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• * . Page B 7 — (Chi ^Jartlanb ffibaeruer — S e p te m b e r 2 9 , 19 9 9 <& B l U i W A S H IN G TO N C O U N T Y City Of Vancouver, Washington Accountant I (Finance Division) $ 2 ,7 7 6 -$ 3 ,3 7 3 /m o C loses O ctober 8, 1 9 9 9 Invitation To Bid Notice is hereby given that the City of Vancouver, W ashington, will receive sealed bids up to the hour of 11:0 0 a.m ., Pacific Standard Tim e, M onday, Novem ber 1, 1999, and publicly opened and read Appraiser I (A ssessm ent * Taxation) $ 2 ,7 0 8 $ 3 2 9 0 /m o C loses October 8, 1 9 9 9 aloud at 11:0 0 a m. on the sam e day in the Council Cham bers on the First Floor of City Hall, 210 East 13* Street, Vancouver, Booking Specialist ♦ S h e riff’s O ffice/Jail) $ 2 .0 6 4 $ 2 ,5 0 9 C loses O ctober 22, 1 9 9 9 W ashington, for the following: PREPARE, PACKAGE, DELIVER AS N EED ED , UNLOAD, AND STORE IN FR EEZERS, FROZEN M EALS FOR “ M EALS ON W H E E LS ” PROGRAM . ESTIM ATED Q U AN TITY: 7 5,000 M EALS PER YEAR. Juvenile Counselor II $ 3 ,2 2 0 -$ 3 ,9 1 2 /m o O ctober 8 ,1 9 9 9 Bids shall be in accordance with the specifications and other contract docum ents on file in the Purchasing Departm ent, Financial S ervices Building Basem ent, 100 East 13“’ Street, Vancouver, W ashington, phone (360) 696 -8 18 1 , where cop ies may be obtained. Bid results may be obtained the m orning after bid opening by calling the “ Bid Line” at (360) 696 -8 12 5 . Librarian I - Youth Services (W est Slope Community Library) $ 2 ,6 4 1 $ 3 ,2 1 0 /m o C loses October 1 5 ,1 9 9 9 Program Educator HIV, CD, Family Planning (Health and Human Services) $ 2 ,9 1 8 $ 3 ,5 4 4 /m o C loses October 8, 1 9 9 9 All bids shall be addressed to th e a tte n tio n of th e P u rch a sin g A g e n t, C ity of V a n co u ve r, P 0 B o x 1 9 9 5 , V a n co u ve r, W a sh in gto n 9 8 6 6 8 -1 9 9 5 . A ll bids delivered shall be d elivered to th e P u rch a sin g A g e n t, C ity of V a n co u ve r, Financial S e rvice s Survey Technician II (Public Land Corner) $ 2 ,8 7 3 $ 3 ,4 8 0 /m o C loses October 8, 1 9 9 9 B u ild in g B a sem e nt, 100 E a st 13* S tre e t, V a n co u ve r, W a sh in gto n 9 8 6 6 0 . B id s sha ll be placed In an envelope w h ich Is sealed and w h ich c le a rly sta te s th e name of th e bidder, th e date of th e bid ope ning, and app rop ria te w o rd in g to Ind ica te d e fin ite ly th e na ture of the c o n te n ts . Do not send bids by FAX. Call (503) 8 4 6 -8 6 0 6 /T T Y (5 0 3 ) 8 4 6 -4 8 9 8 for inform ation. County application and sup plem en ta l application form s required. W omen, m inorities, and people w ith d isa b ilitie s are encouraged to apply. Apply To: W ashington County Human Resources Division 1 5 5 N. First Avenue, Suite 3 2 0 H illsboro, OR 9 7 1 2 4 B id s su bm itted via F A X w ill not be a cce p te d . The City of Va ncou ver is com m itted to providing equal opportunities to State of W ashington certified M inority, Disadvantaged and W om en's B u sin e ss Enterprises in contracting a ctivities. (Section 4 of Chapter 56, Laws of 1975, 1” Ex. S e s s ., Wanted All bid proposals shall be accom panied by a bid proposal deposit Internet News Person Exciting opportunity in th is new industry. News Reporter background preferred. Send tapes and resume to General Manager - 0 2 3 4 SW Bancroft St., Portland, 0R 97 201 . No calls please. proposal. The City of Va ncou ver reserves the right to cancel th is invitation or reject any and all bids subm itted or to waive any m inor form alities Equal Opportunity Employer of th is call if in the judgm ent of the City Council the b est interest A c c o u n t in g of the City would be served. N e il K e lly C o m pa ny, a P o rtla n d residential rem odel ing co n tra cto r and cabinet m anufacturer, is see kin g an Accounting Clerk w ith 2+ years solid general accounting experience. The position requires an un derstanding of a cco un ting theory, p rin cip le s and practices and strong analytical skills. M ust have skill in typing; fa s t and a ccu ra te 10 -key and d a ta entry; knowledge o f Excel and Lotus, and interpersonal com m unication skills. One o f Oregon B usiness M agazine's 1 0 0 Best Com panies to W ork For. Send resum e and cover letter including salary requirem ents to Diane Stark, Human Resources Dept., Neil Kelly Com pany, 8 0 4 North A lb erta St., Portland, OR 9 7 2 1 7 . May respond to: dstark@ nellkelly.com . No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, u n le ss the award of contract is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. V . M arcelyn Jandreau P urchasing Agent NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing, if so requested by any interested p erson, will be held by the Tri-County M etropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (Tri-M et) in Room C of the Portland Building, 1120 S.W . Fifth Avenue, Portland at 9 :0 0 AM on W ednesday, O ctober 27th, 1999. The purpose of th is hearing is to co n side r projects for which federal FYOO Congestion M itigation Air Q uality (CM AQ) funds from the Federal Transit Adm inistration is being sought for Tri-M et’s Region 2040/TM A I program . P ersons requesting that this hearing be convened should contact S .E . 17* Avenue, Portland, OR 9 7202 by Friday, ( I J e t c u l M e r c h a n d is e r | \ . P a r t-T im e Gresham & East Portland Areas O ctober 15th, 1999. The P ropose'! Program of projects includes: Total Federal An opportunity exists with the Procter &. Gamble Cosmetics Division. The primary job responsibilities include the initial & ongoing resets for the Cover Girl & Max Factor outlets. This is a great opportunity for people re-entering the work force. Prior retail merchandising exp is prefd. Match 204 0 Initiative (S h u ttles and Services) 1 $ 25 0 ,00 0 $27 8 ,61 4 89,73% TM A A ssista nce $ 25 0 ,00 0 $27 8 ,61 4 89,73% • Independence & Total Grant Application $ 50 0 ,00 0 $55 7 ,22 7 89.73% • Candidates Must Be • Drive Your Own Car Finable Work Schedule (we reimburse) • Valid Driver's Available A t Least License 3 Full Days Per Week All projects have been selected through Tri-M e t’s planning p ro ce ss, which incorporates public involvem ent, and are program m ed In the M etropolitan and State Transportation Im provem ent Program s. No p ersons, fam ilies, or b u sin e ss e s will • Proof of Insurance • Good Hourly Pay, $9.00 Per Hour Please write/send resume to: Prociert&Gcuttble be displaced by the projects. Projects described above are in conform ance with com prehensive land u se and transportation Cosmetics Division Attn: Recruiting Specialist REF #501 A, Mail Stop 2B 11050 York Road Hunt Valley, MD 21030-2098 planning in the area. In the event a hearing is held, Tri-M et will afford opportunity for interested perso ns or agencies to be heard with respect to the Equal L3j>p,<ninity Employer M/F NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE' socia l, econom ic, and environm ental a sp e cts of the projects. A person requesting a sign language interpreter shall give Tri-M et E x c ellen t benefits. at least 48 hours notice of the request by contacting Tri-M et at 962 -4 95 2 or TD D 9 62 -5 81 1 , M onday through Friday, 8 :0 0 AM to F lexib le schedules. 5 :0 0 PM. M erch a n d ise discounts. A copy of the grant application and Tri-M e t’s transit developm ent plan are available for public inspection at the Tri-M et Finance Departm ent, 4* Floor, 401 2 S .E . 17* Avenue, Portland, OR at Our people art smiling tor a i When you look at everything we have to offer, it’s easy to see why. At Sears you can build your career, live your life and take your talent to all new levels. That should put a smile on almost anyone's face. the tim e of the proposed public hearing. Bruce Harder Executive Director Finance & Adm inistration COMMISSION SALES ASSOCIATES Tri-M et Earn up to $21.00 par hour • • • • • MetroERC - Providing regional services * Creating livable communities OCC Expansion Project M anager $ 6 6 ,4 7 0 - $ 1 0 3 ,8 2 6 /a n n u a lly , FT, Deadline O ctober 15, 1 9 9 9 MERC is seeking a construction project m anager to m anage the con stru ction o f the $ 1 0 5 m illion expansion of the Oregon Convention Center. The successful candidate will oversee and m anage contractors, subcontractors, and other professional and technical s ta ff as assigned. This jo b is a lim ited duration o f no more tha n three years Requires B achelor’s In con stru ction m anagem ent, engineering, architecture o r related, and 5 years experience in all phases o f m anaging over $ 1 0 0 m illio n d o lla r fa c ility co n stru ctio n projects. Please sub m it a resum e w ith cover letter (m axim um tw o pages) which clearly s ta te how you m eet th e criteria for the ideal candidate to: MERC Human Resource M anager 7 7 7 NE M artin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 9 7 2 3 2 . For a com plete jo b posting please call (5 0 3 ) 7 9 7 -1 5 7 0 or go Appliances Cosmetics Electronics Fine Jewelry Hardware • • • • Lawn and Garden Paint Shoes Sporting Goods ASSÎT PROTÍCTION MEN'S CMUMER’S RECEIVING HOME FASHIONS STOCKING INTIMATE APPAREL WOMEN’S JUMORS' PLEASE CALL OUR JOBLINE AT 1-800-888-5011 x782-73277 Lloyd Center U fe to w w w .m e tro region.org JOB AA/EEO Employer I __ Im m ediate o pe n in g for full and part-tim e lot attendant with P ortland’s leading parking Com pany. We are seeking dependable individuals with a neat appearance and a positive attitude. • $7.25 starting wage • Advancem ent potential • M edical, Dental and 401K available A p p lic a n ts m u st have valid drivers license, subm it to drug test and background check. Apply in person betw een 12:0 0 and 1:00 PM daily at City Center Parking at 215 SW 6*. W ild life Jobs to $ 2 1 .6 0 /H R Inc. B en efits. Game W ardens, Security, M aintenance, Park Rangers. No Exp Needed. For APP. And Exam Info Call 1 8 0 0 8 1 3 -3 5 8 5 ,EXT 6 6 0 5 8 am - 7 p m , 7 Days fd s inc FedEx Job Opportunities • • • • • • • • • 18 years o f age, 21 to drive High School Diploma/GED A b ilit y t o l i f t 7 5 lb s , w it h o u t assistance and above with help or equipm ent. Driving positions have additional requirem ents $ 1 1 .5 1 for couriers $ 9 .3 6 for handlers $ 1 2 5 0 p e r y e a r T u it io n Reimbursement M ost positions offer full benefits T h e re a re o p p o r t u n it ie s f o r advancement We a re c u r r e n tly a c c e p tin g applications for part-time casuals, handlers and couriers throughout the Portland Metro area. M ost positions offer full benefits! Please call our jo b line for application session dates and locations. FedEx has a promote-from-within philosophy and is an equal opportunity employer. Please come to an application session for more inform ation. F e d E x J o b L in e 1 .8 0 0 - 6 3 2 -1 2 1 9 HELPING BRIDGE YOUR FUTURE Medical Billing State of W ashington). in ca sh , certified check, ca sh ie rs check, or surety bond in an am ount equal to five percent (5%) of the am ount of such bid Parking Facility Operator Im m ediate openings FT/PT. No Experience needed Will train, Data entry for doctors PC required. Up to 50 K per year (88 8) 5 8 7 -2 6 2 4 ext 6 3 0 Postal Jobs to $ 1 8 .3 5 /H R Inc. Benefits, No Experience. For APP. And Exam Info. Call 18 00 8 1 3 -3 5 8 5 , Ext 6604, 8 am - 7 p m , 7 Days fds,inc Interstate Job Fair Jantzen Beach SuperCenter Wednesday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 60 Employers & Public Service Representatives! Employment . / n Oregon, opportunity means a variety of careers available statewide, com petitive salaries and great benefits. Currently, openings exist in the following agencies: OREGON DEPARTM ENT OF TRANSPORTATION Associate Transportation Engineer Pavement Design Specialist Here's the opportunity you've been waiting for in the specialized field of pavement design! This entry professional-level engineering position will prepare pavement designs for transportation projects, investigate anfl analyze pavement design problems, gather and verify data from traffic and field studies, prepare pavement design alternatives and perform other office engineering work. Requires a Bachelor s degree in Civil or Transportation-related Engineering*; OR a PE, PLS. FE/Eri. or FLS/LSIT. ‘ NOTE: Applicants anticipating receipt of related Bachelor's degree in 1999 to apply. ‘ Must provide proof of degree by February 1, 2000. Salary $2,622 - $ 3,752/m onth + excellent benefits: health insurance; paid vacation and sick leaves; 9 paid holidays; and full employer-paid retirement contnbution. Announcement »OCDT9337. Contact ODOT Recruitment at (503) 986-4030 (TTY (5 03 ) 986-3854 for the hearing impaired) dr visit www.oregdnjobs.drg for application materials. ODOT is an AA/EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. Deadline is October 1 5,1 99 9 . Highway Maintenance Assistant Supervisor East Portland Assistant Supervisor Leadership, communication and transportation maintenance skills are critical for this challenging position with our District 2B,Maintenance Office in Clackamas. You will perform and lead the maintenance and repair of roadways/highways and shoulders, catch basins and culverts, guardrail, right-of-way fences and site posts; perform slide removal, accident cleanup, emergency repair, sanding and snow removal in the Portland Metro Area. You will train employees, set up work schedules and assignments, determine work methods and equipment to be used, order equipment and supplies and prepare the crew's accounting reports. Requires three years ef maintenance and/er construction expenence in roadway, bridge, sign or landscape maintenance. Knowledge of highway maintenance, repair and reconstruction and ability to operate heavy equipment is essential. Class A CDL preferred. Salary $1.983 - $2 763/m onth, plus excellent benefits. Announcement «0CDT9464. C ontact ODOT R ecruitm ent a t (503) 986-4030 (TTY (5 03 ) 986-3854 for the hearing Impaired) or v is it www.oregonjobs.org for announcement and application. ODOT is an AA/EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. Deadline is October 15, 1999. Highway Maintenance Specialist East Portland Bridge Crew Maintenance, equipment operation and team skills are needed for this permanent position in Portland. As a member of a bridge maintenance crew, you will perform manual labor or equipment operation necessary to repair, maintain and preserve wood, steel and concrete bridges throughout the East Portland section. Prefer two years' maintenance or construction experience in roadways, bridge, sign or landscape or in occupations such as logging or farming. This experience must include operating heavy and/or light motorized equipment, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment and applying safety procedures. Structural welding and crane operation experience helpful. Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record and be able to obtain a Class A COL within 3 months of hire. Salary $1,7 43 • $2.638/m onth, depending on experience or training, plus excellent benefits. Anal applicants must pass drug screen and physical abilities test C ontact ODOT Recruitment at (503) 986-4030 (TTY (503) 986-3854 for the hearing Impaired) or visit your local Employment Departm ent office for a State Employment Application (R 0100) Send com pleted application to ODOT, District 2B Maintenance Office, A ttn: East Portland Bridge. 9200 SE Lawnfleld Rd. Clackamas, OR 970 1 5 . ODOT is an AA/EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. Deadline is Friday. October 1. 1999. at 5:00 p.m. Principal Executlve/Manager 0 Project Manager Innovative leader who wants to make an Impact on the transportation needs of a major metropolitan area is needed for this prestigious and challenging assignment. You can hone your management skills as part of our Region 1 project delivery team and exercise your creativity in this highly visible position managing a construction project office in Beaverton. You'll provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of quality transportation projects; you'll supervise professional and technical staff who are responsible for ensuring contractor com pliance with construction contracts and performing preliminary engineering on projects programmed for construction and related duties. Salary negotiable plus excellent benefit package including possible reim bursem ent o f relocation costs Career advancement opportunities available. Requires registration as PE (Civil) or PLS. plus six years experience In supervision, professional or technical work related to transportation If you are Interested In exercising your creativity In a government agency th a t Is recognized as one of the most progressive in the country, contact www.oregonlotM.org for complete Announcement* OCDT9465. Submit resume and cover letter by 5:00 p.m. October 25. 1999. ODOT is an AA/EEO Employer committed to a diverse workforce D EPARTM ENT O F CO N SU M ER AND BUSINESS S ER VIC ES Internal Auditor Principal Contributor 2 Are you interested in a challenging and rewarding career with the State of Oregon'’ The Department of Consumer and Business Services is recruiting for an Internal Auditor to work m the Director's Office in Salem. The Internal Auditor acts as an independent, objective appraisal and consulting resource which adds value and improves the operations of the department and its divisions Responsibilities include establishing and institutionalizing an internal audit function. Benefits: Health, dental. We, and pension benefits. paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Qualifications: Five years’ experience showing responsibility for 1) analyzing complex statewide systems, 2) identifying problems, 3) generating alternatives, 4) building consensus, and 5) implementing solutions. A Bachelor's degree will substitute for three years’ required experience or a Master's degree will substitute for four years’ required experience. Salary is $43.692 to $61.584 a year, plus benefits Announcement #ES440041. Application packets are available by visiting the State of Oregon web site or leaving a message on the Personnel Services Job line at (5 03 ) 378-8980. Application deadline is October 1 .1 9 9 9 . OREGON STATE POLICE Cadet Applicants Oregon State Police is accepting applications for Cadet (seasonal) positions through October 31, 1999, for the 2 000 summer program. Minimum qualifications: 18 years or older. High School diploma or equivalent, licensed to operate motor vehicle, and no felony convictions. Starring hourly rate is $8.56 for the first 12 months. Cadet application form required. To receive an application, call the OSP Job line a t (503) 378-3725, ext. 4131. or pick up an application at any State Police office, or w rite to: OSP Sworn Applicant Processing Section. 1 320 Capitol Street NE. Suite BIO. Salem. OR. 97303. Applications must be postmarked on or before October 31, 1999. DEPARTM ENT OF JUSTICE Principal Executive/Manager B Assistant Region Manager The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking an Assistant Region Manager for the Portland office of the Division of Child Support. This is a permanent, fulltim e position headquartered in Portland and requires periodic travel to Tigard and Salem. This is a management service position w ith a full benefit and retirement package and a salary range of $3.001 to $4,435 a month (scheduled for a 2% cost of living raise on October 1, 1999). Qualifications are: Five years expenence in leadwork. supervision, staff-technical or professional-level work related to the delivery of social services, including at least one year' supervision and management of a program, section or unit which included one or more of the following areas: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, program evaluation, or c) budget preparation. Duties include providing secondary management responsibility for the Portland, Tigard and Salem offices of the Division of Child Support and a staff of 125. To apply: obtain a State of Oregon Job application (P0100) and recruiting announcement LE990904 at your local employment department office, or call (503) 378-5555 e xt. 322 (TTY (503) 378-5938 for the hearing Impaired), or visit our web site at www.oregonlobs.org. Closing date is October 15. 1999. OREGON DEPARTM ENT OF CO RRECTIONS Corrections Production Coordinator 3 Sewing and Projects Coordinator This position is at the Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland and directs inmate workers in all phases of a sewing operation. Requires two years expenence in a production sewing operation with one year o f lead work. Salary is $2,545 to $3,343 a month, plus excellent benefits. Job Announcement «LE990940 and State of Oregon employment application may be obtained through any Oregon Employm ent D epartm ent or call 1-877 -8 88 -5 2 34 (Toll Free) or log o nto our web s ite at http ://w w w .d o c.state.o r.u s. Recruitment closes October 8. 1999. Volunteer Program Manager This position is with the Religious Services Program in Salem and coordinates volunteers and community resources to provide inmates with programs and services that promote positive social interactions. Requires one year of volunteer experience including knowledge of volunteer programs, community resources, and public relations and two years of superviaory experience. Salary i t $2.282 to $3.152 a month. Job Announcem ent «LE 990861A and S ta te of Oregon employm ent application may bo obtained through any Oregon Employment Department or call 1-877-888-5234 (Toll Free) or log onto our web alto at h ttp ://w w w .d o e .ita te .o r.u » . Recruitment closes September 30. 1999. OREGON STATE UN IVERSITY Facilities Services Trade Maintenance Worker II The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain a wide range of grounds management equipment and portable, electrical generators; repair and maintain electrical equipment; repair, maintain, and install mechanical equipment that does not require electrical license Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license. Salary is $1.808 to $2,516 a month Contact the OSU Office of Human Resources. 14th « Jefferson. CorvaMIs OR 97331- 2131, (541) 737-3103. TTY 800-735-1232. for application materials. OSU is an AA/EOE All application materials must be received by 5 :00 PM on the closing date of October 8. 1999. Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 The purpose of this position is to perform professional tree and landscape skilled maintenance for the benefit of the University mission. Must have one year experience as a groundskeeper or two years experience in any occupation providing knowledge of horticulture and groundskeepmg practices and procedures and must also possess a Public Pesticide Applicator's license or be able to obtain one within six months of hire Salary is $1.400 to $1.898 a month Contact the OSU Office of Human Resources. 14th « Jefferson. Corvallis OR 9 7 3 3 1 2 1 3 1 . (5 41 ) 737 3103. TTY 8 00 -7 3 51 2 3 2, for application materials. OSU is an AA/EOE. AN application materials must be received by 5 :0 0 PM on the closing date of October 8. 1999. . 'hose are lust some of the current openings avafieble with the State ef Oregon. For additional Information, a copy of the State of Oregon Application Form and a mote complete announcement fitting, eafi the State Job fine (Oregonian Inetda Una) (8 03 ) 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 e x t 7777, TTY (503) 3 7 5 4 8 7 2 , Halt your local employment department or visit our web site at www.oregonlabs.arg. The Stats of Oregon and all Its proud to be equal opporhsdty employers.