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Company Name : Department of Human Services
Location : Redmond, OR 97756
Position : Office Specialist 2/Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Job Description : Initial Posting Date:
03/11/2022
Application Deadline:
03/27/2022
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$2,723 – $3,951
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Office Specialist 2/Bilingual Spanish Preferred (Redmond)
Job Description:
We want you to join our team!
This position prefers language skills in both English and Spanish. If you do have bilingual Spanish/English language skills then you will take a test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position. This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.
Do you want the opportunity to help match the needs of people in the community with available federal, state and local programs or other resources to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that support children, families and communities? Then, we want to hear from you!
Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), part of the Oregon Department of Human Services , is currently looking for a full-time dedicated and compassionate individual to provide services as an Office Specialist 2 in Redmond.
OUR AGENCY MISSION
“To help Oregonians in their own communities achieve well-being and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity.”
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
In this position, the majority of your day will be helping individuals and families seeking services by providing specialized assistance at the front desk. This position helps to guide customers of the Aging and People with Disabilities population through the sharing of rules, policies, procedures and programs in collaboration with other branch staff. You will be responsible for making decisions regarding requests for information from the public. Decisions could also include referring Oregonians to community resources or making appointments with the Oregon Department of Human Services for requested services. This position also may include a wide variety of data entry, financial and administrative tasks in support of the branch office operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
These positions require being in the office at the front desk during regular business hours
THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:
Two years of general clerical experience, one year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents;
OR

An Associate’s degree; OR
Graduation from a private school of business with a certificate AND one year of general clerical experience.
THE MOST COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:
Face-to-face customer service experience in an office setting
Experience gathering information from customers to help determine the type of services to meet the needs of the customer
Experience with repetitive data entry
Experience handling a high volume of multiple tasks with competing deadlines
Experience working with a variety of software and/or databases in an office setting
PREFERENCE: Bilingual Spanish/English language skills
Successful candidates for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
HOW TO APPLY
External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. View this video for help.
Internal Applicants (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid for help.
A current resume or/and an updated and complete Workday application is required in order to determine if minimum qualifications and essential attributes are met.
GET NOTICED
Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and skills listed above. For additional tips, please visit the Oregon Job Opportunities page, Resources for Job Seekers .
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
To receive Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the required Task that will be sent to you through Workday and will be located under your account profile. This Task will prompt you to attach the appropriate documentation for your Veterans’ Preference point selection. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources or call the Oregon department of Veterans’ Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
For questions about the job duties or application process, please contact amy.acree@dhsoha.state.or.us . Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the application or selection process, please contact our ADA Office at ADA.DHS@dhsoha.state.or.us
Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out this link: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/support.aspx
ODHS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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