Initial Posting Date:

09/08/2025

Application Deadline:

09/29/2025

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Administrative Specialist 1 - Dispatch (Temporary)

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Administrative Specialist 1 - Dispatch

Woodburn - MACLAREN YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (MYCF)

Shift information: Varies

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a Temporary Administrative Specialist 1 to join the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn. This position plays a central role in supporting campus operations, staffing, dispatch, and intake functions. As the hub of daily operations, you will coordinate staff schedules, maintain secure records, and support youth intake processes while ensuring smooth communication across the facility.

We are looking for someone who is highly organized, a strong communicator, and able to handle confidential information with care. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a busy environment, can quickly prioritize tasks, and works well as part of a team. Adaptability, focus, and professionalism are key, as this role supports critical 24/7 operations that impact youth, staff, and public safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate daily and long-term staff schedules in compliance with policy and collective bargaining agreements.

• Monitor sick calls, overtime, and staffing shortages; take action to address coverage gaps.

• Operate facility dispatch, including managing radio communications, recording counts, and supporting emergency response.

• Enter and confirm OYA warrants in the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

• Support the intake process for youth commits and parole violators, including processing paperwork, records, and fingerprinting.

• Maintain accurate records in the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) and ensure confidentiality of sensitive data.

• Provide clerical support and ensure effective workflow within staffing, dispatch, and intake operations.

This temporary role is a unique opportunity to contribute to OYA’s mission of providing safe environments that hold youth accountable while creating opportunities for growth, reformation, and positive community connections.

Additional Information:

• Temporary: This job posting is for temporary positions and does not include the typical benefits available for permanent employees. Temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Temporary assignments will not exceed six months or 1040 hours.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS pa