Administrative Assistant I - Part Time

Clatsop-County; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 3,739,000 - 4,543,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & vision

Dental

PERS

457(b) savings

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Employer paid life insurance

Group life & AD&D

Job summary

Clatsop County is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to join the District Attorney’s Office on a part-time basis (20 hours/week). The role involves clerical and customer service duties, supporting staff, and maintaining administrative processes in Astoria, Oregon.

Required include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clerical experience. Desirable qualifications include Spanish language skills and knowledge of PC word processing software. Benefits are listed by the county.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• Minimum one year of training and experience in clerical/administrative field or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, administrative, and customer service support for the District Attorney’s Office.
• Assist staff, maintain administrative processes, and serve as a point of contact for the public and partner agencies.

Skills

Spanish language

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Administrative Assistant I

(Part Time – 20 hrs/wk)

$27.14 to $32.98 per Month

Expected work schedule: M-f from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

our mission…

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect.

ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through these divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, Community Development, the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district.

the position

The purpose of this position is to provide clerical, administrative, and customer service support for the District Attorney’s Office by assisting staff, maintaining administrative processes, and serving as a point of contact for the public and partner agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school diploma/GED, AND
• Minimum one (1) year of training and experience in the clerical and/or administrative field or any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in intercultural communication, including the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.
• Some college-level courses in business management, accounting principles, and techniques of project management or other related field.
• Knowledge of specific PC word processing software.
• Previous experience in administrative position in the public sector.

Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

This posting closes September 27, 2026.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.

our benefits

• medical & vision
• dental
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457(b) savings
• vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• employer paid life insurance
• group additional life
• and AD&D

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an Affrinative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.