Office Specialist 2

Initial Posting Date:

06/27/2024

Application Deadline:

07/05/2024

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$3,218 - $4,338

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Office Specialist 2

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

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.

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 the Office Specialist, you will assist visitors and employees of the North Cascade District (NCD), Department of Forestry, by providing service, explaining and applying rules, policies, procedures, and programs. Some duties include:

• Aid the public and users by issuing permits under defined criteria.

• Dispatch wildland firefighting resources during fire season.

• Operate the Unit's smoke management program.

• Assist the Fire Protection program to meet administrative goals.

• Provide support to all programs that the NCD administers.

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:

• Experience providing the public and staff (over the telephone, at the counter and through written correspondence) with explanation of services, rules, policies, procedures, and programs

• Ability to provide information and assistance to landowners and customers concerning burn permits, fire danger levels, regulated use requirements and fire situations, including maintaining and updating fire information phone message line.

• Ability to coordinate, order, and maintain inventory of office supplies necessary to perform daily business within the Molalla Unit.

• Ability to operate electronic office equipment, computer programs (such as spreadsheets, database, and word processing), multi-line phone system, copiers, 2-way radio, calculators, postage meter, and fax machine.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

How to Apply:

Required: Submit a cover letter describing your experience as it meets the desired skills listed above.

• 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: Jamee.r.millard@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: kathie.a.brostrom@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.