Office Specialist 2, Part-time

State of Oregon; Bend (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Resource Groups

Cost of Living Adjustments

Annual raises

Benefits package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Oregon, Department of Human Services, seeks an Office Specialist 2 (Part-time) to provide essential administrative support. This 20-hour-per-week role pays hourly with prorated salary per full-time range and includes prorated benefits and holiday pay based on schedule.

Primary duties include answering calls, coordinating schedules, data entry, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. You will interact with diverse clients and support staff while upholding accuracy and

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience including keyboarding/word processing.
• An associate degree in any field or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Ability to use MS Office and filing/documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to agency staff and supervisors.
• Answer calls, inquiries, coordinate schedules and direct to services.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies on payments and documents.
• Handle data entry, case management tasks, and record-keeping.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and packages.
• Distribute negotiable items and audit records to prevent discrepancies.

Skills

Keyboarding

Word processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate degree

General clerical experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Initial Posting Date

09/03/2026

Application Deadline

09/13/2026

Agency

Department of Human Services

Salary Range

$3,515 - $4,738

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Office Specialist 2, Part-time

Job Description

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture 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.

This is a part-time position scheduled to work 20 hours per week.

• Part-time employees are paid hourly; the monthly salary will be prorated (the salary range listed in the job announcement applies to full-time positions).

• Part-time employees are eligible for benefits and holiday pay on a prorated basis, according to their work schedule.

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

• 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, 1 pm 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.

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.

• 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 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.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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.

General Information

• This is a permanent, Part-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-206233.

• Recruiter: Amanda Alvarado.

• Email: [e-mail]

• Phone (call or text): 541-709-8695.