Office Specialist 2

Initial Posting Date:
10/08/2026
Application Deadline:
10/15/2026
Agency:
State of Oregon Military Department
Salary Range:
$3,579 - $4,852
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Office Specialist 2
Job Description:
The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.
The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for an Office Specialist 2. This is a limited duration full-time state position with funding expected through October 2027. This position is located at the Rees Training Center in Hermiston, Oregon.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union.
NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.
What You Will be Doing
The purpose of this position is to perform administrative duties operating the billeting/housing office at Camp Umatilla Armed Forces Training Center. The person in this position politely greets customers, handles customer requests and questions, issues keys and rooms to users, enter reservation data into a computer system which tracks guest usage, handles payments for reservations, and issues and clears state buildings.
Working Conditions
This job will be conducted primarily in an office environment but will require occasional excursions outdoors and in inclement weather.
This job will be on a rotating schedule that will require work shifts on Saturdays and Sundays for a period of time.
May be required to come in to work after-hours to address issues such as a customer locking him or herself out of their rented room.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle on and off the installation. Must be able to climb stairs and bend to inspect cleanliness of facilities.
Follow all safety guidelines per the Oregon Military Department and State of Oregon regulations.
What You Need to Qualify
Two (2) 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.
Please Note: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and or education that are relevant to the above listed “What You Need to Qualify” section of the announcement.
Additional Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Desired Attributes (these are skills and/or experience that we have identified as essential to success in this position).
This position requires experience with reservations and software that is used to make and edit reservations.
Experience processing credit card payments, cash handling, till and deposit reconciliation and investigating discrepancies preferably in a hotel or lodging environment.
Experience creating, tracking and issuing digital room keys, access badges and FOB’s.
Must have outstanding customer service. This position will work with Military members and civilian customers on a regular basis and must have the ability to communicate clearly in all interactions.
This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Suit, and accuracy with typing and data entry.
Preference may be given to candidates with hotel or lodging front desk customer service experience.
Conditions of Employment
Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1). (Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment, the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered).
Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.
Work Experience
The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.
You Must Download the Following to Your Application
(Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process)
A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.
The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.
Additional Information
Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selecti