Jobs Current Openings (2)

How to apply:

1) Turn in required materials:

2) All application materials must be received by the closing date listed on the job posting unless noted "open until filled."

3) Supplemental items such as resume and cover letter are encouraged, but not required unless specifically noted in job posting.

Please allow a few weeks for review of submitted applications.

Wasco County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please let us know if you need accommodations.

March 9, 2010

Wasco County
Position Announcement
For
PART-TIME SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Wasco County Commission on Children & Families

Salary: $17.93 - $21.80 Per Hour
Closing Date: March 18, 2010

This position will work approximately 18 hours per week, variable schedule, some weekends and evenings, and will provide support to the Administrator for all Wasco County Commission on Children & Families Committees and sub-committees to include:
a.) Prepare for and convene regularly scheduled meetings
b.) Convene subcommittee meetings as requested by members of the committee and/or supervisors.
c.) Research and Communicate information relevant to current commission priorities
d.) Be present at all regularly scheduled meetings, prepare packets, take minutes and provide reminders to designated partners/staff for action items.

Facilitate and provide staff support to the Wasco County Special Projects/Events:
a.) Working with Administrator, coordinate preparation and promotion of initiatives and special activities or events
b.) As needed, prepare for and facilitate focus group meetings
c.) Cultivate and maintain partner participation and volunteers
d.) Act as point of contact for special projects
e.) Evaluate progress and challenges and report to Administrator as needed.

Act as liaison between the Commission and partners and County staff and elected officials. Work collaboratively with administrative supervisors and project staff of cooperating agencies.

As directed, seek new resources for designated priorities in Wasco County (including Grant Writing, Fund Raising, Other)

Responsible for record keeping, compilation of data and preparation of reports as required by the Commission on Children and Families or other funding sources as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Commission on Children and Families Administrator.

Must have regular and predictable attendance.

For more information about the Commission on Children & Families, please visit their website at: http://www.co.wasco.or.us/WCCCF/WCCCF.html

Qualifications

Education/Experience: An Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a professional field preferred. Possess a combination of three years experience working with special projects, diverse groups and systems coordination.

Knowledge/Skill/Abilities Experience in special project coordination and systems management. Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work within guidelines and budgets. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain relationships with local and state partners. Ability to speak before public groups. Willingness and ability to analyze and resolve problems in a professional manner. Computer skills required. Grant writing experience preferred.

Language Skills Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of employment.

To Apply

Applications must be submitted on Wasco County Application Form along with a resume and a letter of interest to Wasco County Employee & Administrative Services Department, Wasco County Courthouse, Room 101, 511 Washington St., The Dalles, OR 97058. Applications and supporting documents must be received no later than 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010.

Note: Under the provision of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, Wasco County requires any person hired or rehired to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Any potential candidate for employment in safety sensitive positions with Wasco County in any of it’s offices, departments or divisions will be subject to substance screening by urinalysis prior to the start of employment, and must complete a Pre-Employment Consent Form. The candidate also must sign an Identification and Release Form.




 

March 10, 2010

Wasco County
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
for
PART-TIME OFFICE SPECIALIST II
Wasco County Commission on Children & Families

Salary: $13.38 - $16.26 per hour
Closing Date: March 19, 2010

This position will work Monday thru Friday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and will perform complex specialized clerical duties for which the following skills are required: courteous and respectful interpersonal interactions, basic accounting and office software, record keeping and reporting, email maintenance and operating a variety of office machines of limited complexity. Acts as point of contact for the Commission on Children and Families and provides support to staff.

Provides clerical support for operations of the Commission on Children and Families. Distributes email reminders for meetings. Arranges and confirms meeting times, places and catering.

Tracks accounts payable and accounts receivable under the supervision of the Administrator. Maintains departmental tracking of funds utilizing Excel spreadsheets. Receives monies and posts to departmental accounts. Process invoices; review invoices for accuracy; maintain records and files regarding transactions and accounts

Works with Administrator to ensure that Commission policies, procedures, and work practices are communicated and in place.

Assists the public and directs them to appropriate staff, provides interpretation services as needed. Transfers or refers calls to proper sources; provide information which requires the interpretation of office or program policies and procedures in order to facilitate office operations or assist the general public.

Upon direction of Administrator, complete the processing of contracts. Enters reporting data; proofread and verify accuracy of inputted data. Provides tracking of reporting and contractual timelines to Administrator.

Maintains files of stored documents; update and purge files according to county/department guidelines.

Effectively operates complex equipment and office machinery; may serve as departmental liaison with service and vendor personnel when problems occur; reconciles routine problems by consulting technical manuals.

Respond to a Commission on Children & Families emergency as needed.

Must have regular and predictable attendance in coordination with posted public hours.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Graduation from a senior high school or GED, preferably supplemented by college or business school training and four (4) years responsible office experience; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to speak and write efficiently in Spanish and English preferred; orally communicate with individuals and groups; establish and maintain working relationships with individuals, whether public or co-workers from diverse groups and backgrounds. Knowledge of: modern office practices and methods; the operation and maintenance of basic office equipment. Skill to: perform accurate data entry on computer systems.


To Apply

Applications & all required materials must be submitted to Wasco County Employee & Administrative Services Department, Wasco County Courthouse, 511 Washington St., Suite 101, The Dalles, OR 97058 no later than 5:00 pm Friday, March 12, 2010. Your application will not be considered complete until we receive the following items:
- Wasco County Application Form
- Release & Waiver Form
- Pre Employment Consent Form
- Typing Certificate


Note: Under the provision of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, Wasco County requires any person hired or rehired to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Any potential candidate for employment in safety sensitive positions with Wasco County in any of it's offices, departments or divisions will be subject to substance screening by urinalysis prior to the start of employment, and must complete a Pre-Employment Consent Form. The candidate also must sign an Identification and Release Form. No smoking is allowed in County buildings or vehicles. Equal Opportunity Employer