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April 17, 1995
Smoke Signals
Tribal Housing Update
New interim housing program policy and pro
cedures have been approved by the Tribal Coun
cil for 1995. The housing staff will be mailing
out letters to all applicants to update their appli
cations based on the new guidelines. If you are
still interested in being considered for a home
repair grant or a down payment grant, it is im
portant that you respond to the letter by contact
ing the housing office to update your file. If the
Housing Department does not have your current
address, you need to call them. Based on the
available funding, approximately 3-4 down pay
ment grants of $5,000 each and 3-4 home repair
grants of up to $20,000 each will be awarded
within the next several months. Funds are also
available for emergency home repairs, with pri
ority going to elder households.
Staff is currently beginning work on 5-6 ma
jor home repair jobs which were funded with
1994 BIA HIP carryover funds, as well as sev
eral emergency repair grants.
Information regarding the Tribal Housing Pro
gram may be obtained by calling the Housing
Departmental 1 -503-879-2401.
Awards for recent bids
Housing
A bid for a Housing Improvement Project (HIP)
job was given to Interior Components of Portland.
The top three bids were from:
Interior Components $34,355
Yurok Construction (Warm Springs) --$34,358
Kola Sales & Service (Portland) -- $56,194
The bid was awarded to Interior Components
based on the following factors:
The project was put out for bid twice. Only
one bid was received. It was significantly lower
and was submitted by the second lowest bidder.
Although there is only three dollars difference
between the two lowest bidders, neither contrac
tor knows each other, or have worked for the Tribe
before.
The work included electrical, plumbing, foun
dation, sheetrock, new doors and windows, and
building approximately a 205-foot addition.
Natural Resources
A remodeling project came open for bid on
March 1 7 for remodeling the Forestry storage shed.
Only one bid was submitted.
The contract was awarded to Eagle Feather Con
struction at $5,650.
POSITION : 95-09TEMPORARY FOREST TECH
NICIAN POSITION LENGTH: 3 to 6 months
SALARY: $1475-$1623 monthly Full Time Tempo
rary DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Natural Resources
REPORTS TO: Logging & Transportation Coordi
nator POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: Friday, April 21, 1995
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs technical
and skilled forestry work with emphasis in timber sale
and salvage sale preparation; does related work as re
quired. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Associate degree in
Forestry; or any satisfactory combination of experience
and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skill
and ability to perform the above described responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic knowledge of methods, prac
tices and procedures of silviculture and timber sales
preparation, road design and layout; basic firefighting
methods and safety practices in area of responsibility.
ABILITY TO: Make accurate mathematical computa
tions; communicate effectively both verbally and in writ
ing; work in adverse weather conditions and walk over
steep terrain; maintain an effective working relationship
with other employees.
SKILL IN: The use of power equipment and hand tools;
forest management related instruments; operating a
computer; operating trucks and engines.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Posses
sion of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license
and a Commercial driver's license; safe driving record.
Be able to be CPRFirst Aid certified. Current wildland
firefighting certifications or the ability to obtain certification.
POSITION : 95-10TEMPORARY FORESTRY AIDE
POSITION LENGTH: Summer months
SALARY: $7.39 hourly
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Natural Resources
REPORTS TO: Forestry Aide Crew Foreman
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: Friday, April 21, 1995
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Primarily works in sil
vicultural duties under a forest management program.
Performs work in reforestation, site preparation,
prescribed burning, fire trailing, and wild fires; does re
lated work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school gradua
tion or equivalency; and one year experience in for
estry activities; or any satisfactory combination of ex
perience and training which demonstrates the knowl
edge, skill and ability to perform the above described
duties.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Some knowledge of the use and
maintenance of forestry and construction equipment;
safety practices and precautions in performing respon
sibilities. ABILITY TO: Understand and follow oral and written
instructions; work in adverse weather conditions; per
form strenuous physical labor; learn and apply fire con
trol procedures; establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with other employees.
SKILLS IN: The safe operation of hand and power tools
required to perform duties.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Posses
sion of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon's driver's li
cense. Be able to obtain CPRFirst Aid certification.
Wildland firefighting certification or the ability to obtain
certification.
POSITION : 95-11YOUTH CREW LEADER -POSITION
LENGTH: Approximately 12 weeks
SALARY: $8.00 hr., M-F 8-4:30
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Forestry Natural
Resources
REPORTS TO: Division Manager
CLOSING DATE: Friday, April 21, 1995
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must be 18-24 years
of age (these positions are designed and funded for
the purpose of specifically providing enhanced oppor
tunities for youth andor students). Experience in the
proper use of hand tools. Must be in good physical con
dition and able to work in rugged outdoor terrain; expe
rience in natural resources related work preferred.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: This individual will be required
to furnish their own work boots. All other safety equip
ment and rain gear will be furnished by the forestry de
partment. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This indi
vidual will be required to submit to a background check;
a valid Oregon driver's license and good driving record
is required.
Send all applications to Barbara Lake,
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Road,
Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
To request an application by mail, contact the CTGR Job Line at (503) 879-2257.
- pease not0 as of January 1333, the Human Resources Department
only accepts applications for employment for a specific job opening.