Office Specialist 2 (Front Desk Specialist) Clatsop Co. (Astoria or Seaside Branch Office)

Initial Posting Date:

05/22/2026

Application Deadline:

05/31/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,515 - $4,738

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Office Specialist 2 (Front Desk Specialist) Clatsop Co. (Astoria or Seaside Branch Office)

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! Looking for a rewarding administrative role where you can showcase your multitasking skills? Become an Office Specialist 2 in our support staff unit at the Child Welfare agency! Your commitment to ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all administrative tasks will directly contribute to the success of our program and the well-being of those we serve. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, make sure to click the apply button and we can’t wait to hear from you! Let’s work together and make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Bilingual Preferred (Not Required)– English & Spanish

You do not need to be bilingual to apply for this position. This position prefers bilingual language skills in English & Spanish to assist with a need in the communities that we serve. If you are bilingual, you will be tested for your speaking and writing bilingual language skills in English and Spanish.  For those that qualify as bilingual (and have successfully passed the testing for proficiency) ODHS will pay a 5% Bilingual Language differential (base salary increase).

Summary of Duties

As a Front Desk Specialist you will:

Support Case Workers as Case Management Coordinator.

Process discovery and records requests.

Cultural Competence & Cultural Humility

Promotes and fosters a diverse and qualified workforce

and discrimination/harassment-free workplace organization.

Customer Service

Treats customers, stakeholders, partners, vendors and

co-workers with dignity and respect.

Reception & Front Desk Responsibilities

Greet and sign in visitors and clients in a professional

and welcoming manner.

Answer incoming phone calls

screen and direct them to appropriate staff or departments.

Administrative and Clerical Support

Scanning and uploading of documents into Or kids.

Issuing gas cards and other client related items.

Meeting and Project Coordination

Attend assigned meetings—including unit meetings, all staff

gatherings

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents;