Office Specialist Position Available In Greene, Missouri

Initial Posting Date:

06/18/2025

Application Deadline:

07/02/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation Salary Range:

$3,429•$4,622

Position Type:

Employee Position Title:

Office Specialist Job Description:

Office Specialist 2•Office Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division•Region 2 District 3 Salem The role: We are recruiting for an office specialist to join our District 3 Office in Salem. In this role, you will be responsible for various tasks that ensure the smooth operation of our office. You will organize documents, maintain invoices, manage schedules and provide clerical support to district leadership and multiple crews. Apply today! We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

Operate a multi-line telephone system and screen and route calls appropriately. Provide callers with information about road and weather conditions, road closures, construction or other roadway projects. Prepare and process vendor invoices for payment, ensuring that purchase documents are matched to the corresponding invoices. Determine and resolve discrepancies, review and apply payment terms and conditions from invoices, price agreements and contracts. Greet and direct visitors coming to the District 3 Office to the appropriate destination, meeting or appointment. Order office supplies, equipment or furniture. Maintain the conference room schedule and take minutes during meetings. Type, proofread and edit correspondence, notes or minutes and schedule job interviews. Maintain the filing system and manuals. Receive, sort, distribute and file mail. Prepare, review and proofread timesheets for accuracy before entering them in the Oregon state payroll system. Work in an office environment. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov. What’s in it for you: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!

Minimum qualifications:

Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR An associate degree in any field; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered. What we’d like to see: If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward. Experience providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Strong computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams). Experience in effectively communicating with staff on different crews or teams. Experience creating and maintaining a positive work environment. Experience coordinating multiple and diverse activities. Experience in proactively working independently and within a team environment.

How to apply:

Complete the following required steps: Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above. Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages. Please address your cover letter to Steve Kubishta, District 3 Assistant District Manager. Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities. You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application. Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. Need help? For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies. We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position. You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. #LI-ODOT #LI-POST #LI-Onsite Office Specialist, Receptionist Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”