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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
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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
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