Initial Posting Date:
01/16/2026Application Deadline:
02/01/2026Agency:
Forestry DepartmentSalary Range:
$4,207 - $5,842Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Administrative Specialist 2 (John Day)Job Description:
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:
ODF is looking for an Administrative Specialist 2 to provide administrative support for Central Oregon District in department programs. These goals and related duties include:
Performing, payroll, fiscal, fire and non-fire billing tasks.
Requires the ability to closely coordinate with other staff to provide guidance and support needed to meet their responsibility to respective departmental objectives, agency missions, and legal mandates.
Implement Federal, State, Department, and District policies, laws and procedures by interpreting and applying the information to various, and at times complex daily working situations.
May serve as the finance section chief on local/other COD fires - responsible for technical and administrative functions required to establish, monitor, and prepare payment of fire suppression costs – this includes auditing Unit, District, EFC, and FEMA fire suppression costs.
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.
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:
If you have these skills and attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.
Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management – Work Ethic
Adaptability
Conflict Management
Initiative and Ownership
How to Apply:
Resume is required - Failure to submit the required resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
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: Hailey Hughes, hailey.hughes@odf.oregon.gov.
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.
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 - 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: Veterans Resources.
If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: corie.t.shelley@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.