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POSITION : 9542 BILLING CLERK
SALARY: $1329 - $$1462 MO
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Health & Human Ser
vices REPORTS TO: Support Services Coordinator
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: Friday, September 29, 1995
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with billing
and collection of third party payers for services
provided by the Human Services Division. Performs
accounting and clerical work in the maintenance of
accounts receivable and payable and other general
records, files; generates checks. Utilizes multi-user
computer system in performance of duties. Work is
performed under the general supervision of the
Support Services Coordinator. Obtains guidance
from the Billing Specialist, who reviews work for
quality; in daily operation of tasks.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school
diploma or equivalent; and two years medical billing
and relevant officeclerical experience.
ABILITY TO: Perform detailed work involving
numerical data; make accurate mathematical
computations using decimals, fractions and percent
ages; 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 : 95-43 DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT
SALARY: $1197-$1397 MO
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Human Resources
REPORTS TO: Human Resources Specialist
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: Friday, September 29, 1995
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform a variety
of clerical or secretarial duties as needed, including
receptionist duties, answering phones and greeting
visitors, maintaining and processing records and
forms in support of departmental programsservices,
files using various methods as directed, copies and
collates reports or other documents, does related
work as required.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school
graduation or equivalency, or any combination of
experience and training which demonstrates the
knowledge, skill and ability to perform the above
described duties.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Rules of effective English usage
and grammar; different filing systems; business
telephone etiquette.
ABILITY TO: Deal courteously and tactfully with the
public; deal effectively with frequent interruptions;
organize and file information; maintain confidential
ity; maintain effective working relationships with the
public and other employees; follow verbal and written
instructions.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A
SKILL TEST AND RETURN IT WITH THEIR
COMPLETED APPLICATION.
TO REQUEST AN APPLICATIONSKILL TEST
CALL THE CTGR JOB LINE AT (503)879-2257.
Many casino positions still available for tribal members
There are still a wide variety of positions available at Spirit Mountain and casino officials are
encouraging tribal members to take a closer look.
As of September l, the casino had received 1955 job
applications. Of those, 61 applicants were members of
the Grand Ronde Tribe, or less than 2 of the 3,307 en
rolled members. Another 192 applicants were other Na
tive Americans officially enrolled in a federally recog
nized Indian tribe.
. "This is an excellent opportunity for tribal members to
join an organization that caters to the tribal community,"
said Matthew Kirkland, Human Resources Representa
tive. "We are looking forward to working with tribal
members and helping them develop the skill sets neces
sary to move through the career track they choose."
Kirkland is himself among tribal members in professional,
middle and upper management positions.
Others include Bruce Thomas, President and Chief Ex
ecutive Officer; Randy Dugger, Food and Beverage Man
ager; Tammy Cook, Retail Manager; Tom Misfeldt, Hu
man Resources Representative; and Mary Brooks, Human
Resources Assistant. Development Director, David Harjo
is also a Native American.
Spirit Mountain uses the following policy: "If a tribal
member has skills that are equal to those of a non-mem
ber applying for the same position, the position is given
to the tribal member."
Kirkland states that Spirit Mountain is aggressively
promoting several of the remaining job openings, "in
cluding those in the table games such as blackjack and
poker dealers." He pointed out that even positions such
as housekeepers receive a higher starting wage than
equivalent positions elsewhere and include paid train
ing and a full benefits package.
Kirkland points out that while some tribal members
may not have the qualifications for every position, there
are many other jobs available for which they may be
very well qualified. Several positions require little or
no prior experience. "If a member doesn't qualify for a
position they've applied for, we work with them indi
vidually to find positions that are more appropriate for
their skills," he adds.
For those tribal members still waiting to hear about
their applications, casino officials say they plan to con
duct most job interviews over the next several weeks.
Most new employees will start their positions within the
first two weeks of October.
POSITION : 95-44 FORESTER (Timber Sales)
SALARY RANGE: $1857 - 2354 MO (exempt)
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Natural Resources
REPORTS TO: Logging and Transportation
Coordinator
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: NONE
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1995
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs
technical and skilled forestry work with an emphasis
on timber sale and salvage sale preparation and
administration. Assists with road maintenance plans
administration.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: An incumbent must
have at least a Bachelor's of Science Degree in
Forest Management or Forest Engineering. Plus a
minimum of six months experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF: West-side silviculture practices;
basic road design and layout techniques and
procedures; skyline logging systems; basic fire
fighting methods and safety practices; timber
appraisal; basic surveying principles.
ABILITY TO: A candidate for this position must be
able to work effectively in steep terrain often in
adverse weather conditions. Communicate tactfully,
both in writing and orally, with supervisors, co
workers, and others. Make accurate mathematical
calculations using algebra and trigonometry.
SKILL IN: Preparing technical documents using
computers for word processing and preparing
special exhibits, such as maps.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must pass the National Wildfire Coordinating
Group national fitness test for arduous work level.
Incumbent may choose either the step test or mile
and one half run. Passing scores are: step test 45;
mile and one half run under 1 1 minutes, 40 seconds.
2. Have a valid Oregon Drivers license or be able to
obtain one within 30 days.
3. Must be insurable under the Tribe's automobile
insurance policy.
CALL THE JOB LINE AT (503) 879-2257
RETURN TRIBAL APPLICATIONS TO:
Cindy Martin-Butler
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde,
9615 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde,
OR 97347
For more information about
positions at the casino, call
Spirit Mountain Development
Corporation at 503-879-2350 or
1-800-760-7977. Or you may
drop by their office anytime
Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m., at 28840 Salmon River
Highway in Grand Ronde.