Initial Posting Date:

06/11/2026

Application Deadline:

06/24/2026

Agency:

Water Resources Department

Salary Range:

$6,846 - $10,344

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Systems Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 7)

Job Description:

Working Title: Senior Systems Administrator

Classification: Information Systems Specialist 7

Position Type: Limited Duration, Full-time

Representation:  Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

FLSA Status: Exempt, ineligible for overtime or compensatory time.

Monthly Compensation: The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $6,846-$10,344 | after PERS* will be $7,323-$11,070.

Work Location: North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301.  

Hybrid/Remote Work: Hybrid work eligible. 1-2 days per week in office, hybrid schedule agreed upon by manager. Quantity of office days may be adjusted based on business need with notice.

Duration: This position is a limited duration job rotation anticipated to last until June 30, 2027.

This position may be extended beyond June 30, 2027, or decreased due to business/funding need. Either management or the employee can terminate the rotation at any time.

Job Rotation Considerations:

You must be a current State of Oregon employee in a permanent position to apply for this job rotation.

• You keep your base job and return to it at the end of the rotation.
• If either you or the manager decides the rotation isn’t the right fit, it can end early.
• Your pay will not decrease; if your current salary is higher than the rotation range, it stays the same.
• You may receive additional pay if the rotation is at a higher salary range.
• Experience gained can strengthen your résumé and competitiveness for future opportunities.
• To apply as a job rotation, you must be a current State of Oregon employee in a permanent position. Supervisor approval is required and should be attached to the application.

About the Oregon Water Resources Department   

The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.   

Our Vision   

The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs. 

Our Mission

The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:

• To directly address Oregon's water supply needs
• To restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term su