Administrative Specialist 2-Trust Officer Assistant

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) has a full-time opening for a Veterans Trust Officer Assistant (Administrative Specialist 2) at ODVA Headquarters in Salem, Oregon, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will assist the Veterans Trust Officer, manage routine payments, and coordinate with providers and agencies to ensure benefits are received within budget guidelines.

We value diverse perspectives and are committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

09/14/2026

Application Deadline:

09/21/2026

Agency:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Salary Range:

$4,312 - $5,988

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Administrative Specialist 2-Trust Officer Assistant

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership,advocacyand strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted toassistveterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits.

At the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA.

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has (1) full-time opportunity available for a Trust Officer Assistant (Administrative Specialist 2) located at ODVA Headquarters in Salem, Oregon in a hybrid (work from home/in-office work schedule).

About Us

• People working toward a very noble mission, day in and day out. From direct client engagement to operational services that support day-to-day business, our teams work together to deliver on a promise made more than 80 years ago.
• ODVA works to deliver on an incredibly broad mission in serving a diverse veterans’ community, aligning and partnering around a shared vision and of good stewardship of existing resources.
• ODVA unites government, private companies, nonprofits, and other veteran services organizations to address issues facing veterans and their families. We are building support around specific issues that affect veterans. And we maintain strong relationships with key partners that allow us to continue to be a leading voice on veteran’s issues.
• This is ODVA’s cadence. Together with our veterans and our partners, we honor the past, build on our strengths, and chart a course worthy of the next 80 years.

About the Division

The Aging Veterans’ Service (AVS) Division consists of four programs to assist veterans and their families:

• Oregon Veteran Homes are certified long-term care health facilities located in The Dalles and Lebanon, Oregon.
• The Conservatorship Program provides professional fiduciaries to manage the financial affairs and property of protected veterans and their families.
• Aging Veteran Outreach works with Aging & Disability Resources Centers (ADRC’s) around Oregon to educate staff and locate veterans who may need assistance, and to complete claims for USDVA benefits for veterans currently in one of the Veterans’ Homes or the Conservatorship/ Rep Payee programs
• Volunteer program trains and coordinates volunteer activity around the state in order to better serve the Oregon veteran population at large.

Established in 1965, ODVA’S Conservatorship Program assists veterans and eligible dependents in managing their financial affairs and property. Conservatorship helps to ease the burdens often associated with paying bills, collecting funds on debts owed to the veteran, corresponding with creditors, and buying or selling real estate, or other investments. Learn more here.

What you will do!

As our Veterans Trust Officer Assistant, you will assist the Veterans Trust Officer to carry out the Director’s obligation as conservator. After budgets are in place, you will pay routine bills within budgeted guidelines. You will also respond to simple requests for funds from and for protected persons. You will work with medical providers, merchants, utility companies, government agencies, and other community resources to ensure that obligations are met, and benefits are received.

As our Veterans Trust Officer Assistant, you will promote a positive and equitable work environment that enables all employees to contribute to their fullest potential free from intimidation, harassment and/or discrimination and are treated with dignity and respect. You will create a culture where people from all backgrounds feel encouraged to express their ideas and perspectives.

What’s in it for you!

The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team that has a passion for serving veterans in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you have passion for serving Oregon’s veterans, apply today!

What are we looking for?

Administrative Specialist 2 Minimum Qualifications: