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SEASONAL
POSITION: 96-02 FOREMAN FORESTRY AIDE
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SALARY: $1475 - $1721 monthly
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Natural Resources
REPORT TO: Silviculture & Protection Coordinator
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Forestry Aides (3 to 7)
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1996
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises and works along
with forestry aides in reforestation, site preparation, pre
scribed burning, Wildland fire, and other silvicultural work.
Assists with inventory data gathering and related work
as required under the Forest Management program. Work
is performed under the supervision of the Silviculture &
Protection Coordinator who provides general instructions
on assignments and safety procedures.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma or
equivalent; one year of supervisory experience and two
years of experience using a chainsaw; or any satisfac
tory combination of experience and training which dem
onstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the
above described duties.
ABILITY TO: Work in adverse weather conditions; per
form strenuous physical labor; travel and be away from
home for up to 21 days at a time; willing to work odd
hours, late evenings, weekends, and maintain an effec
tive working relationship with other employees; under
stand and follow oral and written instructions and com
municate instructions to others; operate hand and power
tools safely.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1 . Must pass the National Wildfire Coordinating Group
national fitness for arduous work level. Incumbent may
choose either the step test or mile and one-half run. Pass
ing scores are: step test 45; mile and one-half run
under 1 1 minutes, 40 seconds.
2. Posses an Oregon Driver's license or be able to obtain
one within thirty days.
3. Must be insurable under the Tribe's Automobile insur
ance policy.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Some knowledge of
the use and maintenance of forestry and construction
equipment.
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SEASONAL
POSITION: 96-01 FORESTRY AIDE
POSITION LENGTH: Summer Months
SALARY: $7.39 hourly
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Natural Resources
REPORTS TO: Forestry Aide Crew Foreman
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 5, 1996
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Primarily works in silvicul
tural duties under a forest management program. Per
forms work in reforestation, site preparation, prescribed
burning, fire trailing, and wild fires; does related work as
required.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school graduation or
equivalency; and one year experience in forestry activi
ties; 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 the use and main
tenance of forestry and construction equipment; safety
practices and precautions in performing responsibilities.
ABILITY TO: Understand and follow oral and written in
structions; work in adverse weather conditions; perform
strenuous physical labor; learn and apply fire control pro
cedures; establish and maintain an effective working re
lationship with other employees.
SKILL IN: The safe operation of hand and power tools
required to perform duties.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of
or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license. Be
able to obtain CPRFirst Aid certification. Wildland
firefighting certification or the ability to obtain certification.
POSITION : 96-05 OCCUPANCY SPECIALIST
SALARY: $2017 - $2354
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Public Works
REPORTS TO: Housing Program Director
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1995
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general direc
tion of the Housing Program Director, responsible for all
interaction with potential and existing housing clients,
including initial interviews to assess eligibility for hous
ing assistance programs, interim financial re-examinations,
rent collections and resolution of problems. Works indi
vidually with clients and in small groups, briefing them
on housing programs and requirements. Assists appli
cants in preparing for home ownership and completing
loan applications. Provides administrative support to the
Director in areas related to the overall operation of the
department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Associate of Arts or Sci
ences degree and three years related experience; basic
familiarity with documentation and verification require
ments of some type of social service program; experi
enced in explaining details of a program and eliciting ac
curate and complete information from individuals in the
context of a one-on-one interview; or any combination
of education, training or experience which demonstrates
the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform
the above described responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic familiarity with housing program
eligibility requirements and a general understanding of
HUD regulations affecting multiple types of housing as
sistance programs.
POSITION : 96-06 NURSING ASSISTANT
SALARY: $1329 - $1551 Mo. Regular full-time
DEPARTMENTDIVISION: Health & Human Services
REPORTS TO: Clinic Coordinator
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1996
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs medical clinic sup
port duties within a health clinic; assists in clinical opera
tions which includes maintaining patient charts, conduct
ing preliminary screening of patients, and providing basic
health care instruction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school graduation or
equivalency; and one year experience as a nursing assis
tant or community health representative working in a
health clinic or related organization; Nursing Certificate
required; 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 medical
clinic operation, procedures and equipment; basic medi
cal terminology; first aid.
ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively; deal tactfully and
patiently with clients; maintain client charts and records;
maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain an effec
tive working relationship with clients, pharmacies, labo
ratories, supply vendors, other departments and employ-
ees.
SKILL IN: The use of clinic equipment; the administration
of basic first aidCPR.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of
or ability to obtain within first month of employment a
CNA or Medical Assistant certificate; possession of a
First AidCPR certification.
ABILITY TO: Maintain highly confidential information and
materials; respond courteously and tactfully to requests
for information and complaints; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with other employees and
officials, outside officials and agencies and the public;
communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in
writing; exercise good judgement in application of poli
cies and procedures and problem resolution; work inde
pendently and establish priorities and organize workload
to meet deadlines; interpret, understand and implement
governing regulations, policies and procedures for Indian
housing programs.
SKILL IN: The operation of standard office equipment
and intermediate knowledge of word processing software,
including utilizing computer software to prepare corre
spondence, reports and statistical information. Perform
ing considerable numerical calculations with complete re
sponsibility for accuracy.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires Public
Housing Manager certification, or the ability to obtain
such certification within one year of hire. Requires pos
session of a valid Oregon driver's liceffse and evidence of
a good driving record, plus the ability to safely operate a
motor vehicle.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Occupancy experi
ence with a Public or Indian Housing Authority experi
ence preferred; formal training in interviewing skills; fa
miliarity with Oregon's landlordtenant laws. Prior expe
rience as a counselor with a social service agency or any
related experience which would provide experience in
understanding and resolving problems of low income in
dividuals. Knowledge of consumer or mortgage lending
practices. Experience in consumer credit counseling.