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Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon’s forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

This position is Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely as well as at our central office in Prineville. The ability to report to Prineville is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Hybrid Remote Work will be determined upon hire.

ODF is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve.  With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

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:

As a Administrative Specialist 2 you will assist the District Business Manager in the ongoing direction of an agency program or operation performing administrative research, analysis, and/or evaluation in support of an agency program or operation. You will provide administrative support for Central Oregon District. This includes performing, payroll, fiscal, fire and non-fire billing tasks. Travel may be required for training or fire assignments. We are looking for someone who is able to implement policies, laws and procedures by interpreting and applying the information to various, and at times complex daily working situations. This position may serve as financial coordinator for local/other COD fires – responsible for technical and administrative functions required to establish, monitor, and prepare payment of fire suppression costs – this includes auditing fire suppression costs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

OR

An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Skills:

• Proven ability to work under pressure at times.
• Ability to work alone and within a team environment
• Experience working with the public and problem solving.
• Proven people skills , approachable
• Ability to making independent judgments and decisions
• Skill in performing technical or administrative support functions

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How to Apply:

• If any of the positions listed in your application are part time or seasonal, be sure to include the actual dates or hours you worked (month and year) in your experience listed in your resume, or the “Job History” section.

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

• Required: Cover letter and resume – 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.

• NOTE: After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

• If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• 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.
• If you have questions about this Recruitment, please contact Hiring Manager: Hailey.Hughes@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 need an alternate format to apply, please contact: Chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov.

ODF is proud to be 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.