Administrative Specialist 2 - Information Technology Division

Administrative Specialist 2 - Information Technology Division

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Administrative Specialist 2 position. This is an in-office position without the opportunity for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 04/27/2026. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 07/12/2026, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 04/28/2026. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

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Summary of Job Duties:

In this position, you will provide administrative coordination in support of the agency's telecommunications program. In this capacity, you will work directly with the Information Technology (IT) Service Desk and Finance to carry out assigned program activities to accomplish identified goals and procedures. You will also provide some administrative support to the IT Division as well as assist with tracking and completing public records requests based on established interpretations of state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

OR

An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with phone or technical program coordination, implementation, and operation.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in working with telecom service providers and vendors.
• Experience producing and maintaining all necessary program documentation, records and/or reports.
• Skill in composing written communications such as responses to inquiries, narrative reports, instructional materials, meeting minutes, etc.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Selection Process:

• Interview

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter no more than two pages in length addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.