Positions
| TITLE | General Counsel |
| JOB INFORMATION | The Clackamas County Vector Control District is seeking an attorney or law firm to serve as general counsel for the District. The District is organized under ORS Chapter 452 to control mosquitos, biting flies and other disease vectors that pose a health hazard to humans and domestic animals in Clackamas County. The District is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners. It is an independent public body, however, the County Commissioners exercise a significant oversight role in its affairs.
The general counsel provides legal advice and representation to the District on an “as needed” basis and reports directly to the Districts Board of Trustees. Advice is also provided to the District through its Executive Director. Advice and representation includes a wide range of legal and regulatory matters including but not limited to municipal finance and administration, public purchasing and contracting, regulations for the application of insect control agents, entry on private property, public sector labor law, employee discipline, civil rights, election law and other related areas. The successful applicant will be awarded a personal services contract for the provision of legal services for a period of five years unless sooner terminated. Service is “at will” and may be terminated at any time by the Board upon the provision of notice according to the contract. The General Counsel is an independent contractor and is not an employee of the District, however, when acting on District Business the General Counsel is an agent of the District. Factors to be considered by the Board in the selection of an applicant are as follows: 1. Membership in the Oregon State Bar (mandatory) Proposals are due by: 12/31/2022 Late proposals will not be considered. Proposals need not be in any particular form but shall not exceed four pages exclusive of a fee schedule. Proposals shall be on firm letterhead and shall be signed by the Attorney or the managing partner of the firm if submitted by a firm or partnership. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The District in its sole discretion may select one or more proposers and may tender an award either with or without negotiations. All those submitting proposals will be informed of the Board’s intent to award a contract. Address proposals to: Attn: Attorney Recruitment It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to place the proposal in the hands of the District at the above address by the date and time due. |
| Title | Seasonal Field Technician |
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| Salary | $19.00/hr |
| Start Date | March 2022 |
| End Date | September 2022 |
| Location | Oregon City |
| Job Information | Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you interested in helping your community? If so, Clackamas County Vector Control District may have the position for you. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who don’t mind interacting with the public for several temporary seasonal mosquito control positions. You will be working outside, with limited supervision, protecting the community from the annoyance of mosquitoes and diseases such as West Nile virus. For those studying and teaching Agriculture, Biology or other applied sciences this position is an excellent resume builder and offers you an opportunity to gain field experience in sampling techniques and data collection. Seasonal positions start at $19.00 per hour, pay is increased upon successful completion of the Oregon Public Pesticide Applicators and Pesticide Laws and Safety exams.
Mosquito season generally runs March through September. Time off during this time is expected to be minimal. Seasonal field technicians will be working 6:30am-5:00pm Monday through Thursday. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:
QUALIFICATIONS: Background in biology preferred, but not necessary Clackamas County Vector Control District is an equal employment opportunity employer. CONTACT: Clackamas County Vector Control District Office To apply please submit a signed copy of the following application to jjacobson@co.clackamas.or.us or via USPS mail to: Clackamas County Vector Control |
