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The Right Call to Address Challenges
During our January 17, 2024, City Council meeting, Police Chief Chapanar shared a phrase that many may not be aware of but is useful and important: ‘If you see something, say something'. This obviously speaks to reporting life threatening emergencies by calling 9-1-1 immediately. But consideration should also be given to circumstances that aren’t life threatening but may require attention. Those can be related to a pothole, an accumulation of garbage, or even a missing stop sign. These non-emergency circumstances can all be reported to the Police Department’s non-emergency line: 541-269-8911.
You can also provide an email to administration@coosbayor.gov to share circumstances that are not urgent but still deserve attention. Emails received are shared with the appropriate department for action. And finally, should you want a comment or concern to be added to the formal record and shared with myself and the rest of the City Councilors, you can email publiccomment@coosbayor.gov.
 One last item of interest for those who would like to learn more or to be part of brainstorming solutions to many of the challenges facing our community, such as crime and garbage accumulation, or even the housing and homeless crisis, please consider becoming a member of the Livability Committee. This new Committee was discussed at our last City Council work session on January 23, 2024. City Councilors Drew Farmer, Stephanie Kilmer, and Sara Stephens have agreed to lead this new community group which is intended to be filled by members of the community.
The first meeting of the Livability Committee will be on February 22, 2024, at 12 p.m. and held in Coos Bay City Hall Council Chambers. At that meeting, future meeting dates will be discussed and planned. For more information, contact Administration at 541-269-8912.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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 The First Friday Downtown Wine Walk of 2024 is this week. Join the fun on Friday, Feb. 2 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Support our participating merchants from downtown Coos Bay to Coos Bay Village! While you're there, take time to visit the Sun Museum this month's non-profit that will benefit from Wine Walk. This curious, yet many times unnoticed, five sided building is like a time capsule with treasures to be told.
The Sun Museum is just one of the beneficiaries of the wine walk. Start at the Coos Bay Visitor Center or Checkerberry's Flowers & Gifts (Coos Bay Village).
Wine Walk Participants must have the wrist band that can be purchased for $10. It is limited to 500. With that you'll get a map of participating locations, a wine glass, and the band.
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 Back in Charleston for 2024 on Saturday, February 10 for a feast of delicious Dungeness Crab! This event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat Basin Road in Charleston - across from the Charleston Marine Life Center in the Marina Complex.
More than 900 pounds of Fresh Dungeness Crab will be served. Dinners - whole or half crabs at market price - include side dishes and a roll. Add a dessert for the perfect Oregon Coast meal. Area businesses provide items for raffle drawings. For those who want to attend but don’t want to eat crab, a gourmet hot dog lunch with sides will also be available.
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 Coos Bay and North Bend are coming together for another opportunity to Walk with the Mayors. Mayor Benetti and Mayor Engelke are encouraging community members from both cities to join them on their next session for conversation in the fresh air:
Monday, February 12 at noon
North Bend City Hall
Come join both Mayors on a short walk, followed by a respite at Coos Bay City Hall to allow for further discussion.
For further questions, contact Coos Bay administration at 541-269-8912 or email North Bend administration at jengelke@northbendcity.org.
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 As the Executive Assistant/Human Resources Specialist you will be an important member of the largest water utility on the Oregon Coast. While directly assisting the General Manager and Board of Directors with day-to-day clerical and administrative duties, this hybrid role takes on responsibility of assisting employees with Human Resources functions such as on-boarding, benefits, training, and more.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide support to the General Manager with day-to-day administrative duties, contracts, social media, and reports.
- Support preparation efforts for bi-weekly Board of Directors meetings.
- Preserve and maintain employee personnel files, legal files, and other general files.
- Assist in preparing contracts and other legal documents in support of Water Board business.
- Maintain and update Water Board policies and regulations as needed.
- Assist in the recruitment, hiring processes, on-boarding, and orientation for new employees.
- Interact with and serve all customers, team members, and members of your
The minimum requirements of the position are:
- High School diploma or
- Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving
- Five years experience in administrative assistant/secretarial, and/or human resources duties and support. Ability to create, review and correct grammar to internal reports and documents.
The Executive Assistant/Human Resources Specialist wage range is $54,873 - $70,033 (annually, dependent on qualifications), and includes a generous benefits package (92% employer paid health/vision/dental, 9% to 13% retirement annually, plus additional benefits).
Download an employment application and job description from our website at:
Applications should be emailed to Karen Parker at karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com.
For additional information, please contact Karen Parker at karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com or Ivan Thomas at ivan_thomas@cbnbh2o.com
First consideration of applications: February 29, 2024 - Position is open until filled.
Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is an EOE. Veterans Preference is applicable, pursuant to ORS 408.225 to 408.237.
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Engineering Services Coordinator
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Engineering Services Coordinator. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $5469 - $6818/month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply:02/07/2024 5 p.m.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional engineering administrative work; directs the planning, designing, and construction of street, sanitary sewer, and storm drain projects. Maintains an organization through which these projects may be properly planned, designed, and constructed. Provides technical support for all department activities and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Project Engineer/Administrator or City Engineer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this classification may perform any of the following tasks. However, these examples do not include all the specific duties which an employee may be expected to perform.
- Supports the Project Engineer/Administrator with day-to-day operations of wastewater facilities. Prepares or assists in preparation of wastewater permit applications, reports, ordinances, regulations, and contracts.
- Supports the Project Engineer/Administrator with activities related to forest management and timber harvesting.
- Coordinates activities of consulting engineers and surveyors. Performs development reviews of plans and specifications for public street, water, sewer, and drainage projects to be done by the City or by a privately financed project. Reviews and coordinates privately engineered public improvement projects for conformance to City specifications and standards. Performs construction project inspections and contract administration of publicly funded infrastructure and facility projects.
- Provides technical services related to floodplain management, various permit/application/development reviews, and maintenance operations. Computes assessments for construction projects undertaken by the City. Checks new plats for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepares cost estimates and legal notices. Performs inspections of street, sanitary, and storm sewer projects; assists in the preparation of plans and specifications; drafts as‑built projects, street and property vacation maps, sewer sketches, and miscellaneous maps. Prepares technical and administrative reports and studies requested. Assists the Project Engineer/Administrator in the creation, maintenance, and revision of City engineering development standards and engineering specifications for public works.
- Responds to citizen inquiries as they relate to engineering services or other Public Works Department divisions including decisions on the interpretation of City code and engineering policies and procedures. Works with the other Public Works Department staff to resolve problems and specification changes between contractors and the City.
- Coordinates with GIS Coordinator to ensure the maintenance of City infrastructure maps including new subdivisions, local improvement districts, and City projects. Draws plans, profiles, and cross sections for sewer lines and roads that are being designed from survey notes and legal designs. Draws utility permit maps showing location, size, and installation instructions.
- Attends appropriate meetings to present technical material when required.
- Other duties as assigned.
HIRING PROCESS: Applicants must complete and submit the required city application packet, including resume and letter of interest by Wednesday, February 7 at 5 p.m. as specified in this job posting. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application via email.
Application Acceptance Period: ............................... January 11th – February 7th
First Review of Applications: ....................................February 8th – February 9th
First Interviews with Selected Candidates: ............February 12th – February 16th
Second Round of Interviews: ................................Week of February 19th
Earliest Offer of Employment: .................................February 19th
Projected Start Date: .................................................To Be Determined
NOTE: The city reserves the right to conduct additional interviews, and this may affect the dates for offer of employment and start date.
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