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Administrative Specialist 1

Benton County


Job Location:

Corvallis, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 46463 - 66684
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary


JOB SUMMARY
This position works in the Parole & Probation Division of the Sheriffs Office performing a variety of complex administrative and clerical duties requiring knowledge of departmental policies and regulations and the exercise of judgment in receiving processing recording and distributing confidential information. Assistance to offenders in developing schedules advising of available social services job search techniques giving directives transportation and other general support. Maintains records of financial transactions; prepares and processes fees and billings within an established system. Develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets that include creating formulas to track and calculate data for statistical analysis.

Click herefor a complete list of duties and responsibilities.

First review of applications will be on October 7th 2026.
Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered.
Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.
BENEFITS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:
Administrative Specialist 1 (AS1):
  • High School Diploma or GED AND;
  • Four (4) years administrative experience including word processing clerical functions or related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be note candidates must have at least one year of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Your application will be used to determine salary placement based on a pay equity assessment.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying.

For further information please click on the linkOregon Pay Equity Lawfor more details.


Special Requirements
  • Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  • Valid Oregon drivers license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
  • Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
  • CPR/First Aid and Notary Public certifications must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
  • Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Ideal Candidate
  • Ability to communicate effectively and calmly and to provide information or refer inquiries received from a myriad of sources.
  • Ability to interpret and understand confidentiality regulations and laws including but not limited to HIPAA Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes; relay appropriate information to citizens offenders community partners and the public.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Diversity of Contacts:
Variety of external contacts with other county and state community corrections agencies law enforcement corrections DAs Office and judicial personnel; contacts with victims citizens treatment providers and social service agencies. Ongoing contact with criminal offenders who can be hostile and uncooperative.


Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Sgt. Ryan Roth Training & Recruiting Sergeant
Benton County Sheriffs Office
Telephone:

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west the countys 90000 residents like to say they have it all.

Working at Benton County

Living in Benton County


How to Apply
  • To apply for this position click on the Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
  • Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date or the first review date will be considered.
  • Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply
  • You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the My Applications section.
  • Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information
  • This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
  • This position is represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
  • This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
  • Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  • Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
    • NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the VA.
  • Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
  • If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling .
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
JobInterest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at or by phone at .

Required Experience:

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