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inline six cyclinder with
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steplessly variable valve
timing and dual resonance
intake system; Transmis-
sion: Five speed steptronic
automatic.
B M W X3 c o m p a c t-
class SUV has a forceful
in-line six-cylinder engine
fits in front o f the tour-
door passenger com part­
m ent that com prises two
row s o f seats for five riders, and
the cargo bay at the rear acces­
sible through a roof-hinged tail­
gate. The BMW X3 enters its other device called Hill D escent
second year of production flush C ontrol (H D C ) to keep all w heels
with success. In its first year, the firm ly planted on a steep slope. It
X3 sold almost as well as the sits low adding to the ease o f g et­
larger X5, doubling B M W ’s im ­ ting in and out o f the vehicle. The
2.5i comes standard with a six-speed
pact on the SUV market.
X3 stocks the x Drive electroni­ manual transm ission. A five-speed
cally-controlled AW D m echa­ autom atic Steptronic is optional for
nism. O ff pavement, X3 adds an- the2.5i($l,275)and3.0i(nocharge).
foglights, rain-sens­
ing w indshield w ip­
ers, autom atic head­
light control, auto-
d im m in g rearview
m irror. M aple S y ­
cam ore Dark interior
trim , storage nets in
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f o o tw e ll an d th e
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backrests, upgraded
interior lighting, a
storage net, attach ­
m ent rails and a re­
versible, slip-proof mat for the
ca rg o area,an d BM W A ssist. All
these features are standard on
T he X 3 ’s cabin is im pressive in the3.0i.
The BM W 2.5i X3 isquick and
design and content. M odels draw
from a long list o f standard fea­ fast. T he xD rive puts it at the
tures, including extensive safety head o f the class w hen w eather
equipment. The 2.5i Premium Pack­ or road goes north. It’s room y,
age ($3,700) adds autom atic climate both for passengers and cargo.
control, p o w er front seats w ith And ju st as im portant, it’s re­
m em ory, a dual-panel, tw o-w ay plete w ith safety features, both
pow er m oonroof, cruise control. active and passive.
BMW 2005 X3 2.5i
C lassifieds
Senior Child Development
Specialist (2 positions)
Portland Community College
Sylvania Campus
AA degree in Early Childhood
Education or related area with
early childhood course w ork
required. Three years of early
childhood classroom experience
is required. Work schedule is part-
tim e during school year with
sum m er and breaks between
terms off. Open until filled. Apply
online at http://iobs.pcc.edu PCC
is an AA/EEO Institution.
Radio Advertising Sales
Immediate Opening: Looking for
results-oriented self-starter to sell
a d ve rtisin g to local business
decision makers. Two years sales
e xp e rie n c e
re q u ire d .
C o m p e n sa tio n
based
on
commission. Send Resume to FM
S a le s M an ager, 0234 SW
Bancroft, Portland, OR 97239. NO
PHONE CALLS. Equal Opportunity
Employer
PORT OF PORTLAND
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Port of Portland is a regional
government operating airports,
marine terminals and industrial
parks in the greater Portland
metropolitan area, to fulfill its
mission of providing competitive
cargo and passenger access to
world markets while enhancing
the region’s quality of life.
To view current job openings and
to access the application form,
v is it th e P o rt’s w e b site at
www.portofportland.com or call
(503) 944-7400.
The Port of Portland is an AA/EEO
employer committed to workforce
diversity and affirmative action.
Revenue and Tax Specialist II
The B ureau o f L ic e n s e s is
recruiting for limited term full-time
Revenue and Tax Specialists II
positions. These positions are
re s p o n sib le fo r re vie w in g ,
analyzing and entering detailed
information on individual returns.
Additional duties include providing
b u sin e ss lice n se and ta x
custom er service assistance,
in fo rm a tio n and re fe rra l fo r
bureau , City,
and
o th e r
ju risdiction s and bureau-wide
program
o p e ra tio n a l and
regulatory support. The Bureau of
Licenses has five (5) tw o-year
limited term vacancies in the
Personal Income Tax Program,
which will be filled from this list.
For the Personal Incom e Tax
Program, a keyboarding speed of
45 words per minute and ten-key
by touch is preferred, but not
required to qualify for the eligible
list. This recruitment will be used
to fill five or more Revenue and
Tax Specialists II (2 year) limited
term vacancies.
A p pro xim ate M onthly S a lary:
$2,960 at entry to $3,550 after
two years
Application deadline is 4:30pm,
Friday, September 2, 2005
Apply online at www.ci. Portland,
or.us/jobs/ or picku p an
application at 1120 SW 5th Ave.,
Portland, Oregon 97204 Lobby
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PARKING FACILITY Operator
Immediate full time and part-time
openings. Seeking dependable,
well groomed, positive individuals
$8.00 + starting wage
Overtime/advancement potential
NE Portland Room for Rent
Medical & Dental, 401k avail.
Spacious, good loctn, w/bath, no Drugtest/Background check
smoking/pets. $350/mo, incl util. .
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New hires must have acceptable
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documentation to confirm both
identity and eligibility to work.
\dvertise with divet ity in
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Call 5Ì3-28K-OO33
Apply 12:00-12:30PM. Mon, Wed
& Thurs at City Center Parking
130 SW Stark, Portland.
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BID PACKAGE NUMBER FIVE - NETWORK DATA RACKS
SALEM, OREGON
BID DATE: SEPTEMBER 8,2005 A T2:00 P.M. (PDT)
JE D U N M
C O N S T R U C T IO N P O R T L A N D
437 N. COLUMBIA BLVD. - PORTLAND, OREGON 97217
Phone (503) 978-0800 * Fax (503) 978-1031 * CCB#84045
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek
participation from Small, Small Disadvantaged, Minority,
Women-Owned, HUB Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned,
and Veteran-Owned Business Concerns.
REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Sealed proposals for the ALS Transgenic Mouse Laboratory
Renovations Project will tje received by the Oregon State Board of
Higher Education until 2:00 PM local time September 20, 2005.
All bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractor’s
Board.
As a result of a prior Request For Qualifications, the Owner has pre­
qualified five prime contractors to respond to the Request for
Proposals (RFP) for this project. The pre-qualified firms will be the
only prime contractors permitted to submit proposals to the Owner.
Those contractors are Fortis Construction, Inline Commercial
Construction, Hackenbruck Construction, McKenzie Commercial
Contractors, and Skanska USA Building.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Procurement
and Construction Contracting, 644 SW 13th Street, Corvallis,
Oregon 97333-4238 or telephone 541-737-9635.
INVITATION TO BID
The Housing Authority of the City of Tacoma (“THA”) will receive
sealed bids from qualified contractors at the offices of Tacoma
Housing Authority until 2:00 PM, Local Time, September 12,2005,
for the 504 Compliance Site Work.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the offices of THA,
902 South L Street, Tacoma, WA 98405, (253) 207-4439, at the
stated time and date, Monday, September 12, 2005, 2:00 PM
Local Time. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Contractors may obtain Contract Documents from THA at 902 South
“L" Street, Tacoma, WA 98405, (253) 207-4439, upon payment
of non-refundable fee of $20.00 for each set (check or money
order only). Each set of Contract Documents includes the Project
Manual with colored site photos. A scanned digital copy of the
Contract Documents is also available on a CD for non-refundable
fee of $5.00.
There are two pre-bid m eetings scheduled for 9:00 AM on
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 and Wednesday, August 31, 2005
at the administrative offices of Tacoma Housing Authority, 902
South L Street. The pre-bid meetings are not mandatory, but
attendance is highly encouraged.
SALES MANAGER
Tourism Travel Tra d e S a le s
M anager fo r tri-c o u n ty area.
Should have BA/BS and 3-5 years
experience in m arketing-sales
with hotel, airline, attraction or
to u r o p e ra to r. A p p lic a tio n
available online at pova.com
Addiction Counselor
Train for a valuab le , fu lfillin g
career. Earn Addiction Counselor
P ro fe s s io n a l C e rtific a tio n in
Washington State. Clark College
classes begin September 19. Call
Dr. Marcia Roi, 992-2171
AH@ for Human Resources
DIVERSITY CONSULTANT • City of Eugene
Human Resource and Risk Services
$48,713 - 60,715 Annually
This position will provide consultation, training and
advice to City staff on diversity-related subjects,
Examples of duties includes develop strategies
and assist the organization with achieving outreach
recruitment goals and objectives; plan, design and
coordinate or deliver training and other diversity
activities; coordinate the developm ent of and
oversee implementation of the annual Affirmative
Action plan; research d ive rs ity-re la te d best
practices. Requires five years of progressively
responsible professional experience involving a
combination of several human resource areas
including recruitm ent and selection, diversity,
training, employee relations, and organizational
CENTRAL COMPUTER FACILITY
development and equivalent to a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university
in human resources or a related field. Public
Sector experience preferred. Must be able to pass
a police background investigation. Closing date:
September 9,2005. Obtain application materials
at: www.eugene-or.gov or obtain and application
packet from Human Resource and Risk Services,
777 Pearl Street, Room 101, Eugene, OR 97401.
Out of town applicants may call (541) 682-5061
or e-mail annlleatlnn nuiiiA«t*fl>r-l «11M ne.or.Ut to
receive application materials. The City of Eugene
values diversity in its work force and is committed
to affirmative action.
The Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is soliciting Statements of
Qualifications from multi-disciplined Architectural and Engineering
(A/E) professional individuals or firms to provide professional
services to do work in the City of Tacoma, Washington as described
in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). These individuals orfirm s
shall include but are not limited to: architects, m echanical
engineers, civil engineers, structural engineers, acoustical
engineers, electrical engineers, cost estim ators, industrial
hygienists. All professionals and their sub-contractors must be
licensed to work in their respective fields as required by the State
of Washington.
The team for th is work shall consist of a prim e contractor
(consultant), and as necessary, subcontractors in the professions
listed above. Persons orfirm s interested in providing these services
to THA must respond as directed in this RFQ for the purpose of
showing their abilities and expertise in the areas defined in the
selection criteria.
Respondents subm itting proposals to the RFQ m ust not be
debarred, suspended or otherwise prohibited from professional
practice by any Federal, State or Local Agency.
Copies of the RFQ may be obtained at the THA Administration
Office located at 902 South L Street, Tacoma, WA 98405. To
request a copy of the Proposal Package, please contact Yvonne
G in o u lis
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Questions pertaining to the contents or scope of work for the RFQ
should be directed to Steve Clair at (253) 207-4435 or email at
sclair@tacomahousing.org. A presubmittal conference is scheduled
for Monday, August 29,2005 at 10:00 AM, at the project site, East
60th and McKinley.
THA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate and
does not do business with others who discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, fam ilial status,
disability, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation or gender
identity in the employment or provision of services. THA is a Public
Housing Agency and does not operate under the guidelines
stipulated for Indian Housing Authorities. Approved for publication
by Michael Mirra, Executive Director.
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HEALTH SERVICES
• Program Representative 2
Vital Records Field Liaison
Salary: $ 3 ,0 6 0 ■ $ 4 .2 6 5 /m o n th
Announcem ent 4LEHS5420 - Portland
Position closes August 3 1 .2 0 0 5
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS)
PERS covers nearly 30 0 .0 0 0 members and a d m in is te r s retirement, disability
benefits, health insurance, and deferred compensation plans statewide.
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 offers
employees competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
that includes employer paid health insurance; paid holidays,
vacation, sick and personal leave; membership in
the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan
(OPSRP): and opportunities to participate in the
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,
Oregon Savings Growth Plans The State of
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Oregon and all its divisions are proud to be equal
opportunity employers.
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
• Information Systems Specialist 6
Directory Services Administrator
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OOOT People drive Oregon's Departm ent of Transportation. If great benefits,
a professional work environment, jo b innovation, and career growth
opportunity drive you. then com e to ODOT. Current recruitm ents include:
ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL
• Chief of Staff Support
S a lary $ 2 .2 9 6 $3,2 1 7 /m o n th
Announcem ent »0C D T5466 Salem
S a lary $ 3 .2 0 8 $4.476/m ontb
Announcem ent »OCOT5335 Salem
• Information Systems Specialist 7
Senior Systems Analyst/Java Developer
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OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT)
PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/PLANNING
• Transit Network Program Manager
S a lary $ 4 .0 3 8 » 5 .5 7 0 /m o n th
Announcem ent ALEHS5411 - Salem
Position closes August 29. 2 0 0 5
Salary: $ 4 ,6 1 3 $ 6 ,7 9 2 /m o n th
Announcem ent «LEHS5417 - Salem
Position closes September 6. 2 0 0 5
Services Division (ISO) adm inistrator.
S alary $ 2 ,019 - $ 2 ,7 9 0 /m o n th
Announcem ent 4 L E 05052 0
D osing date: August 2 9 ,2 0 0 5
Salary: $ 1 .8 6 8 - $ 2 ,6 4 5 /m o n tb
Announcem ent #OCOT542O Salem
• Information Systems Specialist 7
Senior Systems Analyst
• Principal Executlve/Manager F
Chief Financial Officer
Serve as the Executive Administrative Support person for the Information
ENGINEERING/ENVIRONMENTAL
• Pavement Field Crew
Salary » 3 .6 4 6 - » 5 ,0 3 1 /m o n th
Announcem ent »LEHS5350A - Salem
Position closes August 2 2 ,2 0 0 5
Salary $ 4 .0 3 8 $ 5 .5 7 0 /m o n th
Announcem ent »LEHS5412 - Salem
Position closes August 2 9 .2 0 0 5
• Executive Support Specialist 1
• Senior Right of Way Agent
Salary: $ 3 ,4 8 6 - $ 4 .9 9 1 /m o n th
Announcem ent 40C D T5370 Salem
W o rk in g 9 OOOT. The W ay t o Oo. D e ta ile d jo b a n n o u n c e m e n ts
in clu d e qualifications, requirem ents, and in structions on how to apply for
these jobs. Go to www odo t.sta te or.us/Jobs fo r a com ple te copy
ca ll 5 0 3 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 (TTY 5 0 G 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 | to request by m ail. ODOT
proud to ope rate as an equ al o pp ortunity, a ffirm a tiv e action em ployer
A n nouncem ents w ill be m ade availab le in a lternate form at upon
request: (5 0 3 ) 37116202. TTY 1 -8 0 0 -9 9 3 -8 8 9 8
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