Initial Posting Date:
04/16/2025
Application Deadline:
05/11/2025
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$4499 $6245
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Executive Support Specialist (Executive Support Specialist 2
Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits Apply Today! Executive Support Specialist (Executive Support Specialist 2
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division (PHD) Environmental Public Health is recruiting for an Executive Support Specialist to provide a variety of general administrative and office support administrative workflow human resources administrative assistance legislative session support hybrid meeting support and webpage content maintenance to the Environmental Public Health (EPH) section within the Center for Health Protection in the OHA Public Health Division. This position will provide sectionwide support to technical and program staff and managers for certain categories of work coordinate among the EPH administrative team to meet agency directives related to administrative matters and provide limited direct support to the EPH Section Manager.
For a full review of the position description pleaseclick here.
If this opportunity aligns with your strengths background and commitment to fostering inclusivity we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger more equitable future for all.
What We Are Looking For:
Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.
- One year of experience performing administrative duties in support of agency projects or programs.
- Qualifying experience would involve data collection and analysis; project evaluation and/or analysis; interpretation and application of laws rules and regulations; or similar experience.
Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these please let us know in your application.
- Ability to continuously communicate effectively professionally and respectfully verbally and in writing with colleagues; maintain positive collaborative and responsive working relationships; and support a welcoming culturally competent and diverse work environment for colleagues and the people we serve.
- Strong organizational skills and expertise independently carrying out administrative functions consistent with agency policies and procedures including routine financial and operational tasks (e.g. researching and preparing required forms purchasing equipment and supplies collecting and distributing mail and packages) with flexibility to respond to quickly changing priorities when needed.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Teams and Outlook to plan and implement inperson virtual and hybrid meetings and serve as a source of meeting planning expertise for program staff.
- Expertise preparing work products with attention to detail accuracy and timeliness using common Microsoft Suite applications (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Visio) and desktop publishing and graphics software.
- Able to plan and complete work on time and coordinate administrative aspects of projects involving colleagues including ability to track provide status updates and flag for the manager issues with completion of assignments.
- Ability or ability to learn how to maintain and update publicfacing web pages.
- Experience organizing and maintaining both physical and electronic files in compliance with public records retention statutes.
- Ability to represent the Section in Public Health Division administrative meetings and disseminate and act on guidance received.
Preference Statement:
- Preference will be given to candidates possessing more years of experience and meeting more of the desired attributes.
Application Guidance
How to Apply: Submission Requirements At the time of application ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter.
After You Apply:
Reminders:
- Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills including attention to detail spelling and grammar. For more tips and guidance check out What you need to know to get the job!
- This announcement is for one fulltime permanent OAH Executive Support Specialist (Classification: Executive Support Specialist 2 position based in Portland Oregon.
- This is a hybrid position (some days in the office). Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
- Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement or if you require an alternate format to apply please contact the Senior recruiter Elizabeth Chine at: or call
Benefits of Joining Our Team
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment;promote an atmosphere of mutual respect dedication and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If youre driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives the Oregon Health Authorityis the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:
Additional Details
- The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
- The salary listed is the nonPERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire applicants will be required to complete I9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
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