Office Specialist 2

**Initial Posting Date:** 09/02/2026 **Application Deadline:** 09/10/2026 **Agency:** Department of Human Services **Salary Range:** $3,515 - $4,738 **Position Type:** Employee **Position Title:** Office Specialist 2 **Job Description:** **The** [**Oregon Department of Human Services**](https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/about/pages/default.aspx) **is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.** We are guided by our [Equity North Star](https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/equity/Pages/equity-north-star.aspx) and our vision for a positive [RiSE organizational culture](https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/about/Pages/rise.aspx) 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 an **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. **Summary of Duties** As an **Office Specialist 2**, you will: * 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.   **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. **Essential Attributes** We are looking for candidates with: * 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. **Working Conditions** * 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. **Attention all candidates!** **Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.** Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history. * **Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range.** Please ensure that all education and experience you would like considered are included in your application materials. **Note:** Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once. * **The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.** If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process. * **Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage:** The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. **Background Checks and Requirements** * 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.](https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/background-checks/Pages/faq.aspx) * 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. **Benefits** * [ODHS Employee Resource Group](https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/about/pages/workforce-diversity.aspx) 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](https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Benefits.aspx). * Possible eligibility for the [Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service). **Employment Preference** **Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:** * Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit [Veterans Resources.](https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx) **General Information** * This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).   * This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification. **Contact Information** Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions. Please include the job requisition number: **REQ-205660**. * **Recruiter:** Amanda Alvarado. * **Email:** [email protected] * **Phone (call or text):** 541-709-8695.