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12 Smoke Signals Non-Tribal applications accepted for Board of Directors We are now taking applications for Spirit Mountain Board y)sS of Directors positions from non-Tribal members. Anyone W interested please send your resume for consideration before May 31, 2000 to Michael J. Larsen, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. If you have any questions please call Mike at (503) 879-2407 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2407. Clerical job opportunity A clerical position with light bookkeeping is open at CTGR Trucking in Willamina. High school equivalency and two years experience required. Salary starting at $9.00 per hour. Interested persons please call CTGR Truck ing at (503) 876-4330. ' . Summer youth employment at Tribal headquarters Again this year, the Tribe's Youth Education program will be facilitat ing the Summer Youth Employment program for Grand Ronde Tribal member youth ages 14-17. This is an opportunity for Tribal youth to experience working for the Tribe. Scheduled work hours are 8 a.m. to noon at 20 hours per week for ap proximately 8 weeks. Be watching in Smoke Signals for mandatory meeting dates and appli cation deadline. Call Lisa Leno at 879-2224 or 1-800-422-0232. m The Natural Resources department of the Grand Ronde Tribe seeks members for its Summer Youth Crew program. These positions are designed and funded for the purpose of providing enhanced opportunities for youth andor students. Youth Crew Leader Youth Crew Member $10.50hour. Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 Approximately 12 weeks starting June 2000 DUTIES: Supervise and provide leadership to a six person summer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may include trail and park main tenance, native tree, forest inventory, or other natural resource and community projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 19-24 years of age and reside in either Yamhill or Polk County. Experience in the proper use of hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Experience in natural resources related work preferred. REQUIREMENTS: Must furnish their own work boots. A valid Oregon driver's license and safe driving record. Must successfully complete pre employment background check and drug test. $6.50hour. Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 Approximately 8 weeks starting June 2000 DUTIES: Work as a member of a six person summer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may indude trail and park maintenance, native tree plantings, forest inventory, or other natu ral resource and community projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 16-19 years of age and reside in either Yamhill or Polk County. Must have the ability or experience to safely and properly use hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rug ged outdoor terrain. Interest or experience in natural resources related work field helpful. REQUIREMENTS: Must furnish their own work boots. Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. SUMMER INTERNS: EnvironmentalWater Quality Fish and Wildlife $10.50Hour. Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 Approximately 3 months starting in June 2000 (1-3 positions depending on funding) The Tribe's Natural Resources Division seeks summer interns for the Environmental Water Quality and Fish and Wildlife programs. The positions are designed for the purpose of supporting the EnvironmentalWater Quality and Fish and Wildlife staff and to enhance the intern's education with work experience in their field of interest. DUTIES: Stream habitat surveys, stream temperature monitoring, stream mapping using a global positioning system (GPS), plant surveys, and other natural resource related projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be working toward a bachelors degree in an environmental, fish and wildlife, or other natural resource related program. Must be able to work in the Grand Ronde area (approximately 30 miles west of Salem), be in good physical condition, and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Experience in natural resources related work would be helpful but is not required. REQUIREMENTS: Leather work boots, valid Oregon drivers license, and a safe driving record. Waders will be provided. Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug test. atffnreiz3B asm nix 5 rm Staff Attorney GRADE: 21 CLOSING DATE: THURS., MAY 25, 2000 Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited college of law and a member in good standing or the ability to become a member of the Oregon State Bar. Two years of experience in private practice, government or non-profit advocacy required. Tribal Court Administrator GRADE: 18 CLOSING DATE: WED., MAY 31, 2000 Requires a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, political science, public administration, business administration or a. related field. Requires at least one year of management experience, preferably in court administration; three years experience address calen daring or court docketing procedures, interpretation of laws and ordinances in a state, city, Tribal or municipal court arena and multi-project organization. Ability to supervise coordinators of court programs as required by the Judge. Ability to work with highly sensitive and political court policy determinations and adoption that have critical impact or consequences. Requires effective communication both oral and written. Requires a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by the Tribe. Youth Education SpecialistTutor (grades 6-12) GRADE: 7 CLOSING DATE: THURS., MAY 25, 2000 Requires a high school diploma or GED; a minimum of two years of experience working with children in grades six through twelve in an educational setting. Requires familiarity with school district regulations affecting the program. Must have the ability to relate well with children at various age levels and communicate with parents. Requires knowl edge and familiarity with Native American cultures; prefer familiarity with Grand Ronde Tribal culture. Requires a valid Oregon driver's license and safe driving record. Housekeeping Technician (Grand Ronde) GRADE: 4 OPEN UNTIL FILLED Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 18 months of experience in housekeeping or in a related field. Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ability to mix and use chemicals properly, and the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to operate mops, buffer, vacuum, broom, dustmop, carpet cleaner, utility cart, and dishwasher is a must. Business Office Assistant GRADE: 3 . CLOSING DATE: THURS., MAY 25, 2000 Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalency. Requires a minimum of three months of post high schoolGED specialized job skills training in secretarial field or busi ness office systems. Native American employees preferred, knowledge of Native Ameri can culture required. Requires ability to use RPMS computer system, fax machine, copy machine, visa machine, 10 key, multi-line telephone. Temporary Office Assistant GRADE: 2 OPEN UNTIL FILLED The primary function of this position is to provide Tribal members the opportunity for on the job training while providing back up support to our Tribal programs and to become efficient and gain the experience necessary to qualify for other positions within the organization. Requires a high school diplomaGED equivalency. Some com puter skills desired. , These are only brief descriptions of these positions. To inquire about job openings or request an application, please contact the Tribe's JOB LINE: 879-2257 1-877-TRIBEGR www.grandronde.org mm DAVID TUFTE Special Fund & Bingo Fundraiser June 6 Dave, a maintenance swing shift su pervisor at Spirit Mountain Casino, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Dave's friends and family are asking for your help. An account has been opened at Bank of America in Willamina for donations, but you may go to any Bank of America bank location to de posit into the "David Tufte Special Fund." There will also be a bingo fund-raiser on Tuesday, June 6 at the Casino. Tick ets are available for $10 each, contact Kathy Bland at (503) 879-2350 ext. 3736. Bingo Benefit Night for Veteran 's Memorial July 11 Spirit Mountain Casino For tickets: contact Lew Younger at 879-3903 or a Veterans Committee member. MONDAYS from 1 to 3:30 p.m. May 22: Quattro Pro, part 2 TUESDAYS from 9 to 11 :30 a.m. May 16: Spreadsheets for Small Business May 23: Word Perfect, part 2 May 30: Desktop Publishing with Prlntshop WEDNESDAYS from 9 to 11 :30 a.m. May 17: GroupWIse May 24: PowerPoint May 31: Intro to Tribal Network THURSDAYS from 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m. May 1 8: Microsoft Word, part 2 May 25: Macintosh Operating Systems, part 2 FRIDAYS from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 19: Excel, part 2 May 26: Web Page Design
