Licensing Program Specialist; Administrative Specialist

Licensing Program Specialist (Administrative Specialist
1)

Salary: $3,796 - $5,189

Oregon Board of Accountancy SE Salem, Oregon (In-person)

The Oregon Board of Accountancy licenses and regulates about 8,000 certified public accountants, public accountants, municipal auditors, and 1,000 public accounting firms. We protect the public by ensuring applicants meet education requirements, demonstrate professional competence, and complete required continuing education.

We are seeking a Licensing Specialist to provide administrative, analytical, and technical support for our licensing program. In this role, you will review applications, evaluate continuing education, support Board committee work, and provide guidance to applicants, licensees, and partners.

• Review and process initial, renewal, reciprocity, and reinstatement applications.
• Verify documentation, assess eligibility, and recommend licensing decisions.
• Evaluate continuing education submissions for compliance.
• Answer questions from applicants, licensees, staff, and the public.
• Maintain records, process payments, manage mail, and support daily office operations.
• Assist with rule updates, form revisions, licensing program goals, and administrative research.
• Provide training and serve as backup for licensing team members.

View the entire job description here.

• Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data; OR An associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference Statement:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience interpreting and applying rules, statutes, and documented standards in a government or licensing environment.

If you have these qualities, let us know! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! We're excited to meet candidates who demonstrate the following skills, attributes, and experience:

• Consistent attention to detail and accuracy in work products.
• Clear, respectful, and professional communication with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, statutes, and documented standards.
• Skill in analyzing information, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.
• Customer service skills that support equitable and positive interactions with the public.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, and Zoom.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

We are a small, mission-driven agency focused on consistent, fair regulation that protects the public. Employees work in a supportive environment that values professionalism, clear communication, and reliable service.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
• Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Retirement Benefits:
  Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Wellness Resources:
  Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
• Career Development:
  Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commuting:
  Access to Get There - Oregon's carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• FREE PARKING Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

This recruitment is for 1 permanent, full-time, unrepresented Administrative Specialist 1 position, and may be used to fill future vacancies.
* The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, which may include fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Veterans' and Oregon National Guard preference:
Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during…