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Community Health Nurse for Maternity Support Services program. Up to 30 hrs/wk. For description & application: Skagit Community Action, 330 Pacific Pl., MV or www.skagitcap.org. Closes 5pm on 9/7/10. EOE.
Northwest Propane LLC has an opening for a customer service representative at our Mount Vernon branch. Full time position with benefits. Bring resume and pick up application at 420 Suzanne Lane, Monday thru Friday, 8 to 5. Online applications and phone interviews not available.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Requires current Class II, III or IV Cert. To learn more & apply: www.cityofanacortes.org Closes 09/07/10 by noon EOE
Transition Facilitator position for NWESD 189's Special Programs & Services Department. Go to www.nwesd.org or call 360-299-4057 for app. Pkt. #1483.
Busy appraisal office needs a certified general or residential appraiser. Please send your resume and qualifications to File #647 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98237
Public Works Supervisor Wastewater Treatment Plant. Requires current WWTP Class II Cert. To learn more & apply: www.cityofanacortes.org Closes 09/01/10 by noon EOE
Senior Accountant To learn more & apply: www.cityofanacortes.org Closes 9/10/10 by noon EOE
Copy Editor/Designer Skagit Publishing seeks a multitalented copy editor/page designer with a strong interest in sports to join our copy desk and presentation team for the Skagit Valley Herald and other publications. We want someone who shares our commitment to high-quality community journalism with superior presentation. Duties will include editing and design for both sports and news. Attention to AP style, grammar, spelling, accuracy, fairness, completeness, organization and clarity are basic necessities. We want a copy editor who loves words, writes crisp headlines, reveres deadlines and understands attention-grabbing design. Must have familiarity with pagination software, preferably InDesign. Entry-level applicants encouraged to apply. Night and weekend shifts required. Please provide a cover letter, resume and representative work samples to: Sports Editor Dan Ruthemeyer at druthemeyer@skagitpublishing.com or to Managing Editor Colette Weeks, at cweeks@skagitpublishing.com or send by mail to Skagit Valley Herald, P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Skagit Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.
BRANCH MANAGER Navy Federal Credit Union, largest credit union in the world, has an immediate opening at their Whidbey Island office. 2+ years management exp. in banking or retail. Full benefits. Salary range: $48,000-$65,000. Resumes: lydia_mchenry@navyfederal.org
Customer Service/Delivery. P/T. Friendly, dependable with customer service skills. Must be 21 yrs of age and have a valid WSDL. Mon-Fri, some Sat. Submit resume in person at Holland Drug, 810 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.
IMMEDIATE P/T OPENING for Washboard Laundry. Apply in person: 1806 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon.
Tribal Gaming Agent The Swinomish TGA Division is looking for a dynamic and competent individual who is experienced as a Gaming Agent. Tribal gaming agents work in all aspects in the implementation of internal controls, Tribal/State Compact for Class III gaming and Tribal/Federal regulations for Class II gaming. Regulatory experience is a must. The Swinomish Tribal Community is a positive and friendly work environment with full benefit package. Salary is dependent on 1experience. Job closes when filled. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application and Job Description by calling 360-466-1216 or 360-466-7353 or e-mail wbill@ swinomish.nsn.us. Return cover letter, resume, and application to Wayne Bill, Human Resource Director as soon as possible. Send application packet to: Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, P.O. Box 817, LaConner, WA. 98257
Several openings avail. for Caregivers. Developmentally Disabled adults in Mount Vernon facility. Need mature, dependable individuals, varied hours, $10/hour. HS grad or GED. We train. Call 360-424-0397 or go to www.soundviewassn.org for application.
Dump Truck Driver needed, transfer experience preferred. Send resume to: File #646, c/o Skagit Valley Herald, P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
Northwest Propane LLC has an opening for a customer service representative at our Mount Vernon branch. Full time position with benefits. Bring resume and pick up application at 420 Suzanne Lane, Monday thru Friday, 8 to 5. Online applications and phone interviews not available.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Requires current Class II, III or IV Cert. To learn more & apply: www.cityofanacortes.org Closes 09/07/10 by noon EOE
Transition Facilitator position for NWESD 189's Special Programs & Services Department. Go to www.nwesd.org or call 360-299-4057 for app. Pkt. #1483.
Busy appraisal office needs a certified general or residential appraiser. Please send your resume and qualifications to File #647 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98237
Public Works Supervisor Wastewater Treatment Plant. Requires current WWTP Class II Cert. To learn more & apply: www.cityofanacortes.org Closes 09/01/10 by noon EOE
Senior Accountant To learn more & apply: www.cityofanacortes.org Closes 9/10/10 by noon EOE
Copy Editor/Designer Skagit Publishing seeks a multitalented copy editor/page designer with a strong interest in sports to join our copy desk and presentation team for the Skagit Valley Herald and other publications. We want someone who shares our commitment to high-quality community journalism with superior presentation. Duties will include editing and design for both sports and news. Attention to AP style, grammar, spelling, accuracy, fairness, completeness, organization and clarity are basic necessities. We want a copy editor who loves words, writes crisp headlines, reveres deadlines and understands attention-grabbing design. Must have familiarity with pagination software, preferably InDesign. Entry-level applicants encouraged to apply. Night and weekend shifts required. Please provide a cover letter, resume and representative work samples to: Sports Editor Dan Ruthemeyer at druthemeyer@skagitpublishing.com or to Managing Editor Colette Weeks, at cweeks@skagitpublishing.com or send by mail to Skagit Valley Herald, P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Skagit Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.
BRANCH MANAGER Navy Federal Credit Union, largest credit union in the world, has an immediate opening at their Whidbey Island office. 2+ years management exp. in banking or retail. Full benefits. Salary range: $48,000-$65,000. Resumes: lydia_mchenry@navyfederal.org
Customer Service/Delivery. P/T. Friendly, dependable with customer service skills. Must be 21 yrs of age and have a valid WSDL. Mon-Fri, some Sat. Submit resume in person at Holland Drug, 810 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley.
IMMEDIATE P/T OPENING for Washboard Laundry. Apply in person: 1806 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon.
Tribal Gaming Agent The Swinomish TGA Division is looking for a dynamic and competent individual who is experienced as a Gaming Agent. Tribal gaming agents work in all aspects in the implementation of internal controls, Tribal/State Compact for Class III gaming and Tribal/Federal regulations for Class II gaming. Regulatory experience is a must. The Swinomish Tribal Community is a positive and friendly work environment with full benefit package. Salary is dependent on 1experience. Job closes when filled. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application and Job Description by calling 360-466-1216 or 360-466-7353 or e-mail wbill@ swinomish.nsn.us. Return cover letter, resume, and application to Wayne Bill, Human Resource Director as soon as possible. Send application packet to: Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, P.O. Box 817, LaConner, WA. 98257
Several openings avail. for Caregivers. Developmentally Disabled adults in Mount Vernon facility. Need mature, dependable individuals, varied hours, $10/hour. HS grad or GED. We train. Call 360-424-0397 or go to www.soundviewassn.org for application.
Dump Truck Driver needed, transfer experience preferred. Send resume to: File #646, c/o Skagit Valley Herald, P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

