients. You may be one of them.
At Bank of A m erica, our clients com e first. T h a t’s why it’s
important that the people w ho serve them are first rate. W e’re
com m itted to building relationships with our clients, exceeding
theirfinancial needs today, and well into the future. W e’re
com m itted to helping you m eet yours, too, w ith training pro­
grams, opportunities for advancem ent, and great rewards. So
put your future in m otion. Join Bank of Am erica today. Currently,
we have part-tim e teller positions, starting at a prim e salary of
$8.50 per hour, available in our N/NE Portland branches.
PART-TIME TELLERS
(Starting pay -$8.50 per hour)
(Job # 1586)
You will be responsible for marketing sales literature, correspondence to members, group
administrators, and agents, and literature maintenance due to legislative updates. Duties will
include researching product information, analyzing contracts, designing literature, and
coordinating pnnting and delivery. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English o r related
field, o r equivalent expenence. and at least 5 years' expenence in journalism, sales promotion,
o r marketing. Public speaking expenence is also necessary.
M ed ical M a n a g e m e n t C o o rd in a to r II
S a le m O ffic e
(Job #1428)
You will perform advanced medical case assessment management and intervention, as well as
concurrent medical review and quality management/improvementYou will oversee medical care
provided to subscribers to comply w ith company quality assurance, utilization review and case
management policies and procedures. You must have a degree from an accredited school o f
nursing and a current Oregon RN o r LCSW license.You must have a strong medical
background and clinical expenence in medical review, managed care and case management
C u s to m e r S e rv ic e R epresentatives
HOLLYWOOD BRANCH - 3967 NE Sandy Blvd
(Job # 1577)
This is an excellent opportunity to use your customer service skills to serve as our liaison to
provide information regarding benefits, contract administration, eligibility, claim payments and
WALNUT PARK BRANCH - 5775 NE Martin Luther King
denials. You must w ork well with little supervision in a team environment Additionally, you must
have excellent customer service, PC, organizational, prioritization and communication skills, as
LOMBARD-GREELEY - 2800 N Lombard Street
well as the ability to type 40 words per minute.
M ed ical M a n a g e m e n t C o o rd in a to r I
ST. JOHN’S - 7410 N Chicago Ave
In this position, you will be required to efficiently perform all
standard over-the-counter banking transactions. You will be
responsible for handling client questions and concerns, for
educating clients on available options, and for directing them to
appropriate delivery channels. In addition, you will support and
participate in branch sales cam paigns, and use cross-sale-
oriented candidates w ith previous custom er service, sales, and
cash handling experience in a fast-paced environm ent are
ideally suited fo r these positions.
Bank of A m erica is looking for people with flexibility to fill our
varying schedules. Q ualified candidates m ust be available for
som e S aturdays and can benefit from available grow th opportu­
nities. W e are also excited to announce our new Language
C ertification Program . Individuals proficient in Spanish may be
eligible for a prem ium com pensation for their abilities, and we
encourage you to apply today! Interested applicants, please
stop by tocom plete an application at any of the above branches
or our E m ploym ent C enter located at: 1001 SW 5th Ave. 3rd
floor, Portland, OR 97204.
(Job #959)
You will perform advanced medical case assessment management and intervenbon, as well as
concurrent medical review. You will oversee medical care provided to subscribers to comply
with company quality assurance, utilization review and case management policies and
procedures. You must have a current Oregon RN's license and at least three years o f active
practice in a hospital setting or recent pre-certification expenence. You must have knowledge o f
current medical and nursing standards o f practice and a valid Oregon o r Washington dnver's
license w ith a good dnvmg record.
M ed ical M a n a g e m e n t C o o rd in a to r II
(Job #1208)
You will perform advanced medical case assessment management and intervention, as well as
concurrent medical review and quality management/improvementYou will oversee medical care
provided to subscnbers to comply w ith company quality assurance, utilization review and case
management policies and procedures. You must have a degree from an accredited school o f
nursing and a current Oregon RN o r LCSW license. You must have a strong medical
background and clinical expenence in medical review, managed care and case management
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 number and/or title at the to p o f your resume or cover letter and submit to: R e g e n c e
B lu e C ro s s B lu e S h ie ld o f O r e g o n a n d R e g e n c e H M O O r e g o n , H u m a n R e so u rces ,
P. O . B o x 1 27 1, P o rtla n d , O R 9 7 2 0 7 - 12 7 0 ,T T Y ( 5 0 3 ) 2 2 5 -6 7 8 0 . We are strongly
committed to equal opportunity in all phases o f employment
Regence
BANK OF AMERICA
Put your Future in Motion.
BlueCross BlueShield o f Oregon
HMO Oregon
For more information about career opportunities call our Job Information Line:
(800) 2 3 1 - 16 17 o r visit our website at www.bcbso.com
Route Sales Trainee
U nion R oute S a le s T ra in e e ,
Longview area. Must meet work
32 hr w k schedule, Tues, W ed,
Sat, Sun. 3 mo. direct delivery
or retail grocery store exp. re­
quired. Excellent DM V record.
$10.05/hour, + excellent benefit
package. Apply C owlitz County
Job Service, 711 Vine, Kelso,
WA. Ref Job #0708830.
Employment
Engineering Specialist 1
MappIng/GIS Specialist
. / n Oregon, opportunity means great benefits, competitive salaries, and a
large variety of careers available statewide. Currently, openings exist in the
following agencies:
Receptionist - Full-Tim e o r Part
Tim e Job Share - fo r Entercom
radio stations - KG O N /K FX X /
KNRK. Must be friendly, patient
and able to handle m ulti phone
lines. Lots of listener/client con­
tact. C om puter skills a plus.
Send resume/references to Judy
Combs, Entercom , 0700 SW
Bancroft Street. EOE. M inori­
ties and w om en encouraged to
apply. No phone calls.
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Principal Executive Manager E
Manager, Construction Contracts Unit
Apply your vision to make a real difference! Strategically lead and
m anage a team th a t s e rves th e e ntire agency in providing
interagency/intergovernm ental agreem ents; developing standards and
specifications; acquiring perm its; bid opening and contract execution;
pre-qualifying contractors and local government certification. Requires
three years managem ent or project leader experience. Salary $ 3 ,7 5 1 to
$ 5 ,2 8 8 * a m onth plus excellent benefits: health insurance; paid
vacation; sick and personal leaves; nine paid holidays; and full employer-
paid retirem ent contribution. ’ Effective February 1 999 classification will
receive a 2% cost o f living increase and a new top salary step will be
added to the c la s s ific a tio n 's com pensation plan. Announcem ent
«OCDT8550. C o n ta c t ODOT R ecruitm ent a t (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 -4 0 30 (TTY
(5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 -3 8 5 4 fo r th e hearing Im paired) fo r required application
p acke t or v is it h ttp ://w w w .h r.d a a .a ta te .o r.u a /J o b a / fo r application
m ate ria ls. Closing date is November 2 ,1 9 9 8 .
Associate Transportation Engineer
Acoustical Specialist
Your engineering and analytical expertise Is needed for a position In Salem.
This position will perform minor level traffic noise analysis and noise barrier
designs for environmental impact statem ents. Measure and analyze traffic
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Celebrating cultural diversity in our workplace and community!
Ceres Behavioral Healthcare Systems,
a division of Magellan Behavioral Health, offers
managed mental health and chemical dependency services
and employee assistance programs.
Current employment opportunities include:
Care Manager, Customer Support Specialist,
and Clinical Director.
For more information, contact Human Resources:
Tel: 503/224-2214 • Fax: 503/219-6892
E-mail:jharvey@magellanhealth.com
noise levels and predict future levels; determine noise impacts; design
control measures for noise reduction: monitor completed highway projects.
Work with team leaders and other engineers to prepare complex acoustical
studies. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation-related
Engineering; or possession of a PE, PLS, EIT/FE, or LSIT/FLS
certificatlon/registration. Salary $2,545 to $ 3 ,6 4 2 * a month plus excellent
benefits: health Insurance; paid vacation; sick and personal leaves; nine
paid holidays; and full employer-paid retirement contribution. ‘ Effective
Novemeber 1, 1998. this classification will receive a 2% cost of living
increase and in February 1999 an additional 1% cost of living increase.
Announcement «OCDT8547. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (5 03 ) 986-
4 0 3 0 (TTY (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 -3 8 5 4 for the hearing Impaired) or visit
http ://w w w hr.das.*tate.or.u*/}obs/ tar application materials. Closing
date is October 30, 1998.
Associate Transportation Engineer
Senior Structural Drafter
Capitalize on your structural drafting expertise for a Salem vacancy in the
Bridge Engineering Section. This position will perform computer-aided
drafting and have responsibility for maintenance of User Commands and
Command Menus In the Section's Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) system
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation-related Engineering;
or a PE/PLS, EIT/FE, or LSIT/H.S. An underfill option is available to fill this
position at the Engineering Specialist 3 level. Requires an Associate's
degree in Engineering Technology and four years engineering experience; or
five and one-half years engineering experience. Candidates applying and
using this underfill option must be able to meet the minimum qualifications
for Associate Transportation Engineer within two years. Salary $2,545 to
$ 3 .6 4 2 * a month ($ 2,3 06 to $3,307 for Engineering Specialist 3) plus
excellent benefits: health insurance; paid vacation, sick and personal
leaves; nine paid holidays; and full employer-paid retirement contribution.
•This classification w ill receive a 2% cost of living salary Increase effective
November 1 99 8 and an additional 1% cost of living increase effective
February 1999. Announcement «OCDT8551. Contact ODOT Recruitment
at (8 0 3 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY (8 03 ) 986-3884 for the hearing Impaired) or visit
http://w ww.hr.das.state.of.us/lobs/ for application materials. Closing
date is October 30, 1998.
Your knowledge and skill o f com puter
operations (web, networks, intem et/lntranet
and microcomputers) is needed for this
unique part-time opportunity in Salem. Ideally
20 hours a week, but may be flexible. This
position will assist in building and maintaining
base map products and World Wide Web Internet/lntranet pages used to
provide updated mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) data
which support federally mandated systems. Requires Bachelor's degree in
Engineering, Architecture. Geology. M athem atics or Physics; or an
Associate's degree in Engineering Technology; or eighteen months
engineering experience. Salary $ 829 to $1,1 75 a month (based on 20
hours a week) plus excellent benefits: health insurance; paid vacation; sick
and personal leaves; nine paid holidays; and full employer-paid retirement
contribution Announcement #OCDT8546. Contact ODOT R ecruitm ent at
(5 03 ) 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY (5 0 3 ) 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 for the hearing impaired) or visit
http://www.hr.das.state.or.us/Jobs/ for application materials. Closing
date is November 2 ,1 9 9 8 .
OREGON STATE POLICE
Cadet Applicants
We are currently accepting applications for Cadet (seasonal) positions
through November 30, 1998. Minimum qualifications: 18 years or older,
high school diploma or equivalent, licensed to operate m otor vehicle, and
no felony convictions. Starting hourly rate is $8.56 for the first twelve
months. Cadet application form required. To receive an application: call
the OSP Jobline at (5 0 3 ) 3 7 6 3 7 2 5 , ext. 4131; pick up at any State
Police Office: or write OSP Sworn Applicant Processing Section, 1 3 2 0
Capitol Street NE, Suite B10, Salem, OR 973 0 3 . Applications m ust be
postmarked on or before November 3 0 ,1 9 9 8 .
BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
BOLI Case Presenter
Program Technician 2
Administrative Hearings Unit
Case Presenters review, evaluate and prepare cases to be presented at
contested case hearings before an administrative law judge. Requires
evaluating facts in relation to statutes, rules, regulations and policies;
drawing conclusions; and making recommendations to a stakeholder or fact
finder. Case presenters may negotiate settlem ents or close cases on their
own initiative. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in civil
rights or wage and hour laws. Salary $2,8 14 to $3,940 a month. Position
can be located In Portland. Salem or Eugene, depending on agency need
and candidate preference. To receive application material* through the
mail, call (5 03 ) 731-4070 (Portland). The Job announcement (including
test question*) and application form are also available ontlne at
http://wwwhLdas.state.or.us/Jobs/. Closing date is October 30, 1998
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Trade Maintenance Worker 2
Facilities Services
Candidate m ust have three years general building m aintenance
experience In one or more o f the following trade areas: carpentry,
electrical, m echanical, painting, plumbing, or welding. M ajor duties
Include m aintaining and repairing all types o f faucets, vacuum breaker
and shut-off valves, urinals, commode lavatories, flush and shower
valves, soap dispensers, and hot water tanks. As well as replacing
washers. 0 rings, and vacuum diaphragms: repairing pipes and drain
lines; m aintaining drinking fountains; checking steam radiators, traps
and valves; participating In accident prevention and safety training
programs; and p articipating In quality and continuous Improvement
activities. Salary $ 1 ,7 3 8 to $ 2 ,4 1 9 a m onth. Contact 0SU Office of
Human Resources, 1 4th and Jefferson, Corvallis, OR 9 73 3 1 -2 1 3 1 ,
(8 4 1 ) 737 -3 1 03 (TTY (8 0 0 ) 7 3 6 2 9 0 0 ) for application m aterial*.
Closing date Is October 21, 1 998 at 5 p.m.
/h o s e are just some of the current openings available with the State of
Oregon. For addtlonal information, a copy of the State of Oregon
Application Form and more complete announcement listing*, c a l the
State Jobline (Oregonian Inside Une) (5 03 ) 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 # 7 7 7 7 (TTY (503)
3 7 6 4 6 7 2 ) vl*K your local employment department or visit our web site
at http://www.hr.das.state.or.us/Jobs/. The Stats of Oregon and aH It*
division* are proud to be equal opportunity employers.