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Page BS jjortlanò (PbBeruer Classifieds/Bids Boy & Girls Clubs O f Portland: Part- Time Jobs - Art & Crafts, Education Program , G ym , G am es Room , Extension Site Coords, Front Counter/ Program Assistant, Before School Coord. Hours, locations, salaries vary. Experience with youth programs required. Bilingual a plus. Mail/fax resumes to Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland, 7119 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland, OR 97202; Fax (503) 232- 0387. General 235 Traffic Assistant KWBP - TV, a Warner Brothers Network Affiliate television station in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate opening in the traffic department. Position duties include heavy data input, inventory management, and customer service. Prior experience with Columbine JDS systems a plus, but will train right person. Must be d e ta il o rie n te d , have good com m unication skills and seek challenges. Mail orFax resume toTraffic Manager KWBP-TV, ACME Television of Oregon 10255 SW Arctic Drive, Beaverton, OR97005 (Fax #503-626-3576) General 235 The Black United Fund O f Oregon Loaned Executives Loaned Executive report directly to the Director ofDevelopment, and are responsible for assisting The Black United Fund in raising charitable dollars during its annual charitable campaign. Loaned Executives will w ork in a c o o p e ra tiv e and complementary manner to assist the A sso c ia te D ire c to r w ith im plem entation o f the annual cam paign plan to ach iev e the fundraising goals established by the BUFO. Loaned Executive represents the BUFO in public settings and in the d aily o p e ra tio n o f the annual cam paign. As a key volunteer, Loaned Executives are expected to contribute to an oversee, where assigned, activities which result in the sm ooth functioning o f the BUFO’s annual campaign. Primary Responsibilities: Project Management • Develops effective workplan w hich in c lu d e s stra te g ie s, timelines and goals for achieving overall campaign goals • Supervise campaign volunteers • Conducts volunteer training programs • D evelops and m a in ta in s a sy ste m a tic and o rg a n iz e d pro g ram o f c o n tra c t and com m unication w ith BUFO accounts and donors • P a rtic ip a te s in cam p aig n planning sessions • Monitors progress o f campaign goals • Evaluates campaign, identifies gaps and develops strategies for improving future campaigns Public Relations: • Works with the D irector o f Development to coordinate the annual campaign kick-off • S taff inform ation booths at agency fairs, employee meetings etc. • Represents BUFO to the public including corporations, public institutions and com m unity groups General 235 P o r tla n d S ta te U n iv e rs ity is recruiting for the Executive Director, Office o f Information T echnologies Please call 503-725-5878 foracopy of the full job announcement, or visit our web-page www.hrc.pdx.edu. The review process will begin October 15, 2000; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. PSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Employment I September 20, 2000 (The p n rtlan ò (Dbaeruer City O f Vancouver, Washington Invitation To Bid NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING Mill Plain Interconnect/Adaptive Fiber Optic Communications Improvements Between Columbia Street And Hearthwood Blvd/Parkcrest Drive Notice is hereby given that the public hearing previously scheduled to be held by the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (Tri-Met) in Room C of the Portland Building, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 27,2000 will not be held because no requests for a hearing were received. The hearing would have been held to consider projects for which federal assistance from the Federal Transit Administration was being sought. Notice is hereby given that the City o f Vancouver, Washington, will receive sealed bids up to the hour o f 11:00 a m.. Pacific Standard Time, Tuesday, October 10,2000, and publicly opened and read aloud at that time on the same day in the Council Chambers, Is' Floor o f City Hall, 210 East 13lh Street, Vancouver, Washington, for the following: This contract provides for the traffic signal system improvements for Fiber Optic Communications on M ill Plain Boulevard between the inter sections o f Columbia St and Hearthwood Blvd/Parkcrest Dr. for the construction to furnish and install a 48 fiberoptic cable, related fiberoptic cable breakout, fiber terminations, fiber optic cable testing, and other related fiber optic communications work, all in accordance with the attached contract plans, these contract provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Some equipment and hardware to be installed by the contractor will be furnished by the City o f Vancouver. Bidding documents may be examined in Owner’s office, City of Vancouver, Washington, Financial Services Building, 100 E 13,h Street, Vancouver Washington. Bidding documents may be obtained from the Owner’s office upon payment o f $50,00 plus sales tax, (if applicable) for each set o f documents. Return o f the documents is not required, and the amount paid for the documents is nonrefundable. (City Ordinance M- 3427) Company/Cashiers Checks or money orders shall be made payable to City o f Vancouver. Firms ordering documents shall provide a street address and/or post office box where additional information (Addenda) may be delivered viaU.S. Mail. Documents will be delivered via UPS orU.S. Mail. A list o f plan centers that have received sets o f Bidding Documents for the work contemplated herein is available from Purchasing at (360) 696- 8231. Don not send cash. Bids shall be in accordance with the specifications and other contract documents on file in Purchasing, City Financial Services Building, phone (360) 696-8231, where copies may be obtained. Bid results may be obtained the morning after the bid opening by calling (360) 696-8125. All bids shall be addressed to the attention o f the Purchasing Agent, Cit; o f Vancouver Financial Services Building, 100 East 13lh Street, P.O. Bo . 1995, Vancouver, Washington 98668. All bids delivered shall be delivered to the Purchasing Agent, City Financial Services Building, 100 East 13,h Street. Bids shall be placed in an envelope which is sealed and which clearly states the name o f the bidder, the date o f the bid opening, and appropriate wording to indicate definitely the nature o f the contents. Do not send bids by FAX. Bids submitted via FAX will not be accepted. The following is applicable to federal aid projects. The (City of Vancouver) in accordance with Title VI o f the Civil Rights Act o f 1964,78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S. C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code o f Federal Regulations, Department o f Transportation, subtitle A, Office o f the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federal assisted programs of the Department o f Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds o f race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. The City o f Vancouver is committed to providing equal opportunities to State o f Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women’s Business Enterprises in contracting activities. (Section 4 o f Chapter 56, L aw sof 1975, l"E x . Sess., State o f Washington). All bid proposals must be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) o f the amount o f such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City o f Vancouver. The City o f Vancouver reserves the right to cancel this invitation or reject any and all bids submitted or to waive any minor formalities ofthis call if in the judgement o f the City Council the best interest o f the City would be served. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, unless the award o f contract is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. TimViles Interim Purchasing Agent Request for Proposals #00-17 City of Portland, Oregon PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIONS AT THE CREATIVE SERVICES CENTER The Portland Development Commission (PDC) is seeking proposals to allow one or more firms to serve as the preferred telecommunications service providers to install a broadband network interface in the proposed Creative Services Center at 234 NW Fifth in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood. Deadline for submittals is 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 27,2000. All submissions must be received in the offices of PDC no later than this time. Submissions should be directed to: Stella Martinez Portland Development Commission 1900 SW Fourth Avenue, Suite 7000 Portland, OR 97201 Phone # (SO3) 823-3337 Fax # (503) 823-3368 Contractors who are certified as Minority, Women or Emerging Small Businesses are strongly encouraged to apply. Contractors are also recommended to utilize Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Business Enterprises for their subcontracting needs. Portland Development Commission greatly values diversity in contracting and in the workforce, and encourages its contractors to do the same. (¿he |JnrtIanb (Observer W iiai You N u I) io K now I The Proposed Program o f Projects will be submitted in five grant applications and includes: A. Section 5307 FTA Funds PROJECT Bus Prevention Maintenance Transit Enhancement Subtotal Federal Share $20,890,400 211,200 $21,101,600 Local Share $5,222,600 52,800 $5,275,400 Total Budget $26,113,00 264,000 $26,377,000 B. Section 5309 FTA Funds PROJECT Federal Share Local Share Total Budget $839,000 $4,195,000 140,000 700,000 Rail Preventative Maintenance $3,356,000 Milwaukie Transit Center Property Acquisition 560,000 Preliminary Engineering 120,000 30,000 Final Engineering 120,000 Construction 760,000 Subtotal $4,916,000 150,000 150,000 30,000 950,000 190,000 $1,229,000 $6,145,000 B. Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Surface Transportation Program (STP) Program Funds PROJECT Federal Share Interstate MAX (CMAQ) Purchase LRT Rail Cars $915,246 Track Materials 246,758 Construct Line/Structures 717,840 Final Engineering 991,517 Insurance 62,810 Contingency 48,657 Acquisition-Real Estate 1,817,033 Other - Real Estate 118,892 Project Administration 1,067,787 Public Art - Construction 13,460 TCM Program (CMAQ) Customer Support 46,000 Marketing Staff 275,000 Marketing - M&S 17,000 Marketing Info Staff 80,000 Marketing Info - M&S 31,000 TDM Vanpools 250,893 Rail Preventive Maintenance STP) 1,424,912 Lower Albina Overcrossing (STP) Roadway 990,000 Structures 2,744,163 Signals 181,000 Dlumination 30,000 Traffic Control 55,000 Subtotal $12,124,968 Local Share Total Budget $104,754, 28,242 82,160 113,483 7,190 5,569 207,967 13,608 122,213 1,540 $1,020,000 275,000 800,000 1,105,000 70,000 54,226 2,025,000 132,500 1,190,000 15,000 5,265 31,475 1,946 9,156 3,548 28,717 163,088 51,265 306,475 18,946 89,156 34,548 279,610 1,588,000 113,310 314,082 20,716 3,434 6,295 $1,387,758 1,103,310 3,058,245 201,716 33,434 61,295 $13,512,726 While formal public testimony will not be taken on the applications at the meeting of Tri-M et’s Board o f Directors, the meeting is open to all. A copy o f the grant applications will be available for public inspection by contacting Tri-Met’s Finance Administrator by telephone at (503) 962-5850or in writing at 4012 S.E. 17,h Avenue, Portland, OR 97202. The program o f projects described above constitutes Tri-M et’s final FY01 §5307 §5309, Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Program (STP) Program of Projects. Any amendment to the program will duly advertised to the public.6 Employment General 235 Manufacturing Blue Heron Paper Cp„ a leading N o rth w e st pulp & pap er m anufacturer, has the following immediate opportunities: Hourly Entry/Level Production You will receive/store/ Deliver I chemicals and supplies and maintain inventory. Requires ability to multitask, operate a forklift lift/move 50 lbs. And work various shifts. Blue Heron offers Competitive wages and an Excellent benefits package, Including medical/dental/ Vision/lift/AD&D/disab/ Pension, 401 (k), profit Sharing, stock ownership Plan and educational reimbursement. Please Register in person at the Oregon Employment Department, 506 High St., Oregon City, OR 97045. Indicate preference for Blue Heron Paper Company. Apply in person Blue Heron Paper Company EOEM/FAD/V Oregon, opportunity m e in t ■ variety ot careers available statewide, competitive salaries and great benefits. Currently, openings exist In the following agencies: OREGON CORRECTIONS ENTERPRISES (OCE) Corrections Production Coordinator 3 Metal Shop Coordinator There is one current vacancy with the newly created OCE, a semi-independent state agency working in partnership with the Department of Corrections located at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem. This position oversees the inmate worker force in all phases of metal fabrication, ensuring overall operation of the Metal Shop. Requires two years experience working in metal fabrication, one year of which was lead work. Experience with stainless steel and /or aluminum preferred. Salary is $ 2 ,5 4 5 to $ 3 ,3 4 3 a month, plus excellent benefits. Job Announcement MECOOO49 and S tate of Oregon application may be obtained through any Oregon Employment Departm ent or call (877) 888-5234 (Toll Free) or visit our w eb site at www.doc.state.or.us. Recruitment closes September 27 , 2 0 0 0 . BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES MIS Coordinator Wage and Hour Division Challenging position for an Administrative Specialist 2 who serves as the Wage and Hour Management Information Systems coordinator. The Wage and Hour Division enforces Oregon's wage laws and Investigates child labor, farm labor and prevailing wage violations. Several database applications assist Investigators and managers in processing wage claims quickly and effectively. The M IS Coordinator works with the division's users in all offices (Portland, Salem , Eugene, Bend and Medford) and serves as the division's liaison to the agency's technical staff in the Information Systems Unit. Minimum qualifications for the position include two years of experience as an administrative specialist or executive support specialist, which Included administrative support for a project, program, or operation. Administrative support includes those duties beyond clerical/secretarial such as: interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations: administrative data collection and analysis: and evaluation of projects, processes, and operations. OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of post-secondary education may be substituted for up to one year of the experience. For this position preference will be given to candidates with advanced training and experience in database applications. Salary range Is $ 2 ,0 6 1 to $ 2 ,8 5 6 a Announcement M .E001186. To receive application materials through the mall, caM (503) 7 3 1 ^ 0 7 0 (Portland). The job announcement (Including test questions) and application form are alto available at www.oregonlobs.org. Deadline for applying month, with excellent benefits is September 2 9 , 2 0 0 0 . J T h e a e a re Just a few of th e current Job openings available w ith the S ta te of Oregon. A more com plete announcem ent listing, application forms, and additional Job Information are available at: a) local Employment D epartm ent field offices, or b) the Oregon jobs page at: www.oregonjobs.org. The S ta te of Oregon and all Its divisions are proud to be equal opportunity employers. (Elje ^ortlanh (©bacrucr is the place to be I
