SMRT ; Office Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 11/10/2026 Final date to receive applications: 11/17/2026 Agency:
Department of Consumer & Business Services Salary Range: $3,515 - $4,738 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

SMRT Support (Office Specialist
2)

Job Description:

* Note:

this position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 4% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2027 and will be paid in the February 1, 2027 paycheck. Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Workers' Compensation Division (WCD). WCD administers, regulates, and enforces the laws and administrative rules governing the Oregon workers' compensation system. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Recruitment Timeline:
Recruitment closes:
November 17, 2026 Anticipated start date:
January 4, 2027

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible to telework on a part‑time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

As a SMRT Support Specialist, you will provide administrative support to the Medical Reviewers, Sanctions Representatives, Compliance Specialists, and the unit manager as related to the administrative program. For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.

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.

• Requested
  
  Skills:
  
  High level of accuracy in data entry
• Competency in producing word processing documents; e.g., correspondence and meeting minutes.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Experience communicating orally and in writing with a variety of people, answering questions, and explaining information, policies and decisions

Additional information:
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The assessment will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

The salary range listed is the non‑PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by…