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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
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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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