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Careers From A to Z, CONTINUED
vision o f a physician to obtain im ages and sonographic data used for
diagnosing and treating a variety ofconditions and diseases. T he sonographer
obtains, reviews, and integrates pertinent patient history and clinical data to facilitate
optimum diagnostic results; performs and documents appropriate procedures using
knowledge o f anatomy and physiology, pathology, and physical principles o f
ultrasound; and exercises discretion and judgment in providing quality patient care.
Entry level wageisaverage $38,000-$46,000annually.Expenencedsonographeiseam
from $48,000per year.
* To turn an Associate o f Applied Science Degree through PCC's Sonography
program, call the Sylvania Campus at 503/977-4795.
SY ST E M S AN A LY ST This is something ofa catch-all title that refers to a wide
variety o f jobs, but put simply, systems analysts are computer folk. There’s a lot o f
complex database work to be done in this industry, particularly in clinical trials.
Computers are also increasingly used to model chemical and physiological processes,
which puts job seekers who combine backgrounds in science with computer know­
how in particularly high demand. And o f course everybody needs El people to keep
their systems up and running. Bachelor ’ s degrees are usually, but not always, required
here; familiarity with UNIX, N'T and SOI. is very help till Salary range: $30,000to $90,000.
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Help Wanted: Ex-Convicts Only
Better People, a Portland non­
profit organization dedicated to low­
ering recidivism rates in Oregon,
was awarded a $75,000 grant by
Mt. Hood Community College this
week. The grant, which runs
from May 1 to September 30, is
aimed at helping adult ex-offend­
ers without dependents who are
re c e iv in g
food
sta m p s.
Sam Jackson, Jr., a Better People
rolees. The organization works
only with companies that pay at
least $8 per hour plus health ben­
efits. A recent study by the organi­
zation found that ex-ofTenders who
participated in the program are sig­
nificantly less likely to be re-ar­
rested, re-indicted and re-con-
victed. The study is available online
at www.betterpeople.org .’’Our
goal is to reduce crime by signifi­
makes our comm unities safer,
and this grant will go a long way
toward that goal.”
Ex-offenders who want to
learn about the program should
call C lanner Boston at 503-281 -
2663. Companies that want to
find and keep good help — and
which pay at least $8 an hour
plus health benefits - should call
Dave Applin at the same number.
cantly reducing recidivism,” said
Clanner Boston, the Better People’s
re c ru itm e n t s p e c ia lis t w ho
authored the study with techni­
cal assistance from Annette John,
P hD .
“We do that by helping people
improve their lives, by helping
them become responsible, re­
spectful and productive citizens.
T hat’s the kind of action that
Jobs with Purpose
Careers with P lS lO /2
■ The Portland Development Commission, an urban renewal agency over­
seeing the city's development, housing and economic development activ­
ities, seeks an experienced attorney to serve as General Counsel.
TECHNICAL W R I T E R Hus is an excellentway forthoseofyou
with non-tech backgrounds to break into the computer industry
Technical writers are responsible for translating technical
concepts into readable prose for user manuals and other
types ofdocumentation. Salary range: $28,000to.$40,000.
General Counsel
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the General Counsel supervises a three-person
legal staff and advises the commissioners, Executive Director and Commission staff on legal
issues related to urban renewal, public finance, housing, lending, public records and meet­
ings, collection and foreclosure matters, commercial transactions and environmental and
regulatory matters
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- Duties o f a Telecommunications Administrator includes: analyzing business needs
for telecommunications systems, purchasing ormaiketmg telephone and data commu­
nication systems, recommending solutions to telecommunications problems, assist­
ing in design and installation o f systems, determining system support requirements,
monitorinf system performance and recommending technical enhancements, analyz­
ing traffic and monitoring systems expenses, tuning systems forpeak perfonnance and
economy, maintaining records o f equipment and systems, coordinating vendor
activities, and ensuring compliance with tanfls and regulations.
* 7o earn a One-year Certificate through PC C 's Telecommunications Adminis­
tration Program, call their Cascade Campus at 503/978-5317.
Successful candidates must have significant experience in real estate, contracts and/or
urban renewal law, with additional experience in public financing, environmental and
municipal law highly preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills are
required, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to diverse communi­
ty constituencies, including business and neighborhood groups Candidate will be a member
of the Oregon State Bar or hired conditionally upon passing the Oregon bar exam within six
months of date of hire.
Salary range midpoint is $84,832, to a maximum of $106,170. Excellent benefits including
PERS membership. Candidates must submit applications, including three writing samples, by
June 22, 2001.
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U N DER W R IT E R -T h e underwriter’s central question is a
variation ofH am let’s: To insure or not to insure this applicant?
The applicant’s exposure to risk generally determines the type o f
policy offered, and the price. A college degree is a must. Salary range:
$30,000to $35,000to start
VETRLNARYTECHNOLOGY-Asavetrinarytechnician, you will helpveterinar-
ians,biologicalresearchers,andotherscientistsintheirwoik. As part
o f your du­
ties, you may obtain and recod patient information and make
appointments, treat and bandage wounds, clean and polish
teeth, collectblood. fluid, urine and fecal specimens,perform
laboratory tests, use X-ray equipment and process X-ray
equipment and process X-ray film, prepare and administer A /
m e d ic a ­
tions, administer anesthetics and monitor anesthetized pa-
tients, prepare
patients for surgery and postoperative recovery, educate cli- ents, maintain and
inventory supplies, and administer vaccinations. Most veterinary technicians work in
veterinary hospitals and clinics.
* To earn an Associate o f Applied Science Degree through PC C 's Veterinary
Technology Program, call their Rock Creek Campus at 503/614-7330.
W E B SIT E D E V E L O PM E N T - As a specialist, you will be able to produce
professional web sites, communicating effectively, using key development tools,
bringing a business perspective to site development, and identifying important design
and interlace issues.
* To earn a One-year Certificate through PCC's Web Site Development Program,
call their Cascade Campus at 503/978-5317, Rock Creek Campus a t503/614-7447,
Southeast Center Campus at 503/788-6200 or Sylvania Campus at 503/977-4393.
W ELDINGTECHNœOGY-W ddingisaskillused
by many trades: sheet metal workers, ironworkers, diesel
mechanics, boilermakers, carpenters, marine construc­
tion, steam fitters, glaziers, repair and maintenance personnel
in applications ranging from the home hobbyist to heavy fabrica­
tion o f bridges, ships and many other projects. A variety o f welding
processes are used to join units ofmetal. As a welder, you may work for shipyards,
manufacturers, contractors, federal, state, county, and city governments, firms requir­
ing maintenance mechanics, and repair shops.
* To earn an Associate ofAppliedScience Degree, Two-year Certificate, One-vear
Certificate through P C C 's Welding Program, call their Rock Creek Campus at 503/
614-7600.
W R IT E R -W h eth e r you have a coveted screen or script or TV talk show gig, this
is not writing in the publishing sense. This is not your creative vision; it’s the actor’s
whim, the director’s divine right, and the producer’s executive fiat Y ou’ll spend a lot
o f all-nighters hammenng out rewrites, only to find them changed again or forgotten
m a day or two. Cynics succeed; the sensitive don’t Salary range: $35,000 to $50,000;
often mush less for an independent or documentary, and occasionally much more.
Yvette Roberts is the Sales Manager at Simply Cellular. She manages a
sales force of 10 people, selling cellular products. Roberts works an
average of 50-60 hours per week. For the job, a sales manager must
have good presentation skills, be self-motivated and wear professional
board member and NE Portland
activist, says the grant will open
more doors forex-offenders with
companies that pay a living wage.
Part of Better People’s mission
in v o lv e s
p la c in g
ex-offenders in living-wage jobs
as they pass through a highly
touted counseling program run
by Better People called Moral
Reconation Therapy. “It says a
lot about the foresight o f Mt.
Hood Community College and its
Steps to Success Program that
they are reaching out with these
funds in an effort to improve the
quality o f life in Oregon in an
innovative and meaningful way,”
said Jackson.
Steps to Success, in partner­
ship with Adult and Family Ser­
vices, Mt. Hood and Portland
Community Colleges, the Oregon
Employment Department, and
others, is a provider o f em ploy­
ment and training services. Steps
to
S u c c e ss
is dedicated to helping people
living in poverty reach economic
self sufficiency. Part o f that mis­
sion involves collaboration with
groups like Better People that
specialize in education, training,
employment, and health and so­
c ia l
s e rv ic e s .
Better People, based in Northeast
Portland, provides living-wage
employment and counseling for
probationers and pa-
A required application may be obtained and mailed to:
Human Resources, Portland Development Commission, 1900 SW 4th
Ave. Ste. 7000, Portland, OR 97201, Fax:
(503) 823-3368. If outside the metro area call
(503) 823-3463. The Commission values diversity
in its workforce and is committed to equal
opportunity in employment.
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Project Independence Helps Women
“Get Back On Their Feet”
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Portland Community College would like to invite you to see what is happening at their
Women’s Resource Center. They feature a program of re-entry into the workplace for
women who have been displaced from the work force, have been out of the workplace
for an extended period, or who just want to do a skill upgrade and improve their
employment conditions. Project Independence is a cost free, ten week, ten-credit
program designed to help women gain the necessary skills to put them in charge of their
own career. If you have been out of the work force as a result of raising a family, an
injury, personal problems, or any number of reasons, you need go no further than Project
Independence. If you are divorced, in addictions recovery, a struggling single parent, a
victim o f domestic violence, unsure about where to go, or just want to do better than you
are now, Portland Community College wants to help you.
The Women’s Resource Center has support groups, community resource referrals,
advocacy support personnel and much more. Their services also include much needed
services for single parents ar.d displaced homemakers. Their Life Skills programs and
Career Planning can make the whole process a lot easier. If you feel stuck and are
hesitant about where to go, Project Independence can put you on the right track. In two
and a half months, you can have a better job and be on the way to the great career you
once thought impossible. They even have clothes closets you can pick from to look your
best at the interview they help you arrange. Their workshops on topics o f current
interest will help you in obtaining non-traditional types of careers, if that is where you
want to go. You, as a client, can even receive special help with leadership opportunities.
What are you waiting for? Take charge of your own life and career. Make it happen
because you are worth it! Contact Portland Community College’s Women’s Resource
Center today at 503/978-5249 and ask about Project Independence.
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