Administrative Specialist 1 - Administrative Support

Initial Posting Date:

12/09/2025

Application Deadline:

12/17/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Administrative Specialist 1 - Administrative Support

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

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:

Provide administrative support to the Eastern Lane Unit and district staff for all programs, which requires judgment in applying knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures used in assigned duties.

Serves as the primary contact for the general public, FERNS notifications, mileage log entry, back-up dispatch, payments and purchasing needs for the Eastern Lane Unit.

Works under general supervision with a degree of latitude to make decisions that affect the outcome of the work assigned and will work independently and with minimal supervision in all areas of this position.

Duties include providing Administrative support Support to Eastern Lane Unit and district staff for all programs in the following areas.

• Administration
• Protection Program
• Payroll and Human Resources
• Private forest program

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

​Desired Skills:

• Must be proficient in the use of the following equipment: personal computer and printers (networked and non-networked), a wide variety of computer programs, multi-line phone system, copy machine, two-way radio, calculator, postage meter, and fax machine.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to enter, manipulate, and analyze data with computer software programs that include word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing with a variety of people, answering questions and explaining information or decisions, sometimes using specialized terminology.
• Skill in performing a variety of clerical functions at a technical or secretarial support level requiring decision-making within established laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills - Deals with the public on a daily basis.

How to Apply:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 

Additional Details:

• 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: Renae Meyer, renae.d.meyer@odf.oregon.gov 
• Oregon Department of Forestry 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.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources 
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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.