classifieds Announcements Auctions 2021 STATE OF MONTANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION – Helena, MT. Online bidding opens on Sept. 18 and ends on Oct. 2. Go to pateauction.com <http://pateauction.com> or download the Pate Auction app to your mobile device for listing and details. JOHNCO STORAGE: Public sale Oct. 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm. at 808 7th Street East, Polson. Sell to highest bidder for CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK ONLY, contents of unit 161. Units are subject to redemption prior to sale time. 883-5405.
Special Notices FOR SALE: Established 2001 Commercial Spray Company in SE MT. Excellent Profit margin with unlimited growth potential. Serious Inquiries. 406-351-1147
Wanted WANTED TO BUY Guns and/or ammunition, old or new. Whole estates/collections or single pieces. Fair prices paid. 207-4641
Employment Help wanted WATER CONSERVATION & PLANNING SCIENTIST NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Master’s of Science with three years of relevant professional-level experience or Bachelor’s of Science with a minimum of six years of relevant professional-level experience. Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, engineering, agricultural sciences, or soil sciences or a closely related physical sciences field with emphasis on surface water
hydrology. Education and experience must demonstrate analytical and quantitative aptitude. Possession of a valid State driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within six (6) months. Must have liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in performance of duties). Also must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities. Required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the Department. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Oct. 7th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. HVAC/R Maintenance Technician. **Recent Wage Increase** Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/hr/postings/23158. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled. HOME CARE PROVIDER (1 OR MORE CONTRACT POSITIONS) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT The successful applicant must possess a valid Montana driver’s license. Must have
reliable transportation and current liability insurance. Must pass drug testing and background checks (criminal, medical, employment, elder abuse, etc.) to be hired. Must be willing to train for Montana Home Health or Montana Certified Nurse Aide State Certification, when available. Must be CPR and First Aid Certified, or agree to complete certification as soon as it can be scheduled. This is offered at least once a year. Hospice training or bereavement services is helpful. Must have the ability to understand and carry out instructions and keep clear and precise records. Individuals must attend required training courses that are deemed necessary as scheduled by supervisor. Must be willing to complete course work that will maintain the equivalent State PCA Certification requirements, if applicable. Must be up to date on all immunizations: TdaP/DtaP, MMR, Polio, Varicella, Hepatitis A/ B and yearly Influenza immunizations. Must have a negative TB Titer on a yearly basis. Must have a means of communication, such as: cell phone or land line and be available to work at any given time. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of academic transcripts/training certificates, a copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance and a proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required for your placement in this position. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a prehire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months probationary period. Salary is $11.43 to $13.17 per hour with benefits. To apply, contact
Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, October 7th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. HELP WANTED Freelance reporter. Pay is $65 per story and $10 per published photograph. Weekly assignments. Work is entirely remote. Must enjoy writing, work well independently, have access to reliable computer/internet and be able to meet deadlines. Knowledge of AP style preferred, but willing to train. To apply, send letter of interest and writing samples to: summer@ valleyjournal.net. COMMUNITY HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE (1 or more positions) St. Ignatius (full time) Polson (1 year Temporary Employment contract) TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college of nursing. Three years of full-time nursing experience providing direct patient care, with at least one year of Public Health or Community Health Nursing. Home health nursing experience may be considered. At least two years’ supervisory experience, managing professional healthcare staff. A background to manage and supervise a broad range of public/community health nursing skills and public health programs. Experience using electronic data patient management systems, Microsoft office, including use in effective presentations and teaching. Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Montana or compact state. Public Health Nurse certificate, within 6 months of employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health-
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care providers certification, Heart Saver CPR does not qualify. Valid Montana driver’s license with ability to operate a vehicle Salary is negotiable, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt. org. Tribal applications and full advertisement are available online at cskt.org. Closing date is Thursday, October 7, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. WATER SUPPLY & FORECASTING HYDROLOGIST - NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Master’s of Science with three years of relevant professional-level experience or Bachelor’s of Science with a minimum of six years of relevant professional-level experience. Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, engineering, or a closely related physical sciences field with emphasis on quantitative applications in surface water hydrology. Education and experience must demonstrate quantitative aptitude, including application of statistical modeling to water resource problems. Possession of a valid state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within six (6) months. Must have liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in performance of duties). Also must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities. Required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the Department. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant,
if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Oct. 7th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. Request for Bids Wetland Consulting for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Wetland Program The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Division of Environmental Protection (DOEP) is requesting bids for environmental consultation work for the Wetlands Conservation Program. Work will include: 1) data analysis using existing Tribal spatial and plant data as well as publicly assessable data sources to write a brief report of trends on wetland functionality and plant community change for each of the 7 watersheds (sub-basins) on the Flathead Indian Reservation; 2) wetland assessment and monitoring at 20 sites in the Camas Watershed (MWAM, 2008 method) as well as compiling plant species lists for each site and writing a watershed wetland assessment and monitoring report; 3) landscape assessment of each of the seven watersheds to identify areas to target for conservation or restoration efforts. The DOEP is seeking to hire a consultant with experience collecting wetland data for assessments, familiarity with wetland classification on the Flathead Indian Reservation, and experience writing documents. Consultant must have experience collecting data using the 2008 Montana Department of Transportation Rapid Assessment Method and experience utilizing valid publicly assessable data sources. The contract see page 32
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