Administrative Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

05/04/2026

Application Deadline:

05/11/2026

Agency:

Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range:

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Administrative Specialist

Job Description:

Position Title: Administrative Specialist 1 

Classification: Administrative Specialist 1 

Salary: $3,798 – $5,193 ($4,051 - $5,554 PERS) 

 

Type: Permanent, Full-time, Non-Exempt 

 

We are seeking an Administrative Specialist 1 to join our Pupil Transportation & Fingerprinting team at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 

 

This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office. 

 

What you will do! 

 

Be the primary contact for all the processing of activity driver type 10 applications. In addition, this position is cross trained in other administrative tasks and application processing to support this unit where needed. Works under the direction of the unit administrative team lead worker. 

 

You will have the opportunity to assist our agency's customers at school districts, their contracted transportation companies, and other educational institutions by providing friendly and compassionate customer service through email, phone, and occasionally in person. 

 

Typical duties include: 

 

• Processing Type 10 driver applications and delivering results. 

• Reviewing qualifications of applicants and making decisions based on driving and criminal histories.