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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 2015)
S MOKE S IGNALS JANUARY 15, 2015 JOB OPPORTUNITIES INTERNAL OPENINGS Inauguration EXTERNAL OPENINGS n AFC Caregiver (on-call) Adult Foster Care Grade: 5 Open until fi lled n High School Intern Education Grade: 1 Closing date: Jan. 29 n Senior ICW Intake Specialist Social Services Grade: 8 Closing date: Jan. 29 9 n Pharmacy Director Pharmacy Grade: 21 Open until fi lled n General Manager Executive Offi ce Grade: 22 Closing date: Jan. 29 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 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 im- provement 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 minimum qualifi cations an interview will be given in the following ranking order: 1. Grand Ronde Tribal members a) Qualifi ed Grand Ronde Tribal members who show they meet the minimum qualifi cations of the position during the course of the interview process will be given fi rst consideration for hire and the recruitment process will end 2. Tribal member spouses, parents and/or legal guardians of Grand Ronde Tribal member children 3. Current regular employees n Instructional Assistant Early Childhood Education Grade: 6 Open until fi lled n Economic Development Administrator/Manager Economic Development Grade: 19 Open until fi lled Photos by Michelle Alaimo Grand Ronde Honor Guard members Tribal Elder Steve Bobb Sr., front left, Wayne Chulik, front right, Tribal Elder Raymond Petite, back left, and Al Miller prepare to carry the fl ags in for opening day of the 78th Legislative Assembly at the State Capitol in Salem on Monday, Jan. 12. Drug-Free Workplace Policy n Effective January 1, 2004, all employees are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. n All pre-employment off ers. n When there is reasonable suspicion. n Post accident. For a detailed job descrip- tion, please contact the Tribe’s job line at 503-879- 2257 or 1-877 TRIBEGR. www.gr a ndr ond e. o r g Looking for scholarships? There are numerous scholarship opportunities offered for students to apply to each year. The majority of scholarships for fall term/semester are due between January and April of each year. The Tribal Higher Education programs are here to assist you in your application process. If you use a scholarship search site, be sure to read the privacy policy to ensure you are using a site that will not sell your contact information. A recommended search site to use is www.kaarme.com. n Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno looks over the program before the start of the inauguration ceremony of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber at the State Capitol in Salem on Monday, Jan. 12. Sitting next to him is Chief Warren Brainard of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Kitzhaber was sworn in for an unprecedented fourth term as the state’s governor. PUBLIC NOTICE Agency: USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service Meeting: Polk County Local Work Group Meeting Native Plant Workshop Date: February 24, 2015 Time: 3:00 pm Location: Oregon State University Extension Service Office, 289 E. Ellendale, Suite 301, Dallas, Oregon 97338 January :9, :015 1430 - 4430 pm Chachalu Join the Land & Culture Department and Institute for Applied Ecology for a hands-on Native Plant Propagation Workshop. Conference Room Native plants are becoming more popular as homeowners look for plants that adapt well to our climate and soil conditions, celebrate our local landscape, and provide food and shelter for native wildlife and pollinators. Contact: Tom Finegan 503-623-5534 ext. 109 Purpose: NRCS is holding a local work group meeting to gather input from farmers, ranchers, state and federal agencies, agriculture and conservation organizations regarding natural resources conservation priorities and opportunities to invest collaboratively in Polk County. All input will be discussed at the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, submit your written input to Tom Finegan at 580 Main, Suite A, Dallas, Oregon 97338 or via email tom.finegan@or.usda.gov prior to the meeting for inclusion. Learn the basics of native species propagation, by seed and cuttings, in this hands-on workshop. You will take home a mixed flat of native plant seeds and containers of cuttings. We will discuss cultural uses of native plants, seed and cutting collection, ethical issues, plant care, pests and cleaning techniques. Limited 30 participants Please register by contacting: Kathy Cole: Kathy.Cole@grandronde.org or 503-879-2249 The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer A request for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to tom.finegan@or.usda.gov or by calling Tom Finegan at 503-623-5534 ext. 109. Paid ad Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Land and Culture Department 8720 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 Phone: 503-879-2226 Fax: 503-879-2126 E-mail: landandculture@grandronde.org
