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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 2013)
4 DECEMBER 15,2013 Smoke Signals - 1 v "if File photo 2008 - The first side beam of the un-der-construction Grand Ronde plank house at Uyxat Powwow Grounds was put in place and received a blessing performed by the Grand Ronde Drum Group, which was led by Tribal mem ber and Cultural Resources Protection Coordinator Kirik Thorsgard. 2003 - The Hoard of Directors of Celebrating Traditions & Medicine Winds News in Oakridge, Ore., pre sented Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy with its third annual Woman of the Year Award for 2003-04. The award is presented to Indian women who, among other things, "contribute to the well-being of her people first, but also promote the well-being of the community in which she lives." 1998 The Tribe announced that it has joined with developer Wayne Rembold and investor Franklin Pacentini to build the 480 unit Russellville Commons, a $44 million transit-friendly housing, retail and office project. It is the first business foray by the Tribe into the Portland area. 1993 - Among the new faces at the Tribe was Sanda L. Henny, who was hired as executive assistant at Spirit Mountain Develop ment Corp. "The best part of my job is being able to come home again," she said. 1988 In the monthly Education Report, it was reported that the Tribe was assisting 19 Tribal members with higher education grants and eight students with adult vocational training. Among those students was Tracy Olson, who was studying journalism at the University of Oregon and would eventually become the editor of Smoke Signals. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. INTERNAL OPENINGS I Housakaa par Public WorksFacilities Grade: 5 Closing data: Jan. 2 EXTERNAL OPENINGS I Audit Manager Gaming Commission Grade: 16 Opan until filltd I AFCCaragivar (on-call) Adult Foster Care Grade: 5 Opan until filled) I Exacutiva Director Limited Term appointment of 2-3 years Housing Authority Grade: .17 Opan until filled INTERNALEXTERNAL Executive Director Health Services Health Administration Grade: 22 Open until filled For a detailed job description, please contact the Tribe's job line at 503-879-2257 or 1-877 TRIBEGR. Internal applicants are 1. Current Regular Employee, past their six-month Introductory pe riod, receiving at least a "meets expectations" on most recent per formance evaluation and not under disciplinary action or performance improvement within the previous six months, 2. Grand Ronde Tribal members 3. Spouse of a Grand Ronde Tribal member or 4. Parent or legal guardian of Grand Ronde Tribal member children Internal recruitment For those individuals meeting mini mum qualifications an interview will be given in the following ranking order: 1. Grand Ronde Tribal members a) Qualified Grand Ronde Tribal 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 Drug-Free Workplace Policy Effective January 1, 2004, all employees are subject to random drug andor alcohol testing. All pre-employment offers. When there is reasonable suspicion. Post accident. Plhacnmacy rums Drug Ta Ike-Back Program The Tribal Pharmacy is operating a Drug Take-Back Program. Tribal and community members can bring medications that are unused, expired, discontinued or unwanted to the Tribal Health & Wellness Clinic and Pharmacy and staff will ensure they are disposed of properly. In addition, there will be a reward raffle for people who bring in un wanted medications between Nov. 25 and Dec. 18. However, the Pharmacy runs the Take-Back Program year-round. CTGRTERO program seeking construction workers and contractors The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) is developing a list of Tribal member and Indian workers who are interested in obtaining job as signments on construction projects. TERO is also preparing a list of Tribal and Indian businesses (IOBs). IOBs will be certified to become eligible to participate in contracting opportunities in fulfillment of IOB preference provisions contained in the TERO Ordinance. Construction work will be primarily in heavy highway construction on projects throughout the region. CTGR and ODOT are negotiating an agree ment that will provide hiring preference to Indians who are dispatched to projects through TERO. Once the agreement is in place, those with experience in the construction trades will have immediate opportunities for employment. In addition, those seeking to begin careers in the construc tion trades may be eligible for training opportunities available including on-the-job training and apprentice assignments. TERO preference requirements also apply to all construction projects on the reservation and a need for workers and contractors experienced in the building trades will create opportunities for employment. Contracting opportunities for IOBs also will be available on these projects. Applications are available by contacting the TERO Program Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 (located in Human Resources in the Governance Center). For more information, contact Greg Azure at 503-879-2251. Education offers Chinuk Wawa classes The Tribe's Cultural Education Department offers adult Chinuk Wawa language classes from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in Room 207 in the Tribal Adult Education Building. Language classes can be taken for college credit or fun. For more information, call 503-879-2249 or 503-437-4599. D Elders7 phone numbers wanted The Tribal Elders Committee is compiling a volunteer phone list of Elders. If you would like to submit your phone number and address to be available to other Elders, send it to elders.committeegrandronde.org or leave a message at 503-879-2231. B Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Commission is Being Formed Accepting Applications for TERO Commission CLOSEST DECEMBER 20, 2013 The Tribal Employment Rights Commission is a regulatory body charged with enforcement of the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. Five (5) Commissioners will be appointed by the Tribal Council to serve a three (3) year term The Commission will work with the TERO Director and take all appropriate actions to implement and enforce the TERO Ordinance and make recommendations to the Tribal Council on amendments to the Ordinance. Commissioners will be required to attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings and will be paid a stipend. For a complete job description please visit our website at www.grandronde.orgemplovment. Applications are available by contacting Grand Ronde Human Resources, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. For more Information please contact Human Resources at 503-879-2109.
