Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, September 29, 1999, Page 13, Image 13

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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
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program . P ersons requesting that this hearing be convened
should contact S .E . 17* Avenue, Portland, OR 9 7202 by Friday,
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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
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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
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JOB
AA/EEO Employer
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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
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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.