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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.
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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.
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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
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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