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March 21, 2001 Page B6 (Tifi ÿtarUani» (Obaeruer Classifieds/Bids P o rtla n d (P hom irr «r- « PARKING F A C lim O PER ATO R Immediate opening for full and Part- time attendants with Portland s leading parking Co. We are seeking dependable individuals with a neat appearance and a Positive attitude $8.00 + starting wage Huge overtime p o ten tial A dvancem ent opportunities Medical. Dental, 401 K available Applicants must submit to drug test and background check. Apply in person daily between 12-1, Monday - Friday. 130 SW SI ARK Portland, OR Our Real Estate Dept. is Growing, Come join our Winning Team! Tri-Met is seeking to fill The following positions Tri-Met, Oregon's progressive pub lic transit agency, has the follow ing immediate openings in its Marketing section: Publication Coordinator Our fancy name for Writer/Editor Creative Einstein Project Guru G ramntar Know-It-All Tri-Met seeks part-time Publication Coordinator for its printed and elec tronic media in marketing, cus tomer information and communi cations. This position works on creative projects big and small, providing concept development, copywriting, edition, style and grammar expertise, project man agement, customer service and te a m w o rk-a lw a ys to achieve project goals. Must be able to craft written content and style to reach targeted audiences such as custo m e rs, b u sin e sse s, and agency partners. Shares respon sibilities with other half-time coor- dinator/writer; requires excellent team and interpersonal skills. Position offers career develop ment opportunities, excellent ben efits packages, free transporta tion, hiring range of $17.43- $20.50 per hour, regular part- time/20-hours per week and work with fun, creative; dynamic team in a fast-paced, supportive envi ronment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in business communications, English, journal ism or related field; at least three years experience in marketing, communications or promotional writing and related project coordi nation; office computer and word processing experience (Microsoft Word preferred); or any equivalent combination of experience and tra in in g , B ilin gu a l Spanish copywriting/editing skills highly de sirable. Submit resume, cover letter and three w ork sam ples showing breadth of writing experience with job application to Tri-Met's Human Resources office no later than March 30, 2001. Qualified candidates may obtain application materials at Tri-Met's Adm inistration Office, 1* floor lobby, 4012 S E 17” Ave., Portland OR 97202. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30,2001 will not be accepted. You may fax your application to 503- 962-7440. Those residing outside the Portland Metropolitan area or who are physically disabled may request application materials by calling 503-962-7635. Visit our web site at www.tn-met.org for more detailed information. Tri-Met is an equal opportunity employer. Join a team that's been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” by PBS & Associates. Outreach Representative Residential Lending Operations Mgr. • Assists Vice President/man- ager in overall growth strategies and organizational initiatives • Directs day-to-day processing and closing operations • May assist as needed in Un derwriting functions • Ensures adherence to related policies and procedures • Prepares production reports • Monitors efficiency and produc tion of processing and closing staff • Assists ITS department with maintenance and functioning of automated systems • Works with branches to ensure excellent service and relations with branch staff • Requires 5 years Processing/ Closing/Underwriting experience, as well as experience in a man agement role H iring range of $ 2 ,9 25 to $3,657/month Application materials due by Friday, March 30, 2001 The successful candidate will actively build and strengthen part nerships with external groups in order to increase public confidence in Tri-Met and increase support of agency goals and programs. Re sponsible for information gather ing and dissemination to commu nity and stakeholders with an em phasis on public involvement in service related issues. Successful candidates will have the following background: • Bachelor's degree in public ad m inistration, communications, public affairs or related field. • A minimum of three years expe rience in community organizing, public relations, public interest ad vocacy or communications. Addi tional years of specifically job-re lated experience may substitute for degree. Bilingual skills (Spanish/ English) desired. • Experience in event and product promotion. • Or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Residential Lending Sr. Processor Outreach Administrative Assistant H irin g range of $1 3 .4 2 to $16.11/hour Application Materials due by Mon day, March 26, 2001 The successful candidate will per form a variety of administrative support activities for the Market ing Outreach Representative Successful candidates will have the following backgrounds: • High school diploma or equiva lent, with course work in secre tarial and office procedures. Busi ness college training or college degree desirable. • Three years of experience in a responsible administrative sup port position, supporting multiple staff members. • Intermediate level experience with personal computer (Access, Excel, MS Word) required. Mini mum typing speed of 60 wpm. • Or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Submit resume and cover letter stat ing your interest with your applica tion. Application materials may be obtained from Tri-Met’s Administra tion Building lobby, 4012 SE 17th Ave., Portland, OR 97202. You may fax your application to 503-962- 7440. Those residing outside of the Port land Metropolitan area or who are physically disabled may request application materials by call 503- 962-7635. You may reach us on bus line #17 & #70. Visit our web site at http://www. tri-m et.org/ jobs/. TRI-MET How we get there matters. Tri-Met is an equal opportunity and drug free workplace employer. Youth Program Supervisor FT. Resp for the coordination, implementation and daily oversight of family and youth prgm serv, ac tivities and staff. Prim resp incl staff supervision, contact compli ance and prgm development. Re quire Degree or equiv in SW or re lated, min fouryrs exp in hmn srvc, min one yr of prgm/staff supervi sion. Apply in person at Portland Im pact, 4707 SE Hawthorne. Questions call (503) 988-6000. EOE/AA ______________ Residential Lending Receptionist & Admin Asst • Acts as primary point of contact for incoming phone calls, and di rects members calls to ensure excellent service • Greets members and other visi tor to department and directs them to meet their needs • May assist with file set up and ordering out of basic mortgage documents • Pay vendors as needed • Assists VP/Manager and oth ers in general organizational/of fice functions • 2 years general office experi ence, mortgage experience a plus Generous benefits include medi cal, dental, vision, 401K, wellness program, and tuition assistance. Send resume and salary require ments to: Columbia Credit Union PO Box 324 Vancouver, WA 98666 Or email angelp@columbiacu.org Or fax (360) 891-1226 Positions are open until filled. In terviews will be by appointment only, no phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Community Health Nursing Supervisor $4,339 $5,274/month Closing April 13, 2001 Cartographer II $2,748 - $3,382/month Closing April 6, 2001 Call (503) 846-8606/TTY (503) 846-4898 for information. County application and supplemental ap plication forms required. Women, minorities, and people with dis abilities are encouraged to apply. Apply To: Washington County Human Re sources Division 155 N. First Avenue, Suite 320 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Metro Providing regional services * Cre ating livable communities Park Workers. $8.00 - $8.75/hour, FT. Sea sonal, Open Continuous. Metro is seeking Grounds Maintenance/ Fee Collectors and Night Rangers. Based either at Blue Lake Park or Oxbow Park. Assists in providing a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors. Collects fees from park visitors. Performs ground maintenance including, but not lim ited to, mowing, trimming, weed ing, irrigation, and garbage re moval. Requires ability to operate vehicles and equipment with mini mal training. Performs strenuous physical labor for long periods. Night rangers are directly respon sible for the after hours security of the park. Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires valid driver's license. Exhibits Lead, Oregon Zoo. $19.31 - $24.46/ hour, FT, Deadline 3/30/01. Over sees and assists in the renova tion and construction of exhibit areas at the Oregon Zoo. Partici pates in the creative process to help design and build naturalistic environments. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, renovation, and maintenance functions involving concrete, carpentry, welding, and painting trades. Required application materials available at: Metro Human Re sources, 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR. Resumes are not accepted. Please call (503) 797- 1570 if you would like application materials mailed to you. Web ad dress: www.metro-region.org AA/EEO Employer Academic Instructor How we get there matters. Tri-Met is an equal opportunity and drug free workplace employer. TRI-MET • Processes mortgage loan ap plications, obtaining all necessary information and documents • Reviews data for compliance with policy/regulatory require ments and terms, and forwards file to underwriter • Understands basic secondary market procedures and require ments • Assists closer and underwriter in ensuring file quality • Works with Loan Officers to structure files and ensure superb member service • Requires 3-4 years experience in a loan processing role Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator-Part-time This position delivers sexual as sault response for community members, educational outreach, crisis intervention, and partnering with community agencies. Prefer knowledge and/or experience of pornography, stripping and/or prostitution. Prefer demonstrated experience working in communi ties of color. $12 per hour with benefits. Women of color are urged to apply. Send resume and cover letter to: LOTUS, 1811, N.E. 39,h Avenue, Portland, OR 97212. Or fax to 503-288-8056. AA/EOE Open until filled. No calls please. f Energetic, experienced and cre ative GED/Work Place Readiness Instructor in a vocational/educa- tional program for young adults ages 16-24. This is a full-time, year-round Position, which requires a Bachelor's degree- and a valid State of Oregon Teaching Certifi cation. One-year secondary in struction experience preferred. If interested and qualified, submit a cover letter of interest and re sume to: Human Resources 31224 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy. T roudale, OR 97060 Responses Must Be Received No Later Than Friday, March 30, 2001 z - A Advertise in The Portland Observer T Call 288-0033 Nursing Washington County Clark County, Washington Job Opportunities We are seeking qualified candidates to be part of our dynamic public service organization. Office Assistant I $9.71 - $12.40/hr DOQ Job information, applications, and Benefits information are avail able from: Clark County Human Resources 1013 Franklin St. Vancouver WA Job Hotline: (360) 397-6018 TDD: (360) 397-6032 www.co.clark.wa.us Equal Opportunity Employer Business Opportunity/ Franchise Printing/Coping/G raphic Fran chise; Owner Retiring!! No Exp. Nec. Turnkey Operation. Low Invest. W/Finan. Avail. (800) 645-3006 Employment Care Coordinator Nurse Employment Opportunities Clark County, Washington is an equal o p p o rtu n ity e m p loye r seeking qualified candidates to fill current te m p o ra ry o p e n in gs fo r our Departm ent of Public Works Road & Park Maintenance divisions.These positions are employed through a Temporary s taffing agency, but will be Assigned to Clark County. D u ties includeTraffic flagging, general labor and maintenance duties dur ing peak season. Entry level pay rate begins at $8.02 per hour.Candidates with a flagger’s certificate &experience, who are assigned to flagging and/ or difficu lt road maintenance positions,may receive pay between $8.02-$12.38 per hour. Salary rate will be determined upon hire. Detailed info & applications are available® Clark County Human Resources, PO Box 5000,1013 Franklin St. Vancouver, WA. 98666-5000. Job Hotline (360) 397-6018; TDD (360) 397-6032: Equal OpportunityEmployer Accounting Accountant CareOregon is a growing progres sive M edicaid managed care health plan located in downtown Portland. Our excellent benefits include fully pad health/dental in surance and matched 401(k). We are recruiting an Accountant to join our diverse Accounting/Fi- nance team. Job duties include: process ac counts payable, general ledger, daily deposit preparation, bank reconciliation, and other banking duties. Requirements: Business or Ac counting degree or 2 years college education with 2 years accounting experience and strong spread sheet skills. Grant accounting ex perience helpful. Normal hiring range $17,700-$32,155. Send a cover letter and resume to CareOregon-HR-Actg., 522 SW 5th Ave., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204, or fax to (503) 416-1462. Position may close at any time. CareOregon is an equal opportu nity employer and does not dis criminate on the basis of race, re ligion, color, sex, age, national ori gin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Computer System Applications Trainer CareOregon is a progressive Med icaid managed care health plan committed to the values of diver sity, empowerment, and open com munication. Team members work in an environment that encour ages decision-making, initiative, flexibility, and creativity in meeting the needs of our plan members and their communities. We are recruiting for a System Applications Trainer, who will pro vide training and technical support to all users of internal systems applications. Essential duties of this position include: Organize and conduct training sessions to small and large system user groups; re solve system applications prob lems; serve as a liaison between the IS team and internal and ex ternal customers on system is sues and requests; set up user access to internal systems and research, coordinate, and com plete special projects as required. Three to five years experience in health claims systems training or any work experience and/or train ing that would likely provide the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Hiring range $34,452-$45,993 annually. This position will be open until filled. Please submit cover letter and resume to CareOregon, HR-CS 522 SW 5th Ave., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204, or you may fax it to (503) 416-1462. Equal Opportunity Employer CareOregon is a growing progres sive M edicaid managed care health plan located in downtown Portland. Our excellent benefits include fully paid health/dental in surance and matched 401(k). This position will include a wide range of case management and utilization review responsibilities. A key focus will be on addressing special care needs of our mem bers. The most qualified candidate will have a valid Oregon RN license, experience in case/utilization man agement, a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, strong oral and written communication skills, and experience working with di verse populations. Valid driver's license required. Experience in public health is strongly preferred. Salary negotiable. Full and Part Time positions available. Send a cover letter and resume to CareOregon-HR-CC., 522 SW 5,n Ave., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204, or fax to (503) 416-1462. Position may close at any time. CareOregon is an equal opportu nity employer and does not dis criminate on the basis of race, re ligion, color, sex, age, national ori gin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Customer Service Claims Specialist CareOregon is a progressive Med icaid managed care health plan committed to the values of diver sity, empowerment, and open com munication. Team members work in an environment that encour ages decision-making, initiative, flexibility, and creativity in meeting the needs of our plan members and their communities. We are recruiting for a Claims Specialist, who will respond to tele phone and written Inquiries regard ing claims and provider issues from members, providers, agen cies, vendors and physician staff. Provide feedback and resolution in a timely manner. Essential duties of this position include: Delivering direct custom er service to all CareOregon members, clinics, 0MAP providers, as well as out of state providers and other non- 0MAP plans; acting as first point of contact for claims appeal from providers and members; resolving c la im s in a cco rd a n ce w ith CareOregon claims appeals proce dures; researching member and provider claim appeals for pay ment, eligibility, authorization and errors, or other discrepancies. Two years experience in medical claims adjudication or health insur ance customer service; or any work experience and/or training that would likely provide the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. H irin g range $2 4,17 7 to $32,276 annually. This position will be open until filled. Please submit cover letter and resume to CareOregon, HR-CS, 522 SW 5th Ave., Suite 200, Portland, OR LEATHERMAN HARDWARE/SOFTWARE TECHNICIAN Join the IT team at Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., a growing manu facturer of quality compact tools. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware/ software in PC Windows NT/Win95 client/server in TCP/ IP network environment. Req 2 yrs PC hardware / software technical exp. Req experience with MS Out look and Office programs. We offer excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and a friendly work environment. Pre-employ ment drug and alcohol screening required. EEOE. Please mail re sume to LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC. P.O. Box 20595 Portland, OR 97294-0595 I