Oregon Department of Human Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
The Oregon Department of Human Services is a state government agency supporting the health, safety, and well-being of people across Oregon. Its work spans child welfare, self-sufficiency services, and support for older adults and people with disabilities. The department collaborates with state agencies and community partners to deliver programs that help individuals, families, and communities meet essential needs. Its large public-service workforce contributes to the administration and delivery of social and human services throughout the state.

Research Assistant and Administrative Specialist 1

Support Oregon tax administration through county data collection, reporting, and publication production. This hybrid Salem role uses Excel, Microsoft Office, and Adobe tools.

Description

  • Coordinate responses to surveys, formal information requests, and recurring data reports for the Research Section.
  • Manage annual property tax data exchange between the Department of Revenue and county offices.
  • Provide counties with data templates and collection instructions.
  • Monitor incoming information and follow up on outstanding data issues.
  • Edit, proofread, and prepare materials for printing and distribution.
  • Combine text and graphics for annual publications and research reports.
  • Format documents and remediate accessibility issues with Microsoft Office and Adobe tools.
  • Coordinate printing and mailing of Research Section publications.

Requirements

  • Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience involving records processing, document preparation, and data collection and sorting; or
  • An associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience processing records, preparing documents, and collecting and sorting data; or
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must live in Oregon; current Revenue employees who live outside the state may also apply.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
  • Must comply with Oregon income tax laws.
  • Comfort using Excel and working with data.
  • Experience managing multiple short-term and long-term tasks at once.
  • Ability to collaborate in support of shared team goals.
  • Willingness to learn and take on different projects or tasks regularly.
  • Accountability in work and flexibility when approaching new tasks.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Pension programs
  • Retirement programs
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal business leave
  • Paid vacation leave
  • Sick leave
  • Basic life insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Deferred compensation savings program
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses
  • Preference for eligible, qualified veterans and Oregon National Guard candidates

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