Office Specialist , Part-time

Job Description Initial Posting Date

09/03/2026

09/13/2026

Department of Human Services

$3,515 - $4,738

Employee

Office Specialist 2, Part-time

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that 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.

This is a part-time position scheduled to work 20 hours per week
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• Part-time employees are paid hourly; the monthly salary will be prorated (the salary range listed in the job announcement applies to full-time positions).
• Part-time employees are eligible for benefits and holiday pay on a prorated basis, according to their work schedule.

Opportunity awaits! Step into a role where your organization and care make a real difference. As an Office Specialist 2, you will support important work by guiding and connecting community members with essential services. If you value staying organized, supporting a team, and helping create well-being for everyone, this could be the role for you.

As an Office Specialist 2, you will:

• Provide administrative support to agency staff and supervisors.
• Answer calls, address inquiries, coordinate schedules, and direct individuals to services and resources.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies regarding payments, documents, and information.
• Handle administrative tasks including data entry, case management tasks, and record-keeping.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Distribute negotiable items, maintaining and auditing records to prevent discrepancies.

• 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.

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 using computer systems or databases, including Microsoft Office programs, to file, organize, and retrieve data.
• Experience building trusting relationships with internal and external partners and customers.

• Duties for this role will be performed in the local office.
• The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm PT.
• You may interact with individuals experiencing trauma or emotional distress, and there may be times when individuals have difficulty managing their emotional responses.
• You may encounter situations requiring quick decision‑making to ensure your safety or the safety of others.
• Substantial time will be spent in a stationary position while operating a computer.

Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.

Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

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