Office Specialist 2 (Office Specialist)

Initial Posting Date:01/28/2026 Application Deadline:02/04/2026 Agency:Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range:$3,429 - $4,622 Position Type:Employee Position Title:Office Specialist 2 (Office Specialist) Job Description:Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission:To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.Note:Effective Feb.1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%.The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.We are hiring for one part-time, permanent position located in Charleston, Oregon.Position will work 20 hours per week.The successful candidate will collaborate with the hiring manager for a specific schedule, as the manager has flexibility on what hours/days can be worked.What you will do:In this position, you will provide a variety of clerical support services for the Charleston Field Office, which include commercial and recreational license sales and public contact/reception on the phone or in person to provide information or appropriate referrals.You will explain state regulations, policies, and procedures to the public and issue recreational and commercial licenses.You will also assist in inventorying supplies, word processing, preparing and processing purchasing documents, data entry from field staff reports and assisting staff with photocopying, faxing, and typing.For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.What we are looking for:Minimum Qualifications:To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:Option 1:Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents Option 2:An associate degree (or higher) in any field Option 3:An equivalent combination of education and experience Desired Attributes:Working in a fast-paced office with multiple priorities Using Microsoft Word, and Excel Process invoices and related purchasing documents Reviewing customer documents for authenticity and accuracy Using a computerized point of sale machine and cash register Customer service experience and/or exposure working with fish and wildlife Application Details and Instructions Your application helps determine your starting salary.Be sure it accurately and thoroughly reflects your skills, experience, and education even if you don't believe it directly relates to the position.We cannot accept any additional application materials submitted after the application deadline.The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.State of Oregon Employees must apply through their employee Workday account.Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range.If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date.After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans' preference immediately following your submittal.These questions are necessary to complete the application process.First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event! If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.Benefits of Joining Our Team The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities.Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve.With Oregon's changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.Additional benefits include:Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.Get There - Oregon's easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.Additional Details:The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the