Office Specialist 2

Initial Posting Date:

10/01/2025

Application Deadline:

10/15/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,622

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Office Specialist 2

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

Our Mission- To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here

You'll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon! Click here.

What we are looking for:

ODF is looking for an Office Specialist 2 to provide comprehensive administrative support for the Klamath Lake District across all department programs. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of clerical, financial, and program support duties including payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, and fire billing. The role ensures compliance with Federal, State, Department, and District policies, procedures, and legal requirements, and plays a vital part in supporting staff and advancing departmental objectives.

This position requires close coordination with other staff members, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Receptionist/Administrative Support

• Mail & Deliveries

• Personnel Support

• Payroll Officer for the District

• Accounts Payable Support

• Forest Practices Clerk

• Protection from Fire Program Support

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.

Note: Driver's License Check- This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout. If you have an Oregon driver's license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.

Desired Skills:

If you have these skills and attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.

• Skill in communicating orally and in writing with a variety of people answering questions and gathering and exchanging information.

• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills along with proficient use of personal computer and the ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

• Requires accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with limited supervision.

• Ability to make decisions regarding office procedures, respond to the public and act, as necessary.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Ability to effectively explain decisions verbally and/or in writing.

• Ability to resolve problems diplomatically.

How to Apply:

• Cover letter and resume are both required- Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.

• Current State of Oregon employees- You must apply through your employee Workday account.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Trista Batten, trista.l.batten@odf.oregon.gov.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• Veterans- If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.

• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: corie.t.shelley@odf.oregon.gov.

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.