Mobile WorkSource Services Analyst; Program Analyst – Limited ; La Grande

Initial Posting Date: 02/25/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/04/2026

Agency: Employment Department

Salary Range: $4,519 - $6,904

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Mobile Work Source Services Analyst (Program Analyst
1) – Limited Duration (based in La Grande, Baker City or Ontario)

Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking forward‑thinking initiative that brings workforce services directly to underserved and rural communities across Oregon? Do you enjoy driving? If you’re passionate about equity, innovation, and making a real impact, this opportunity is for you!

At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation.

The Mobile Work Source Services Analyst will provide workforce services to the public in a mobile capacity.

You will:

• Drive a Mobile American Job Center van to rural and underserved communities to deliver Work Source Oregon services, ensuring the van is stocked, cleaned and maintained.
• Provide high-quality employment services, referrals, and outreach.
• Connect with diverse communities including Tribal, ethnic, rural, and justice‑involved populations.
• Build and strengthen partnerships to deliver and improve braided service strategy.
• Travel across Oregon to attend in‑person events as needed, which may require an overnight stay.

For a complete review of the position and responsibilities, please .

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for knowledge and skills; OR
• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years’ technical‑level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

WSO Mobile Center staff must be eligible to drive state owned vehicles, maintain eligibility, and follow OAR State Vehicle Use and Access.

Desired Attributes

• Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
• Ability to clearly define requests and prepare data in a way that tells the workload story.
• Experience executing complex queries.
• Experience evaluating, analyzing and planning work.
• Experience dealing with interpersonal conflicts, sensitive issues or problems.
• Experience establishing and strengthening professional relationships with internal partners/ external partners/ coworkers/ internal customers/ stakeholder group.

• A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
• Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
• Get There – Oregon’s easy‑to‑use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Required:
  Attach a resume and cover letter
  . Your cover letter must not exceed two(2) pages and be specific:
  make sure your cover letter clearly addresses the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have (as listed in the “What We Are Looking For” section above). Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.
• External Applicants:
  Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials.
• Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees):
  Apply through your employee Workday account.
  Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up‑to‑date and reflects your…