Juvenile Executive Assistant

Benton County Oregon; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium covered

Retirement plan contributions

Wellness program

AD&D, Life & LTD coverage

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Benton County is seeking an Executive Support staffer for the Juvenile Department Director to assist with oversight and efficient business operations. The role provides direct administrative support to help implement department goals, strategies, and policies for overall business and financial operations.

The position will also support the team with administrative and support services to ensure the effective delivery of internal services, and requires a background in public administration or

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Human Development or related field; AND
• 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or related support experience, and/or direct experience in the juvenile justice system.

Skills

Administrative experience

Public administration

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s degree or two-year certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

This position will serve as Executive Support staff to the Juvenile Department Director in helping support the oversight and efficient business operations of the Juvenile Department. The position will be responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Juvenile Department by helping to support the implementation of Department goals, objective, strategies, and policies for the overall business and financial operations. In addition, this position will support the team by providing administrative and support services that help the efficient and effective delivery of internal business services.

First review of applications will be November 12, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

Benefits

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions.
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range of:
  • $55,559.90-$79,583.59
  • This position is eligible for two salary raises within the first year as long as your performance is in good standing.
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
  • Have benefits questions? Reach out to us anytime:
  • [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Human Development or related field; AND
• 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or related support experience, and/or direct experience in the juvenile justice system.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent. There is no substitution for supervisory experience.

Special Requirements

• A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. It should be no more than two pages in length and describe your related experience.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Oregon driver's license or the ability to obtain.

Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge and experience with the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) and juvenile justice court system (local and state).
• Notary public licensure
• Ability to multi-task; precise and accurate in work; self-motivated; maintains confidentiality.
• Extensive experience with using a variety of software products, particularly those in the Microsoft Suite – Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with website management and ability to effectively post and organize material in a professional manner.
• Good skills in business writing and report preparation methods.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail and organization.

Contact

Derik Hering, Juvenile Services Director

Benton County Juvenile Department

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Working & Living in Benton County

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

Additional Information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application.
• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• This position may be used to fill multiple vacancies or to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veteran's Resources
  • NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. 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. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.