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Office Specialist 1 (Part-Time)

Oregon Landscape Contractors Board

Salem, Oregon - In Office

Schedule: Monday-Thursday afternoons, plus an average of one Friday per month (approx 79 hours per month)

Hourly pay: $20.27 - $24.85

Are you looking for a steady part-time job with a predictable schedule and a friendly work environment? The Oregon Landscape Contractors Board (LCB) is hiring a part-time Office Specialist! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people, staying organized, and working in a small team that makes a big impact.

This position offers consistent hours, a supportive workplace, and the chance to play an important role in serving Oregon's landscape industry.

What You'll Do

As our Office Specialist, you'll help keep the licensing program running by answering questions, processing information, and assisting customers in person, by phone, and by email. You'll help with tasks like entering data, updating records, processing payments, and supporting basic office operations.

View the full job description here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents;

OR

An equivalent combination of experience and college coursework or training in a general office occupation.

Desired Attributes:

• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases.

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness in all work.

• Effective written communication skills, including proofreading for grammar, spelling, and formatting.

• Ability to clearly explain information and processes to the public in person, by phone, or in writing.

• Strong customer service skills, including patience, accuracy, and professionalism.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team?

• External Applicants: Click "Apply" on the job posting to submit your application.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

Important Application Requirements: Submit both a current resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should describe how your experience meets the desired attributes listed in this posting. Generic or vague cover letters will not be accepted.

Why Us?

Join a small, mission-driven team that protects consumers and supports Oregon's growing landscape industry.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Paid Time Off

  • 4 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

  • 4 hours of vacation leave accrued monthly, with increases based on years of service

  • 12 hours of personal business leave annually

  • 4 hours of holiday pay for each of the 11 recognized holidays

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon's carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

Additional Details

• This recruitment is for one permanent, part-time, unrepresented Office Specialist 1 position, and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the state where the employee resides.

• *The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints.Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• Veterans' and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

• 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.

Contact Information

Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.

• Recruiter: Cassie Graham

• Email: cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov

• Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169

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The Oregon Landscape Contractors Board is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. We embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.