SMRT Support (Office Specialist 2)

Initial Posting Date:
11/10/2026
Application Deadline:
11/17/2026
Agency:
Department of Consumer & Business Services
Salary Range:
$3,515 - $4,738
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
SMRT Support (Office Specialist 2)
Job Description:
*Note: this position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 4% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2027 and will be paid in the February 1, 2027 paycheck.
Our mission...
To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.
The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.
This position is with the Workers' Compensation Division (WCD). WCD administers, regulates, and enforces the laws and administrative rules governing the Oregon workers' compensation system.
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Recruitment Timeline:
Recruitment closes: November 17, 2026
Anticipated start date: January 4, 2027
What’s in it for you:
Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
Colleagues who are passionate about public service
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.
Here’s what you will do:
As a SMRT Support Specialist, you will provide administrative support to the Medical Reviewers, Sanctions Representatives, Compliance Specialists, and the unit manager as related to the administrative program.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.
Here’s what you need to qualify:
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.
Requested Skills:
High level of accuracy in data entry
Competency in producing word processing documents; e.g., correspondence and meeting minutes.
Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word
Experience communicating orally and in writing with a variety of people, answering questions, and explaining information, policies and decisions
Application information:
A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.
Additional information:
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The assessment will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.
This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. This information may be required after the interview process, depending on the requirements of the position.
Eligible veterans and Oregon National

Skills
Excel, Data Entry