Office Specialist

Job Description

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.

Opportunity awaits! Step into a role where your organization and care make a real difference. As a 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.

09/02/2026

09/10/2026

Department of Human Services

$3,515 - $4,738

Employee

Office Specialist 2

• 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.

• 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, 8 am 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.

• 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 Security's 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.

• 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…