Support Services Specialists - 2 LDs / Job Rotations, 1 Permanent!

Support Services Specialists

Do you enjoy supporting multiple teams across agency departments? Are you skilled in balancing multiple requests while providing excellent customer service? Apply to be one of two Support Services Specialists (Administrative Specialist 1) by December 14, 2025!

This recruitment is for two (2) Limited Duration appointments and one (1) permanent position. The limited duration positions are available to current state of Oregon employees as Job Rotations with approval from their current supervisor. Both positions are eligible for a hybrid remote schedule with two days in the office in Salem and three days working from home.

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands (DSL) manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state's waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our Support Services Specialist, you will too.

In these positions, you will prioritize daily and weekly workload to meet program expectations and timelines in accordance with department policies, rules, procedures, and Oregon laws with a high level of accuracy.

These positions are both represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The limited duration positions are expected to last through December 31st, 2026, and have the possibility to extend and / or become permanent. Current state of Oregon employees are encouraged to apply for the Job Rotation option by attaching approval of their current supervisor.

What's in it for you?

• Serve as part of an integral team supporting multiple divisions across the agency.
• Join an organization with smart, driven, co-workers who care about Oregon's economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.
• Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• Accrue 8 hours of sick leave and at least 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
• Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.
• Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $3,704- $5,063 for employees new to DSL; as a current PERS participating member start at $3,951 - $5,415.

Working Conditions :

Much of the work is in a standard office environment and / or virtual setting and occasional travel may be required. The successful candidate(s) will have the option of working two days in office minimum and up to three days remote / from home. At times, a fast-paced work environment with multiple demands. This position requires the ability to work on multiple tasks, sometimes under pressure of high priority deadlines.

What you will be doing :

As a Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the agency. You will provide direct administrative and multi-program support to managers and teams, ensuring tasks and projects are completed accurately and on time. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Minimum Qualifications :

To be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and / or experience :

Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes :

How to apply :

The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse working environment. The Department hires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes. We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes. The Oregon Department of State Lands understands that an authentic focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace will in turn create a workforce aligned to meet the challenge of serving all Oregonians.

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