4 FEBRUARY 1,2013
Smoke Signals
Upcoming training to prepare
members for construction trades
2008 - Tribal Court introduced a new pro
gram, the Peacemaker Program, to help Trib
al and community members solve and settle
disputes before going to trial. Tribal members
Sam Henny and David Dellart were the first
two trained Peacemakers who will volunteer
in Tribal Court to resolve disputes.
2003 A contingent of Grand Ronde
Tribal members attended the Inaugural
Hall for newly elected Gov. Ted Kulongoski.
"We support him," said Intergovernmental
Affairs Director Justin Martin. "We feel that
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Sam Henny and
David DeHart
Gov. Kulongoski is receptive to Native American issues because of
his past experience. He also has a good understanding of how Tribal
governments work."
1998 The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde announced the
creation of the Hatfield Fellowship in honor of Sen. Mark O. Hatfield
for his accomplishments as governor of Oregon and as a U.S. senator
on behalf of the Tribe. The fellow will serve as a liaison between a
member of the Oregon congressional delegation and Oregon Tribes
on issues affecting Native Americans
1993 - Approximately 40 people attended an open house to dedicate
the Early Childhood Education Facility near the Grand Ronde Chemi
cal Dependency Program offices. Travis Benoist performed a cleansing
ceremony before the blessing, which was given by Kathryn Harrison.
1988 Enrollment Director Margo George reported that Tribal
membership stood at 2,273. "In 1954, there were 862 members listed
on the final membership roll before Termination," she wrote. "Our
membership has almost tripled in the last 34 years." However, she
reported, there were still more than 200 members who were listed
on the 1954 membership roll who were not on file.
Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year incre
ments through the pages of Smoke Signals.
SHASTA
Administrative Servkts
JOB OPENING
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Shasta Administrative Services, a mid-sized Third Party Administrator located in Redmond, Oregon is
searching for a Customer Service Representative. Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
To view a complete Job description, visit the Tribe's website at www.grandronde.ofgemDlovment
To apply, e-mail your resume, cover letter and salary expectation to angelafcf shastatpa.com OR mall to
Shasta at P0 Box 1747, Redmond OR 97756.
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By Dean Rhodes
Smoke Signale editor
An upcoming five-week train
ing opportunity that will provide
participants a working knowledge
of the construction trades is being
offered free to Grand Ronde Tribal
members and their spouses.
Funded through a $76,000 grant
from the Oregon Department of
Transportation and Bureau of
Labor & Industries, the train
ing will teach the fundamentals
of carpentry, paving and heavy
equipment, as well as the personal
skills required to be successful in
the trades.
Individuals completing the pro
gram will receive training and
attain three industry recognized
certifications in first aidCPR,
OSHA 10-Hour and flagging.
In addition, successful partici
pants will receive a certificate of
completion from the N. W. College
of Construction.
The training is tentatively set to
start on Monday, Feb. 25, in Grand
Ronde. Deadline to apply is Mon
day, Feb. 11.
According to a press release from
the N.W. College of Construction,
the training has requirements and
a code of conduct, which include ar
riving early to each class (a second
tardy disqualifies continuation);
completing homework assignments
by their due date; achieving a 70
percent or better on each exam; not
missing any days; and not leaving
class early.
Week 1 will concentrate on basic
employability and communication
skills and an introduction to hand
tools and power tools.
Week 2 will tackle construction
math, basic rigging, construction
drawings and the flagging certifi
cation. Week 3 will deal with building
materials, floor systems, and wall,
ceiling and roof framing.
Week 4 will teach grading and
basic operational techniques for
backhoes, rollers and pavers.
The last week will provide an in
troduction to concrete and reinforc
ing materials, as well as concrete
construction and finishing.
For more information about the
training, contact Tribal Employment
& Training at 503-879-2034. a
Ad created by George Valdez
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INTERNAL OPENINGS
D Housekacper (2 positions)
Public WorksFacilities
""Grade: 5
Closing data: Feb. 8
Polka OfficarTralnaa
Tribal Police
Grade: 10
Closing data: Fab. 12
B Limited Energy
Telecommunications Technician
Information Systems
; Grade: 9
5 Closing data: Fab. 14
AFC Primary Caregiver
Adult Foster Care
Grade: 7
Closing date: Fab. 22
INTERNALEXTERNAL
Police Officer (2 positions)
Tribal Police
Grade: 11
Closing date: Feb. 8
D Police Sergeant
Tribal Police
Grade: 13
Closing date: Feb. 8
Registered NurseDiabetes
Case Manager
Medical Clinic
Grade: 13
Closing date: Feb. 1 1
Senior Help Desk Technician
Information Systems
Grade: 11
Closing date: Feb. 14
Sr. Investment Analyst
Economic Development
Grade: 16
Open until filled
INTERNALEXTERNAL
B ICW Caseworker (2 positions)
Social Services
' Grade: 10
Open until filled
B Recreation Assistant
Education
Grade: 5
Open until filled
B Forestry Technician (Fire
SuppressionPrevention)
(on call)
Natural Resources
Grade: 6
Closing date: April 15
Internal applicants are
1. Current Regular Employee, past their
six-month Introductory period, receiving
at least a 'meets expectations" on most
recent performance evaluation and not
under disciplinary action or performance
improvement within the previous six
months,
Z Grand RondeTribal members
3. Spouse of a Grand RondeTribal mem
ber or
4. Parent or legal guardian of Grand
RondeTribal member children
Internal recruitment
For those individuals meeting minimum
qualifications an interview will be given
in the following ranking order:
1 . Grand Ronde Tribal members
a) Qualified Grand RondeTribal members
who show they meet the minimum
qualifications of the position during the
course of the interview process will be
given first consideration for hire and the
recruitment process will end
2. Tribal member spouses, parents andor
legal guardians of Grand Ronde Tribal
member children
3. Current regular employees
For a detailed job description,
please contact the Tribe's job
line at 503-879-2257 or 1 -877
TRIBEGR.