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Page B6 •kl) B lack H istory M on th .W February 04, 2004 s p e c ia l c o u e ra a e PCC Southeast Center Opens continued from Metro Learning Campus, which offers a wide array of workforce training, adult basic education, personal interest and continuing educa tion programs, will also be lo cated at the new site. “The education center wi II help attract students and improve the economic diversity in the area,” said Paul Ellison, president of the 82nd Avenue Business Associa tion. The new complex is 94,000 square feet and is located on a 10.3-acresite. A wall of glass win dows looking out to a circular plaza banks a great hall with an atrium ceiling. Nan Poppe, president o f PCC's Extended LeamingCam- pus, said the new building is a testament to community support for PCC. "In a year dominated by bad news about education in Oregon and funding, this center is a high note,” she said. “We are excited to be able to bring more educa tional opportunity to an area of metropolitan Portland that has been under-served for too many years.” School Report Cards Improve schools improved their student continued from Metro perform ance and behavior, in Jefferson, Madison and Marshall creasing attendance and low er high schools and Ockley Green ing dropout rates. “ I am very pleased with the Middle School. Roosevelt High School received a rating of “unac outcom e o f this year’s state rat ings,” said Superintendent Jim ceptable.” In these ratings, the Oregon Scherzinger. “Our goal is to have D epartm ent o f E ducation in 100 percent o f our students m ak cluded an “im provem ent" cat ing progress. I am grateful for the egory exam ining student perfor hard work and dedication o f our mance and student behavior av students, teachers, principals and erages o f 2000 and 2001 compared other staff com m itted to elevat to 2002 and 2003. W ithin this cat ing achievem ent for every child egory, 24 p ercen t o f d istric t in the school district.” The African American Men's Club “In The Community.. .For the Community” / AAMC Valentine's Day Dance Saturday. February 1 4 ,200 4; 9 PM - 2 AM Disc Jockey: Leslie Taylor, The Pit Doctor' Ramada Inn at the Airport. 62212 NE 82'"' Avenue C lassifieds Executive Director: $60-$72,000 plus benefits The n o n -p ro fit V isio n A ction N e tw ork (V A N ) e n co u ra ge s collab orative problem solving through relationship building, planning and im plem entation efforts that involve all sectors of th e W a s h in g to n C o u n ty community. The VAN Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director with demonstrated skills and e xp e rie n c e s in c lu d in g : b u ild in g o u tc o m e -b a se d a llia n c e s , s tra te g ic communications, board relations, o rg a n iz a tio n a l and fin a n c ia l planning, m arketing and fund d e ve lo p m e n t. Th e ideal c a n d id a te w ill have d e m o n s tra te d m a n a g e m e n t e xp e rie n c e in a n o n p ro fit, business or government agency, as well as experience in promoting collaborative action. Individuals interested in this position will find a d d itio n a l in fo rm a tio n and a p p lic a tio n re q u ire m e n ts at w w w .visio n a c tio n n e tw o rk .o rg The a p p lic a tio n d e a d lin e is February 27,2004. TRANSIT OPERATORS Salem Area Mass Transit District is now accepting applications for fu ll-tim e Transit O perators to operate passenger buses over prescribed routes in accordance with designated schedules. No previous bus driving experience required. We train. Starting wage $14.50 per hour. Come in or call 503-588-2424 to obtain official application form and detailed recruitment announcement. Send completed application form and certified court DMV driving record to S alem Area M ass Tra n s it D is tric t, H um an R e so u rce s Division, 555 Court St., NE, Suite 5230, Salem, OR 97301-3736. Official District application form must be completed and received at District by 4:30 p.m. February 27, 2004. Visit our web site at: www.cherriots.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Portland, Oregon 97 220, 503 255 6511 AAMC Member • All Fastixx Locations Hair Creations, 5425 NE 3 0 lh Avenue, PDX, 503 281 1185 It's About Hair, 5501 NE 30"' Avenue. PDX 503 493 40 40 One Stop Music, Inc., 1615 NE Killingsworth Street. PDX 503 284 8103 Rib Express, 5410 NE 3 3 Street, PDX. 503 288 3836 B ids SUB BIDS REQUESTED Clark County Fairgrounds Phase I Bid Package #1 - Stage II Grading and Utilities Prebid Meeting: February 12,2004 at 1:00pm Bid Due: February 24, 2004 at 2:00pm Hoffman Construction Company of Washington Bid Phone: (5 0 3 )2 2 1 -8 8 1 1 - Bid Fax (5 0 3 ) 2 2 1 -8 8 8 8 T i ! alati \ c 1BV alli -; y C E N T E R S PROGRAM DIRECTOR Located in NE P o rtla n d th is p o sitio n p ro vid e s pro gram s u p e rv is io n and c o m m u n ity leadership for African American a d o le s c e n t m ale s u b sta n c e abusers. Coordinates program, provides clinical su p e rvisio n , manages budget and community p a rtn e rsh ip s. MA in Hum an Services and African American c u ltu ra l s p e c ific pro gram development preferred. African Americans encouraged to apply. Interested applicants may e-mail resumes to: hrtftvcenters.org fax to: 503-690-9605 or mail to: TV C , 14600 NW C o rn e ll Rd, Portland, OR 97229 Attn: Human Resources. Please include in your cover letter the position for which you are applying. To learn more about Tualatin Valley Centers p le a se v is it o ur w e b s ite at www.tvcenters.org Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from interested firm s including disadvantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and emerging small business enterprises. Business Loans, mortgage Loans, Personal Loans, & Jumbo Loans OHSU Patient Care Facility Bid Package #G4 ■ Core & Shell MEP Pre-Quallfled Bidders Only for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing No Advance Pre-Qualification Required for Fire Protection, Controls & Security Pre-Bid: January 29, 2004 at 9:00am Bids Due: February 20, 2004 at 2:00pm Go Ahead give us a call 24 hrs @ 1-866-242-0334 $250 to $500 a week Will train to work at home Helping the US Government file HUD/FHA mortgage refunds No experience necessary Call Toll Free 1-866-537-2906 Hoffman-Andersen, A Joint Venture ■pan F 1 805 SW Broadway, Suite 2100 Portland, OR 97205 Tel 503/221 8811 - Fax 503/221 8888 CCB License 152410 We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from interested firm s including disadvantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and emerging small business enterprises. \ K im -e with di' ACCOUNTANT II 120 SW Fifth Ave, Room 750, Portland OR 97204 503-823-6855 $3,611- $4,389/ month Closes February 13, 2004 Call (503) 846-8606/TTY (503) 846-4898 for information or see our w e b site : www.co.washington.or.us. County application and supplem ental a p p lic a tio n fo rm s re q u ire d . Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. APPLY TO: Washington County Human Resources Division 155 N. First Avenue, Suite 320 Hillsboro, OR 97124 © ].1ortlauh (Olv r r u r r Call 503-288 (X 33 . h ls(è’pc»i 1 landob scike r.co m I PORT OF PORTLAND Career Opportunities Information about career opportunities with the Port of Portland can be obtained by calling the Job Hotline at (503) 944-7480. Hearing impaired applicants may call TDD, (503) 944- 7485. Applications are available by visiting the Port’s website at www.DortPortlandor.com or by calling (503) 944-7400 or by visit ing the Port's office, located at 121 NW Everett Street, Portland. The Port of Portland is an Education Development Specialist R e tire m e n t L iv in g Full time Education Development Specialist needed for alternative s c h o o l p ro v id in g GED and em ploym ent training for youth ages 16-21. R e sp on sibilities in c lu d e b a sic s k ills , GED in s tru c tio n , w ork re a d in e ss training and case management. O regon te a c h in g c e rtific a te s desirable. Prefer applicants with experience/skills w orking with youth from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Starting range $26,500-28,500 per year with full benefits. Please submit cover letter and resum e attn: O p e ra tio n s M an ager, Youth employment Institute, 1704 NE 26"1 Ave., Portland, OR 97212. Position is open until filled. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Westmoreland's Union Manor 0404 SI 23rd Avenue ♦ Portland 97202 503*233*5671 Marshall Union Manor 2020 NW Northrup Street ♦ Portland 07209 503*225*0677 Kirkland Union Manors 3530 SI S4tli Avenue ♦ Portland 97266 503*777*8101 & Kirkland Union Plaza 1414 Kauffman Avenue ♦ Vancouver 98660 360*694*4314 ix • Studio & O ne-B edroom A p artm en ts with k itch en s A ffordable Rents with No Buy-In o r A pplication Fees • G arden A reas & Planned A ctivities • Easy Access to Bus Lines & S hopping • Federal Rent Subsidies Available for those th a t qualify TDD 503*771*0912 w ww.theunionmanors.org re PARKING FA C IL IT Y Operator groomed, positive Individuals. $8.00 + Starting wage Overtim e/advaricement potential Medical & Dental, 401K avail. Drug test/Background Check New hires must have acceptable documentation to confirm both identity and eligibility to work. Apply 12:00-12:30 PM, Tues & Thurs at City Center Parking 130 SW Stark, Portland Advertising for Maintenance Technician PCRIÏ Affordable housing organization se e ks s k ille d M a in te n a n c e T e c h n ic ia n . M ust have p rio r experience, array of tools and work vehicle. Must be organized and efficient. Skills must include carpentry, planning and electrical repairs. Benefits and m ileage reimbursement available. 9:00 to 13.50 to start depending on exp. Spanish speaking a plus. PHN # 503-288-2923. WANTED: 5 people needed ASAP to W o rk From Hom e. International Wellness Company expansion. PT/FT. Call for FREE Info CD: 800-311-4342 or www.2GetRlch.net MOVIE EXTRAS For Local Openings No Exp/Age Req’d Minor/major roles Models also Needed UpTo$270/Day Call 1-800-818-6512 \il\c r tis e w ith < li\ ersity in JJnrtlaub ( i W n u r ( .ill 503-288-00® adsCo’portlandol ser\cr.com Employment PUBLIC HEALTH These are just a few of the current job openings available with the State of Oregon. A more complete announcement listing, application forms, and additional job information are available,at: a) local Employment Department field offices, or b) the Oregon jobs page at: www.oregonjobs.org The State of Oregon and all Its divisions are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Health Care Investigator/Advisor - Nursing Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $ 3 ,2 0 8 - S 4,476/m on th The Oregon Stale Board of Nursing is rea u itm g fo r a Health Care Investigator/Advisor to respond to and investigate complaints pertaining to nurses an ti nursing assistants. Investigations repuira documentation o f (act '„K lin g according to rules ot evidence through Intwview, observation, and collection of evidence followed by preparation of presentations to the Board for action. Adumonally. this position will provide education and advice about scope ot practice and standards to Hcenaees, consumers, and healthcare employers., organizations M inim um qualifications include a Bachelors degree in Nursing; and 5 years' recent clinical experience as an RN: and have. or be eligible to obtain, a State ot Oregon BN License. Preference will be given to applicants with « p e n a n c e in com plaint investigation or compliance case management, th e State of Oregon offers a competitive benefit package where employees can choose from a variety of plans for their fam ily in medical, dental, Ufa, short and long-term disability, and long term care insurance We offer generous leave programs for sick, vacation, personal business, and holidays. Participation m the Public Employees Retirement Plan is effective a 'te r 6 m onths of erriptoymeni a iv l is hilly funded by the employer The Oregon Public Employees Union represents this pos t 11 To apply, com plete a S tate ot Oregon application lorm IP 0 1 0 0 ) lo r Announcem ent »LE 040079. You may obtain an application from any local office of th e Oregon Em ploym ent Division or from the State s jo b page a t w w w oregonlobs org. M all or deliver your com pleted a pp lica tion for this ann ouncem ent to Human Resources. Oregon State Board o f Nursing, 8 0 0 NE Oregon St.. Suite 465. Porttand OR 97 2 3 2 no later th a n 4 :0 0 pm on February 13, 2 0 0 4 OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES in o f P o r tla n d B u re au o f P u rc h a s e s WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF NURSING APPLY BY PHONE Fast approvals. Good, Bad. No credit Not a problem II We specialize in: Other subcontracting Opportunities - Internet http://www.hoffmancorp.com SUB BIDS REQUESTED C itv ings. Seekin g dep en dable, w ell- 8 0 5 SW Broadway. Suite 2 1 0 0 - Portland, OR 9 7 2 0 5 - LIC #H0FFMCC164NC www.portlandonline.com/omr/purchasiin> Immediate full and part-time open Ticket Price: $20.00 per person: Raffle. Food, No Host Bar Tickets available at: For contracting opportunities with the City of Portland and for valuable information on how to do business with the City, please log on to the Bureau of Purchases Web Page: MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OREGONIANS by joining th e Oregon D epartm ent of Human Services IDHSi, th e statewide 'lealth end hum an services agency We help Oregonians be independent, nealthy and sate We are absolutely com m itted to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are com m itted to recruiting developing and retaining a diverse’ workforce. • M edica l Laboratory Technician 1 M edica l Laboratory Technician Salary range: $ 1,787 $ 2 ,4 3 0 /m o n th Announcem ent »LEHS4055 - Portland Position closes February 3 .2 0 0 4 • Principal E xe cutlve/M ana ger C B reast and C ervical Cancer Program M anager Salary range: $ 3 ,2 2 3 $ 4 ,7 4 5 /n io n th Announcem ent #LEHS4052 Portland Position closes February 9 ,2 0 0 4 ■ Epidemiologist 2 E nvironm ental 8. O ccupational Epidem iologist Salary range: $3 5 2 9 $ 4 .9 2 1 /m o n th Announcem ent »LEHS3544 Portland Position is open until filled MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Principal E xe cutlve/M ana ger C IT Field Services M anager Salary range: $ 3 ,7 2 0 $ 5 ,4 8 6 /m o n th Announcem ent «LFHS4001A Portland Position closes February 1 2 .2 0 0 4 To obtain detailed jo b announcem ents and application materials, visit the DHS wehsite: www.dhs.state.oi u s /jo b s/: call the OHS job line at (5031 9 4 5 5 7 4 2 ; TTY ¡503) 9 4 5 6 2 1 4 or contact any local Oregon Employment office. Inform ation is available by referencing tiie announcem ent number. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES . JOIN OUR TEAM! ODOT supports a vast range of innovative transportation products and services, touching the life o f every Oregonian, every day. Explore our variety o t rewarding occupations... ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL • C arrier M aintena nce U n it A cco u n tin g Technician Salary $2.017 $ 2 .7 9 1 /n io n th Announcem ent VOCDT4073 Salem ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL • C o ntractor Plans Support S p ecialist Salary $1.651 $ 2 .2 0 8 /m o n th Announcem ent *0CD T3768A Salem CUSTOMER SERVICE/ENFORCEMENT • M o to r Carrier Enforcem ent O fficer Salary $ 2 .2 0 8 $ 3 .0 6 0 /m o n th Announcem ent »OCDT4O74 Woodburn MANAGEMENT/PROFESSIONAL • Access M anagem ent Appeals Coordinator Salary $ 3 ,5 4 6 $4 9 7 8 /m o n tb Announcem ent »0CDT3423A Salem Io aopty. you m ust obtain a copy o f the appropriate announcem ent number, which provides fu ll details, quflilficatioiis/requtreroenhi, and how to apply instructions. Call (503i 9 8 6 -4 0 3 0 [TTY i5 03) 9 8 0 3 8 5 4 for the hearing impaupdl. or visit www.odot.state.or.us/iobs. As an AA/EEO employer. ODOT is com mitted to integrating the promotion and m anagement o> workforce diversify and atflrm alive a c to n mo every facet of our business.
