Public Admin Assistant – Front Desk & Risk Support

Deschutes County; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Deschutes County in Bend, Oregon, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support County Administration and Risk Management, delivering friendly, customer-focused service at the front desk and across offices.

You will manage day-to-day operations, assist with data entry, reimbursements, records, and vendor items, coordinate meetings, and help ensure safe, compliant, and efficient processes. A strong team player with discretion is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• 2+ years public sector administrative and technical support experience preferred.
• Experience with financial records, data entry, reimbursements, and document handling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist the public, employees, and partners at the front counter, by phone, and via email.
• Provide administrative support to County Administration and Risk Management staff and support committees/public meetings.
• Process administrative and financial tasks including data entry, reimbursements, vendor items, records tracking, and document handling.
• Maintain daily office operations, supplies, mail, and routine workflows.
• Assist Risk Management activities, including support for the Skid Car program and event permit coordination.
• Maintain accurate records and protect sensitive information; support process improvements.
• Provide staff support to the Board of Commissioners and committees.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business or Public Administration

Tools

Munis

MS Office

Job description

Deschutes County in Bend, Oregon, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support County Administration and Risk Management, delivering friendly, customer-focused service at the front desk and across offices.

You will manage day-to-day operations, assist with data entry, reimbursements, records, and vendor items, coordinate meetings, and help ensure safe, compliant, and efficient processes. A strong team player with discretion is essential.