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Spilyay Tyrnoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Page 5 May 18, 2011 TeleCo C orner Senator hosting town Variety of jobs will be filled in coming months hall meeting Saturday by M arsha Spellman Marketing & Regulatory Director, WSTC L ast issue, we introduced you to our first full time employee, Jose Matanane, operations man ager for the Warm Springs Tele communications Company. Jose filled the first of 19 po sitions that w ill be created. These jobs will be added as we steadily build out the company. We are looking to hire more key staff members in the next few months. Since the question of jobs has become the number one question that we are now get ting, let me give you some idea of what these jobs are and what kinds of skills are we going to look for in filling these positions. First management jobs First, we knew that there was no one from Warm Springs that had the technical and opera tional expertise in the telephone industry that Jose brings to the table. In fact, having Jose agree to move to Warm Springs was a dream come true. He is excep tionally experienced, and has a strong technical background as well as having been a general manager for many years in an other tribal telecom company. As he will oversee the instal lation of the network, the tech nical side of the business, he is perfect for this job. Being a tribal member (although not from Warm Springs) he also brings an understanding that we didn’t think we would find in an operations manager. However, as we continue to hire new staff, we are commit ted to hiring people from Warm Springs. The first jobs that we will hire are the next management posi tions. This includes the cus tomer service manager, the con troller (financial overseer) and the inform ation technology manager. While telephone company ex perience is not going to be re quired, people who are inter ested in these positions will have to have relevant experience. Inside, outside jobs After this, we will start hiring jobs that can be categorized as two types of positions. Those that are “inside” jobs, and those that are “outside” jobs. The inside jobs are more of fice based, while the outside jobs are more technical. Again, we will be hiring slowly, as we build out the network and connect more and more customers that will justify bringing on the new staff. Outside jobs: These jobs will be those that will maintain the communications network and install phones and internet service to the customer pre mises. This includes an outside plant supervisor, service techs and installers. These people will re port to the operations manager, Jose, who is responsible for the technical plant and central of fice Inside jobs: Those people working in customer service, accounting, sales and marketing, and information technology (IT) will be the “insiders.” Since we will be a small com pany, we expect that some of these positions will be combined, so that some of the staff will be expected to do a wide range of activities. In larger companies, each position does only one thing. However, having people with different skill sets will make it more fun and interesting for the staff. In all cases, “the company will promote one philosophy, that of customer service,” says Adam Haas, general manger. “We will go out of our way to ensure that tribal m em bers, governm ent employees and businesses are 100 percent satisfied with our service.” To this end, he said, “all em ployees must be enthusiastic and do their job with the customer in mind. Motivation and com mitment is the number one re quirement for future staff.” “We are not hiring at this moment,” says Matanane. “We are now working on a workforce development plan that will not only determine the type of em ployees to be hired, but it will also identify the types of skills that are going to be needed im mediately, and into the future... We will be looking at ways of training for these skills, espe cially for technical jobs. This in cludes potential jobs with local colleges, as well as apprentice ship programs with other small telecos.” Haas emphasized that, “Jobs will be posted so all who are in terested can apply when they are available. Check the norm al means for posting tribal posi tions.” Jo bs w ill be listed in the Spilyay when they become avail able. The Warm Springs Tele communications Company is a trib ally chartered enterprise whose mission is to bring ad vanced broadband services to the Warm Springs tribes, includ ing voice, data and video. The start-up company expects to begin delivering services in the fall of 2011. Diabetes Prevention Profile Councilman encourages program participation B y M ontell E llio tt Diabetes Prevention Program S c o tt Moses completed the 16-w eek course curriculum about a year ago, and continues with follow up care and monthly coaching to help him maintain lifestyle changes to help prevent diabetes. Scott is a T ribal C ouncil member and the Housing Au thority executive director. Scott joined the diabetes pre vention program at the sugges family background. Weight loss and exercise have tion of his doctor. • been proven in a long term na To be eligible, a participant must be diagnosed with pre-dia tional study to be more effec betes. Pre-diabetes means blood tive than medication at prevent sugars are higher than normal ing or delaying diabetes. While coming to the weekly and the person is at higher risk Lifestyle Balance curriculum of developing diabetes. Scott accepted the invitation class, he learned from the visu to be a participant so he could als about the fat content in food. gather m ore know ledge. He He said it was “eye opening” to wanted to educate himself on see what we put in our bodies. The staff challenged him on diabetes since it is part of his Scott Moses a weekly basis to be consistent with the teachings. He thought it was good to see others in the class, and has enjoyed talking with those interested in learning more about the Diabetes Pre vention Program. He credits the Diabetes Pre vention offices flexible hours and workout facilities along with the education, information and tools in helping him reach his goals. His favorite part was the upbeat staff along with the class materials, educational tools and guest speakers. The biggest success for Scott? Completing the class and getting the coat! He says it gets embarrassing if you have to admit to not get ting or following part o f the plan. He wants to encourage those that start to stick with it. Since joining, Scott now has exercise back as part o f his lifestyle. He also says he imple CASCADE RDGE APARTMENTS 366 SW "M" St,, M a d r a s •Energy Efficient Construction •Washer/Dryer in 3 Bdrms $499 •Dishwasher & Garbage Disposal •Fenced Playground •Refrigerator & Stove «Laundry Room •Ceiling Fan «Friendly, Professional Resident •2 Bdrms $399 Managers mented the positive self talk teachings into his life. So what would he say to you? “Get involved with the pro gram. Ask a participant—They are where you are at now, or where you want to be.” He also encourages the com munity to educate themselves and have an open m ind to lifestyle changes to prevent dia betes so we can all live longer. Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall meeting in Jefferson County on Satur day, May 21, at the Jefferson C ounty Senio r C enter in Madras, 860 SW Madison. “Traveling across Oregon and meeting residents in ev ery county is crucial to help ing me advocate for all Or egonians,” Merkley said. “I in v ite all resid en ts o f EPA announces tribal consultation policy EPA has released its final policy on consultation and co ordination with Indian tribes. The agency says it is among the first of the federal agencies to finalize its consultation policy in response to P resid en t Obama’s first tribal leaders sum m it in N ovem ber 2009, and Executive Order 13175, to es tablish regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with tribal officials in the devel opment of federal policies. EPA Administrator Lisa Jack- son said, “EPA is dedicated to strengthening our collaboration with tribes and ensuring that they have a voice and a seat at the table on the issues that touch their health and their economy.” The final policy is intended to strengthen tribal partnerships by establishing clear agency stan dards for the consultation pro cess, and promote consistency N ew - n - U sed 304 M adison S t ., S uite 102 M adras , OR. 97741 I s a a c 541 693-3742 - Monday of the month at the Family Resources Center in Warm Springs. Or call 385- 6944 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (at lunch from noon-1 p.m.) H ector 541 693-3386 - ALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR SPRING CLEAN UP May 21st, 9am -3pm Where: Volunteers will meet at the ECE Parking lot to be given safety procedures and instruction. Clean up will start on Hollywood Boulevard and lead up to Tenino Apartments Area. A BBQ lunch will be provided for Volunteers Why: This is a chance to proudly su Elders and children in helpin our community beautifu ‘AsfiCey Aguilar Legal Aid Services of Oregon provides free assistance to low- income Oregonians in many civil cases. Speak with an attorney during drop-in hours 1 to 4 p.m. on the first and coordination. The policy established a new, broader standard for the types of actions that may be appro priate for co n su ltatio n and makes clear the two-way nature of government-to-government consultation by inviting tribes to request issues for consultation. Actions that may be appro priate for consultation include developing standard, guidance, policies, perm itting decisions, and activities under international agreements. The policy also establishes a management, oversight, and re porting structure that hill help ensure accountability and trans parency by identifying respon sible individuals in each office and requiring EPA program and regional offices to identify ac tions appropriate for consulta tion at least twice per year. AFFORDABLE TIRES For more information please contact: The next dead lin e to su b m it items f o r p u b lica tion in the Spilyay Tymoo is Friday, May 27. Jefferson County to come and discuss how we can cre ate jobs, strengthen Oregon, and put America on the right track.” Merkley, a Democrat, will give an update on his work in Washington, D.C., and an swer questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges fac ing Oregon and America. Grant Development Project Assistant Confederated Tribes of Warms Springs, Oregon P.0. Box C Warm Springs, OR 97761 (541) 553-2204 ash ley. agui lar@wstri bes. org SPONSORED BY THE COMMUNITY SAFE
