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News/Bids/Classifieds Hendrix Park Lawyers The two lawyers together handled more than 2,100 cases in 2010 alone, the plaintiffs said. In allowing the case to go forward, U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik said the evi- dence could support a finding that the lawyers were so over- burdened that the appointment of public defenders in those cities is ``little more than a sham.’’ Grant County has spent the past seven years making changes to its public defense system, including a reduction Recent lawsuits in Washington have highlighted the problem with public defender caseloads in caseloads, under a court settlement with the ACLU and Columbia Legal Services. In a 2010 state Supreme Court ruling, a Grant County boy who was convicted at age 12 of sexually molesting a young neighbor was granted a new trial after his public defender, who handled about 500 cases annually, failed to investigate his case and urged him to plead guilty. The boy was eventually exonerated. Since Grant County’s settlement, the county’s felony Jimi Hendrix Park Project Manager Maisha Barnett, at right, shows Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn the design for the park. Immediately afterward, the mayor convened the Judkins Park Neighborhood Town Hall at the Northwest African American Museum on Tuesday, June 19. For more information about the project or to make a contribution, visit the Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation website, www.jimihendrix parkfoundation.org. PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED continued from page 1 caseloads per public defender have dropped from about 500 per year to 150. The state bar association previously adopted caseload standards for indigent defense, but they were hardly enforced. Several years ago, the Legislature passed a law providing money to cities that made strides toward meeting the bar association standards; last year, a dozen cities received grants ranging from $2,500 to $150,000. With the standards now enshrined by the Supreme Court, they’ll have more teeth. Lawyers who take on indigent clients will have to certify on a quarterly basis that they’re complying, and courts could refuse to allow them to be appointed in such cases if they don’t. It isn’t clear how much the new standards might cost cities and counties around the state. The amount is expect- ed to vary depending on existing caseloads. Read the rest of this story online at www.theskanner.com PROGRAM SPECIALIST - NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY TEAMS MCLE PROGRAM ASSISTANT Mo. Sal: $4,560.00 - $6,077.00 Monthly OPEN: 06/14/12 CLOSE: 07/02/12 The NET Program Specialist is responsible for recruiting, training, managing and motivating NET volunteers and activities in coordination with local emergency response plans and National Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) curriculum. The Oregon State Bar is looking for someone to provide a variety of administrative, secretarial, & clerical support for the MCLE Program. Please visit http://www.osbar.org/osbcenter/openings.html for job details. 81121 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR For more information and to apply online go to www.port- landoregon.gov/jobs/ or contact Keri Caffreys, Sr. HR Analyst, The salary range minimum starts at $17.50/hr. Work schedule will be 4 hrs/day Mon – Fri Apr 1st – Sep 30th and 8 hrs/day Mon – Fri Oct 1st – Mar 31st. 503-823-4034. Send resume with a cover letter to Director of Human Resources, Attention: PA, Oregon State Bar, P. O. Box 231935, Tigard, OR 97281. Fax to 503-598-6985 or e- mail (MS Word format only) to hr@osbar.org. Equal Opportunity Employer. An Equal Opportunity Employer 6-20-12 6-20-12 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Urban Renewal Agency for the City of Portland, Oregon Portland is internationally recognized for its quality of life, distinctive neighborhoods, and robust transit system. Playing a key role in keeping Portland, Oregon, one of America’s most livable cities is the Portland Develop- ment Commission’s mission. PDC is the City’s urban renewal agency, charged with bringing together resources to achieve Portland's vision. We’re currently looking for qualified individuals to complement our work- force for the following position: 81121 Senior Administrative Coordinator CITY OF PORTLAND RFP NO. TRN 098 Bureau of Transportation Price Agreements for (1) Land and Hydrographic Survey, Mapping, and Staking; and (2) Photogrammetric Mapping Proposals Due By: 4:00 p.m., June 28, 2012 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Portland, Bureau of Transportation requests proposals from Sur- vey and Mapping firms for Land and Hydrographic Sur- veying and Photogrammetric Surveying. The Request for Proposals may be obtained from the City of Portland website at: http://www.ebidexchange.com/cityofportland. Proposals shall be received at The Portland Bureau of Transportation, 1120 SW Fifth Ave., Room 800, Portland, OR 97204 until 4:00 p.m., June 28, 2012. Direct any writ- ten questions regarding this solicitation to: Richard Gray, 1120 SW Fifth Ave., Room 800, Portland, OR 97204, e- mail richard.gray@portlandoregon.gov, FAX 503-823- 7609. Proposals shall be reviewed by an evaluation committee in accordance with Chapter 5.68 of the Portland City Code. Proposers shall comply with the City’s M/W/ESB and Equal Employment Opportunity Programs. The City of Portland is committed to increasing contracting, sub- contracting and employment opportunities for minority, women and emerging small businesses. Proposers are required to evaluate project requirements to maximize use of M/W/ESB firms. Proposers are encouraged to conduct pre-submittal conferences and are advised to investigate all potential sources of M/W/ESB and maxi- mize outreach to increase participation. Attention is called to Chapter 3.100 of the City Code relative to certi- fication as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and compliance with the Equal Benefits Program. EEO certification and Equal Benefits Program compliance requirements are available on Procurement Services website at: www.portlandonline.com/omf/purchasing. 6-20-12 INVITATION FOR BID PDC values diversity in its work force and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. KITSAP TRANSIT RFP KT12-433A TOWING SERVICES PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 13, 2012 – TIME: 2:00 P.M. Apply online at www.pdc.us/about_pdc/jobs Portland Development Commission, 222 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 Jobline: 503.823.3463 6-20-12 Kitsap Transit is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit responses from Towing Service Vendors for Class A, B & C vehicles. Proposal documents may be downloaded at http://www.kitsaptransit.org/capital/Proposals.html, obtained at 60 Washington Ave., Ste. 200, Bremerton, WA 98337, or by email from gaylet@kitsaptransit.com Mailed or hand-delivered, sealed bids will be accepted at Kitsap Transit’s Main Administration Office, 60 Washing- ton St., Ste. 200 (2nd floor Reception Desk), Bremerton, WA 98337-1888, Marked IFB KT #12-433A, on or before 2:00 p.m. PST, on July 13, 2012. All bids will be opened and publicly announced in the Kitsap Transit Conference Room at 2:00 p.m. on the date shown above. Faxes will not be accepted. Kitsap Transit reserves the right to reject any and all pro- posals without cause and to waive any informalities or irregularities. Kitsap Transit, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat., 252.42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations Department of Transportation, subtitle A, of the Secre- tary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted pro- grams of the DOT issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. 6-20-12 DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE $82,845 - $97,343 annually (DOE) Full-time Reporting to the Office of the Provost, the Dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine provides the necessary leadership to ensure high quality, learner-centered pro- grams that graduate competent, confident, and success- ful physicians. The dean leads the faculty in the development of all curricula of the school, oversees the development and implementation of competencies that drive the content and delivery of education, ensures ongoing assessment and continuous improvement, and provides leadership in the identification and use of appropriate learner-centered delivery systems and methodologies. The dean is responsible for hiring and evaluating all full-time and part-time faculty and works with the provost and academic team in the assessment of faculty development needs and the implementation of a sustainable academic career path. The dean is responsible for development and assurances that the school operates in accordance with the approved budg- et. Full job description and application details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 7/31/12 EOE 6-20-12 June 20, 2012 The Seattle Skanner Page 3
