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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1995)
Smoke Signals May 1,1995 Page 7 POSITION : 95-16 DEPARTMENT SECRETARY SALARY: $1329 - $1462 Monthly DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Chemical DependencyHealth & Human Services REPORTS TO: Support Services Coordinator POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None CLOSING DATE: Friday, May 19, 1995 OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of secretarial, clerical andor technical duties for a department or individual; does related work as required. Tasks performed require knowledge of departmental functions and procedures to solve problems or answer questions, and the handling of confidential information. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school graduation or equivalency; and two years of responsible secretarial or clerical work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the above described duties. KNOWLEDGE OF: Considerable knowledge of general office practices and procedures; rules of effective English usage and grammar; different filing systems; business telephone etiquette. Some knowledge of the operations, policies, terminology and governing regulations of the assigned department. ABILITY TO: Organize, file, maintain and retrieve materials, charts, records and documents; deal effectively with frequent interruptions and several situations at one time; maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees; establish priorities and organize own workload; accurately record and prepare minutes of meetings; consolidate information from various sources into prescribed format or develop appropriate format; maintain confidentiality; prepare meeting minutes. SKILL IN: The operation of standard office equipment, including the operation of a computer to updateaccess files; word processing; typing. POSITION : 95-18 PURCHASING SPECIALIST SALARY: $1818 - $2000 Monthly DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Administrative ServicesFinance REPORTS TO: Administrative Services Coordinator POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None CLOSING DATE: Monday, May 15, 1995 OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for planning property needs, acquisition of property, proper utilization and care; management of central purchasing for ordering, receiving, storing and distributing materials and supplies to all divisionsdepartment of the Tribe; oversees tribal fleet vehicles and maintenance contracts; coordinates travel arrangements; prepares bid specifications and contract documents; coordinates the disposition of property; maintains up to date records on property, fleet maintenance schedule; and prepares monthly & yearly reports. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Possess and Associate Degree in business field; and three years of progressive work experience in Purchasing as a primary responsibility or five years experience in the accounting field with purchasing as a secondary responsibility or any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge of purchasing principles and techniques, government retention laws, cost allocation and facilities systems in governmental or private sector environments. KNOWLEDGE OF: Considerable knowledge of purchasing principles and techniques; knowledge of government retention laws, cost allocation systems and facilities systems. ABILITY TO: Organize and maintain records; maintain effective working relationships with other departments, vendors and outside agencies; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. SKILL IN: Sourcing supplies and materials at quality and cost requirements; provision of quality customer service. Operation of standard office equipment including computers, accounting and inventory control software programs. POSITION : 95-17 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE INTAKE COUNSELOR SALARY: $2191 - $2410 Monthly DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Nanitch Sahallie Youth Residential Treatment Center REPORTS TO: Treatment Coordinator POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Counselor Techs assigned to Intake and AdjustmentEvaluation (2) CLOSING DATE: Friday, May 19, 1995 OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide professional assessments for youth referred for admittance to the program in accordance with the IHS, State of Oregon and certification requirements and supervisor intakeadjustment staff to do the same. Coordinates with referring tribes and agencies for purposes of education in the program admission criteria, and to expedite treatment services for each clients; does related work as required. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: B:A. or B.S. in Counseling or Human Services field and two years experience in conducting mental health and chemical dependence counseling assessment; or any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the above described duties. KNOWLEDGE OF: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of chemical dependence assessment; treatment and prevention; counseling techniques; adolescent behavior; basic supervision and personnel management techniques; the dynamics of interpersonal relationships; government regulations in the health care field; ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal effectively with adolescents; maintain client recordsfiles; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with families of clients, referents, other social services agencies, businesses and other employees; remain calm and work successfully with individuals in crisis and emotional situations; participate as part of a team in evaluation and treatment planning. SKILL IN: Counseling; coaching and delegating; crisis intervention; the administration of bssic first did OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a Chemical Dependency Specialist I; possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire CPR and First Aid certification; possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license; safe driving record. POSITION : 95-20 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST POSITION LENGTH: 1 year subject to renewed funding SALARY: $2191 - $2410 Monthly DIVISION: Natural Resources Division REPORTS TO: Natural Resources Division Manager CLOSING DATE: Friday, May 26, 1995 OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops Tribal environmental program. Analyzes environmental data and recommends data collection. Investigates environmental health hazards and other environmental problems on Tribal lands and community. Assesses Tribal government compliance with federal environmental laws and regulations. Compiles environmental assessments and conducts NEPA process for Tribal projects and programs. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Requires BABS in environmental science, physical or natural science, or environmental studies, natural resource management, urban planning; two years work experience in environmental, scientific or natural resources fields; or any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skill and ability to perform the above described duties. KNOWLEDGE OF: Research methodology, planning procedures and data collection protocol useful. Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act and federal environmental regulatory programs helpful. ABILITY TO: Conduct research on technical and regulatory environmental matters. Ability to interpret technical data and regulations. Effective verbal and written communication, particularly able to prepare technical reports and policy recommendations. Manage andor coordinate multiple simultaneous projects, and work with project teams and committees. SKILL IN: Computer use; word processing program proficiency required. Capability in Windows software programs and data base applications a plus. Training certificates in environmental regulations, e.g. 40 hazmat training useful, but not required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver's license. Physical capacity to conduct field work under a variety of conditions. 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. Please note as of January 1995, the Human Resources Department only accepts applications for employment for a specific job opening.
