Initial Posting Date:

03/23/2026

Application Deadline:

04/02/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$4,989 - $6,578

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Administrative Specialist 2, ISDS Coordinator (Portland)

Job Description:

Administrative Specialist 2, ISDS Coordinator (Portland)

Columbia River Correctional Institution – Portland, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking an Administrative Specialist 2 to join our team at Columbia River Correctional Institution. This position plays a critical role in supporting facility operations, staff scheduling, and adult in custody activities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing complex administrative tasks with problem-solving, this is the opportunity for you!

About the Job – Your Role

As an Administrative Specialist 2, you will:

• Support Facility Management: Work closely with CRCI/SFFC leadership to provide confidential administrative assistance in a dynamic office environment.
• Manage Staff Deployment: Administer the Institution Staff Deployment System (ISDS) to create balanced security staff rosters, coordinate payroll, process leave requests, and oversee annual training schedules.
• Coordinate Adult in Custody Activities: Organize and maintain programs such as enhanced visits, tournaments, educational classes, and skill-building sessions. Serve as liaison for clubs and special interest groups, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
• Oversee Scheduling & Bidding: Implement union labor agreements for shift and vacation bidding, post notices, and guide staff through the process.
• Maintain Accurate Records: Prepare staffing reports, monitor time and attendance, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Ensure Compliance: Interpret laws, rules, policies, and labor agreements to maintain accuracy and fairness in scheduling and reporting.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

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.

Requested Skills

• Proven ability to create and maintain balanced rosters using ISDS or similar systems while meeting deadlines and minimizing overtime.
• Skilled in managing timesheets, reconciling discrepancies, and preparing accurate overtime reports within payroll time