Administrative Specialist II (LUT)

Hillsboro, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 30

Posted on: 10-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE POSITION

The Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) has an exciting opportunity for the position of Administrative Specialist II (AS II) within the Planning and Development Services Division!

The Position
The AS II performs a variety of administrative support duties of moderate complexity requiring knowledge of the work unit LUT services and procedures and operating details. Incumbents greet customers prepare correspondence and or other documents using Microsoft Office 365 schedule and coordinate meetings and will have considerable public contact in explaining policies and procedures as well as provide excellent customer service to the public and internal customers.

This position works in the front reception area and also supports team projects such as mailings archiving will be responsible for intake land use application and fees answer basic questions about land use procedures as well as help develop and create front desk procedures. This person will complete general administrative tasks as assigned which may include routing mail to appropriate staff member make copies scan and general filing answer phones help schedule and coordinate meetings which entails working with other departments.

This position is currently eligible for either a Monday-Thursday 4x10 work schedule or a traditional 5-day work week with one remote day. Please note this is subject to change dependent on business need.

The Ideal Candidate Will

Complete assigned work in an efficient and timely manner
Communicate well both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups and effectively collaborate in a team-centered environment
Exercise keen time management skills balance multiple priorities and/or multi-tasks and consistently meet timelines and due dates.
Effectively deal with difficult customers

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge skills and abilities for this position please use this link:Administrative Specialist II.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent; and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience providing administrative or clerical support.
Possession of Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) or other applicable certifications may substitute for up to one (1) year of the experience requirement.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses if applicable. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Selection Process

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law
MQ Review:HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score the responses to your supplemental questions and other application materials. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
Panel Interview(s):Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications andpass the SME reviewas soon as possible.

Please note:candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting selecting and advancing employees is based on knowledge skills and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans preference for this recruitment please review the instructions using this link:Veterans Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources or e-mail:at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
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THE POSITIONThe Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) has an exciting opportunity for the position of Administrative Specialist II (AS II) within the Planning and Development Services Division!The PositionThe AS II performs a variety of administrative support duties of moderate complexity ...