District Administrative Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

07/15/2026

Application Deadline:

07/29/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$3,798 - $5,193

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

District Administrative Specialist

Job Description:

Administrative Specialist 1 – District Administrative Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5
District 13
La Grande

The role: 

Join our team as the district administrative specialist! You will play a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly by providing reliable administrative and organizational support to teams that deliver critical transportation services. This role reflects our values of service, accountability and equity by encouraging clear communication, maintaining accurate records and helping staff stay organized. If you enjoy problem solving, are passionate about serving the public and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a visible impact in our communities, then this might be the position for you. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Provide general administrative aid, including preparing, proofreading and reviewing correspondence and reports, letters and personnel actions.

• Oversee the district filing system, including employee personnel files and record purging as needed.

• Operate computers to enter, update and retrieve information using ODOT systems.

• Coordinate and process district financial activities, including payroll assistance, accounts payable, purchase requests, invoice reconciliation and monitoring budgets for 9 maintenance crews.

• Answer and route telephone calls, take messages, greet and screen visitors and answer inquiries from the public.

• Compile, compute and submit reports related to highway maintenance activities, equipment usage, fund transfers, property control, roadway surface types and cost summaries.

• Work in a standard office environment with travel required.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable