Executive Support Specialist-Executive Support Specialist 2

Initial Posting Date:

05/12/2026

Application Deadline:

05/26/2026

Agency:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Salary Range:

$4,650 - $6,199

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Executive Support Specialist-Executive Support Specialist 2

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits. 

At the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA. 

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has (1) full-time opportunity available for an Executive Support Specialist 2 (Executive Support Specialist) located at ODVA Headquarters in Salem, Oregon in a hybrid (work from home/in-office work schedule)

This position is a permanent management service non-supervisory position located within the Office of the Director of Veterans’ Affairs.

About Us 

• We are a collective of individuals working toward a very noble mission, day in and day out. From direct client engagement to operational services that support day-to-day business, our teams work together to deliver on a promise made more than 80 years ago.

• ODVA works to deliver on an incredibly broad mission in serving all Oregon Veterans and their families aligning and partnering around a shared vision and of good stewardship of existing resources.

• ODVA unites government, private companies, nonprofits, and other veteran services organizations to address issues facing veterans and their families. We are building support around specific issues that affect veterans. And we maintain strong relationships with key partners that allow us to continue to be a leading voice on veteran’s issues.

• This is ODVA's cadence. Together with our veterans and our partners, we honor the past, build on our strengths, and chart a course worthy of the next 80 years.

What you will do! 

As an Executive Support Specialist, you will provide agency-wide support to the Deputy Director and the Chief Operating Officer in advancing ODVA’s mission: to recognize and honor Oregon’s veterans and their families by delivering the highest quality programs, services, and benefits.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provides high-level administrative support to the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, including managing complex scheduling, correspondence, and daily executive operations with accuracy and discretion
• Serves as the central communications liaison between executive leadership, agency divisions, legislators, partners, and the public to support agency goals and priorities
• Coordinates and facilitates cross-divisional projects and information flow, ensuring alignment with executive direction and organizational objectives
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