Office Specialist 2 - Office Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

03/04/2026

Application Deadline:

03/18/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$3,515 - $4,738

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Office Specialist 2 - Office Specialist

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here

You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon!​ Click here.

This position is Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely, as well as our central office in Salem.  In addition, the ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

What we are looking for:

Join the Oregon Department of Forestry’s State Forests Division as our next Office Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, coordination, and supporting a mission‑driven team working to steward Oregon’s state forestlands. In this role, you will provide office support and perform secretarial work for the State Forest Division. Duties Include:

• Provide essential clerical and administrative support to division leadership and staff.
• Coordinate daily office operations, schedule meetings and events, prepare agendas, take summary notes, and manage follow‑up communications.
• Attention to detail in keeping files organized, directives updated, forms maintained, and distribution lists current.
• Oversee travel coordination, including itineraries, lodging arrangements, and expense submissions.
• Manage mail distribution.
• Greet and assist callers and visitors.
• Ensure office equipment and administrative systems operate smoothly.
• Support minor tasks for Board of Forestry presentations and rulemaking processes, and help track division projects, timelines, and performance appraisal documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

OR

An associate degree in any field

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: Driver’s License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout.  If you have an Oregon driver’s license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.

​Desired Skills:

• Strong organization and time‑management – ability to coordinate schedules, meetings, files, logistics, and division operations efficiently.
• Professional communication skills – clear, concise writing and strong interpersonal skills for interac