Smoke Signals
July 15, 1995
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Housing program update
Housing Department staff Lonnie Leno and Linda
Layden recently visited several housing authorities to
gather information about housing programs that are
currently operating in other areas. They met with Ric
Weaver at the Polk County Housing Authority in Dal
las, Oregon, and Connie Hoffman at the Siletz Hous
ing Authority, which is an Indian Housing Authority
serving Siletz. These people were very gracious and
helpful in providing information about their programs.
They also traveled to Montana to visit the Salish
Kootenai Housing Authority (SKHA), on the Flathead
Reservation. Robert Gauthier, the Executive Direc
tor, is an outstanding leader and advocate for Indian
Housing. He has served on many national commis
sions and boards, and is involved with the current
changes being recommended by HUD as they relate
to Indian programs. He was able to give Linda and
Lonnie valuable information and contacts, and offered
technical assistance upon request. His housing au
thority has won an award from HUD for sustained
excellence with two or more years of outstanding over
all performance, for the sixth year in a row. They
were very impressed with their operation, and have
recommendations for the Grand Ronde Housing Ad
visory Board as a result of their trip.
The Housing Advisory Board met on June 30 and
listened to a presentation of information regarding the
trip to Montana and Dallas. The Board was excited
to hear about SKHA's program, some of which are
HUD-funded, and some quite innovative and tribally
funded programs. The Board meeting finished with a
discussion of housing needs and tribal values, and how
these relate to establishing priorities for strategies to
address these needs. The Board will continue to dis
cuss strategies and priorities over the next few weeks.
Bid contracts awarded
The Housing Department awarded two bids recently.
They were both for home repair jobs, one in Beaver,
the other in Tillamook.
The work for the residence in Beaver included a new
roof, doors and windows, insulation, electrical work,
plumbing, floor coverings, carpentry, and foundation
work.
Fourteen contractors picked up packets, but only
two submitted bids: Viking Construction, $24,682, and
K. Schmid Construction, $27,500. The award went
to Viking, the lowest bidder.
The residence in Tillamook included work in the
plumbing, heating system, electrical system, sheet
rocking, remodeling a bathroom, painting the exte
rior of the house, and insulation.
Fourteen contractors picked up packets, and the job
was awarded to K. Schmid Construction for $25,650.
This job was advertised twice, in a total of three
newspapers. In the first round, only two bids were
received, and they were both high. The" scope of the
work was reduced and the job advertised again. Dur
ing the second round only one bid was received, and
a second bid was late and therefore not accepted. The
successful bidder was one of the bidders in the first
round. There has been difficulty getting contractors
interested in working in Tillamook County at this time.
It was determined that re-advertising the job for a third
time would not produce three bids.
POSITION: 95-27 Executive Officer
SALARY: $5885 - $7847 MO
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Administration
REPORTS TO: General Direction from Council
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Indirectly supervises all
employees (130 total)
CLOSING DATE: Friday, August 4, 1995
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in business
public administration or closely related field; and at least ten years
of progressively more responsible administrative experience,
including tribal operations and programs.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Thorough knowledge of tribal operations,
programs and services; federal and state laws, policies and
regulations pertaining to tribal operations, programs and services;
budgeting and fiscal management; the principles of supervision
and personnel practices. Considerable knowledge of organiza
tional development and planning. Some knowledge of computer
software and applications.
ABILITY TO: Plan, organize and direct the work of others to meet
overall objectives and goals; communicate effectively both verbally
and in writing; evaluate and appraise the effectiveness and quality
of tribal operations, programs and services; interpret and apply
tribal, federal and state laws and regulations; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with the Tribal Council,
other Tribes, governmental agencies and jurisdictions; businesses
and the general public; prepare clear and concise reports.
POSITION: 95-30 Accounting Clerk
SALARY: $1329 $1462 MO
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Accounting
REPORTS TO: Controller
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 28, 1995
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school graduation or
equivalency; and one year relevant officeclerical experience; or
any satisfactory combination of experience and training which
demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the above
described duties.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Some knowledge of recordkeeping practices
used in the maintenance of fiscal accountsrecords; general office
practices and procedures.
ABILITY TO: Perform detailed work involving numerical data;
make accurate mathematical computations using decimals,
fractions and percentages; maintain effective working relation
ships with other departments, vendors and the general public; file
and retrieve records.
SKILL IN: The operation of standard office equipment, including
ten-key calculator by touch; word processing.
POSITION: 95-32 Facilities Maintenance Specialist
SALARY: $1475-1623 MO
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Public Works
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 28, 1995
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma or
equivalency; and at least three years of progressively responsible
experience in building maintenancerepair, fire and security
systems, and grounds-keeping which includes supervisory
responsibility; or any satisfactory combination of experience and
training which demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to
perform the above described duties.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Considerable knowledge of building and
construction methods; equipment and materials for corrective and
preventive building maintenance; safety practices and procedures.
Some knowledge of state building codes and regulations;
supervision and personnel practices.
ABILITY TO: Work independently; plan and schedule work
projects; assign and review the work of others; communicate
effectively; maintain accurate records; work flexible hours and be
on call evenings and weekends; establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with other employees, departments,
contractors, and county and state agencies.
SKILL IN: The use and operation of hand and power tools and
various equipment used to perform the duties assigned.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of or
ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license; safe driving record.
POSITION : 95-32 'Maintenance Worker (seasonal)
SALARY: $1197 - $1317 MO
POSITION LENGTH: May 1 - October 31
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Public Works
REPORTS TO: Facilities Maintenance Superintendent
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 28, 1995
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High School diploma or
equivalent and one year experience in custodial maintenance; or
any satisfactory combination of experience and training which
demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the above
described duties.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Considerable knowledge of the methods,
procedures and supplies used in custodial cleaning; related safety
practices and procedures.
ABILITY TO: Work independently; exercise initiative and
judgment in completing tasks; lift heavy objects; follow written
instructions; establish and maintain an effective working
relationship with other employees.
SKILL IN: The use of custodial and lawn equipment.
POSITION : 95-31 Billing Clerk
SALARY: $1329 - $$1462 MO
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Health & Human Services
REPORTS TO: Support Services Coordinator
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 28, 1995
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma or
equivalent; and two years medical billing and relevant office
clerical experience.
ABILITY TO: Perform detailed work involving numerical data;
make accurate mathematical computations using decimals,
fractions and percentages; maintain effective working relationships
with other departments, vendors and patients; file and retrieve
records. Must have effective oral and written communications
skills. Have good attention to detail. Maintain patient
confidentiality and customer service.
SKILL IN: Proper use of telephone equipment and etiquette, the
operation of standard office equipment, including computer; ten
key calculator by touch, and word processing.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Data Entry and two years
bookkeeping experience preferred.
POSITION : 95-33 Small Business Develop. Trainer
SALARY: $2584 - $2842 MO
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Small Business Development
REPORTS TO: Division Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Administrative Assistant
for the Computer Lab & Library (1)
CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 28, 1995
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration or related field; and five years experience
in business planningfeasibility analysis and training planning and
implementation; or any satisfactory combination of experience and
training which demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to
perform the above described duties. Requires bookkeeping
accounting experience through financial statement preparation, as
well as payroll processing experience. Minimum of three years
supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Considerable knowledge of business
practices and developmental issues; budget and financial
analysis. Basic accounting principles, current tax law relating to
small business, as well as payroll tax laws and regulations.
ABILITY TO: Collect and compile data; determine feasibility of
enterprise plans; prepare and analyze financial data; communi
cate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with various economic develop
ment organizations, member clients, and other employees. Must
be able to work independently with little supervision. Candidate
must maintain a high degree of confidentiality because heshe will
be working with the client's business and personal financial
information. Proven leadership skills, and experience working in
an active team environment.
SKILL IN: Public speaking, trainingteaching; planning; business
management; bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and
payroll; operation of standard office equipment including a
computer and utilization of financial software and other programs
specific to business development.