Office Specialist 2

Initial Posting Date :

07 / 01 / 2025

Application Deadline :

07 / 09 / 2025

Agency :

Department of Human Services

Salary Range : 3429 - $4622

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : Office Specialist 2

Job Description :

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Starand our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culturethat advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQIA2S community members and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits!

Be the pillar of child welfare : provide essential clerical support and exceptional customer service ensuring children and families receive the service they deserve.

Summary of Duties

As an Office Specialist 2 you will :

Provide general clerical support to child welfare caseworkers and supervisors.

Ensures the timely production of all payments in compliance with policy and procedural requirements.

Ensure forms and letters are in accordance with ODHS policy and procedures.

Process paperwork and payments that guarantee documentation of responsible services to clients and consumers.

Perform administrative general office and record processing activities to ensure timely and accurate support service.

Actively seek to achieve the ODHS goals of integrity stewardship responsibility respect and professionalism service equity and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding word processing or other experience generating documents; OR

An associate degree in any field; OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with :

Experience using multiple computer screens to run multiple computer programs simultaneously.

Experience using attention to detail to complete tasks accurately.

Experience providing customer service that goes beyond customer expectations.

Experience adapting with ease to evolving circumstances deadlines and priorities.

Experience building trusting relationships with internal and external partners and customers.

Working Conditions

Your work will take place in the Bend Child Welfare office.

Employees work schedule will be Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm PT.

You will interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.

Attention all candidates!

Application materials are screened for minimum qualifications and essential attributes to determine if you advance in the selection process. Clearly describe how you meet these requirements in your application materials.

Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Please ensure that all education and experience you would like considered is included in your application materials.

Note : Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume / CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage : The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments examinations and / or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Background Checks and Requirements

If selected as a finalist we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.

Benefits

ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

Cost of Living Adjustments.

Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

Amazing benefits package.

Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans preference

Veterans preference information.

How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans preference documentation in the Resume / CV field of your application.

General Information

This is a permanent full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and application or Job-specific questions.

Please include the job requisition number : REQ-182897 .

Recruiter : Amanda Alvarado.

Email :

Phone (call or text) : .

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 3429 - 4622