Administrative Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 03/11/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/18/2026

Agency: Forestry Department

Salary Range: $3,798 - $5,193

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Administrative Specialist 1

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

This position is Hybrid Remote Work
. The duties of this position are performed remotely, as well as our central office in Salem, once trial service is met. In addition, the ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

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! .

• Providing general business administration support.
• Coordination / management of fleet services fueling system agency wide.
• Ensure effective accounts payable support for goods and services.
• Provide essential operational support that meets the needs of users.
• Perform accounts payable, asset / property controls and tracking, operational support, and other business services to the Fleet Services program and district field offices.

Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data

OR

An associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data

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.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to make decisions prioritizing daily workload and special projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop procedures, systems and forms necessary to complete work and ensure efficient flow of information or delivery of services.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather and organize data and prepare narrative and statistical reports.

Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration.

• 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.
• Note:
  
  Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager:
  Brian.
  
  Quigleygon.
  
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• The Oregon Department of Forestry 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. ODF will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. 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.
• Relocation assistance may be available per agency policy 40.055.10 for current or recalled employees or 40.055.20 for new employees. Please discuss details with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact:
  Kathie.a.brostromgon.gov