Branch Support Specialist - Division of Child Support; Pendleton

Branch Support Specialist – Division of Child Support (Pendleton)

Initial Posting Date

06/01/2026

Final date to receive applications

06/15/2026

Agency

Department of Justice

Salary Range

$3,515 – $4,738

Position Type

Employee

The Oregon Department of Justice’s Division of Child Support (DCS) is seeking to hire a Branch Support Specialist (Office Specialist
2) for our Pendleton office! Friendly, helpful, organized, good judgment—those are just a few of the qualities we’ll be looking for in a candidate.

The Oregon Child Support Program, administered by the Division of Child Support, is part of the federal child support program, which is one of the top four anti‑poverty programs in the nation. Become part of a program whose mission is supporting parents to support children. Your contributions will make a difference in the lives of Oregon’s most valuable resource—our children.

You will find that we embrace inclusive and supportive work environments and respect the diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experiences of our coworkers and those seeking to join the organization. We strive to build an inclusive and performance‑oriented workplace where all individuals are welcomed and appreciated, leading to increasingly higher levels of fulfillment and success. Apply today!

Due to the nature of this position, the required work hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an hour scheduled for lunch.

• As office receptionist, receive calls and visitors. Forward calls to Oregon Child Support Program staff as appropriate.
• Provide customer service/reception with screening telephone calls, assist walk‑in customers and visitors, answer general information questions, and access and narrate computerized child support files when appropriate.
• Process outgoing mail, and open and distribute incoming mail. Upload and associate any documents to the web‑based child support case management system.
• Develop, draft and revise office procedures as needed.
• Attend team meetings, take notes, and prepare minutes in a draft form for editing and approval.
• Coordinate scheduling of conference rooms.
• Notarize documents as needed, upon successful completion of notary training and exam.
• Schedule paternity tests at various locations, and administer paternity tests as needed.
• Find, interpret, and apply the laws, rules, policies, and procedures that apply to this position in the Oregon Child Support Program.
• Provide technical assistance and administrative related tasks to support team and management.
• Review and respond to inquiries about the status of cases assigned to the office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

• 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.
• AND
  • Finalists must pass a comprehensive employment reference check and fingerprint‑based criminal background check. A driver history check will be included for positions requiring state vehicle driving privileges. Adverse findings will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the position.

This position will be required to obtain a Notary Public commission within six months of being hired and will maintain the commission throughout the duration of this appointment.

• Ability to accurately keyboard 45+ wpm.
• Professional experience working collaboratively with a team and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional composure, tact, and friendliness while working with Oregon Child Support Program staff and dealing with public who may be irate, hostile, or emotionally distraught in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn…