Initial Posting Date:

09/18/2026

Application Deadline:

09/27/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,312 - $5,988

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Investments Project Support Specialist (Administrative Specialist 2) Limited Duration or Job Rotation through June 30, 2027

Job Description:

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Behavioral Health Investments Project Support Specialist (Administrative Specialist 2) Limited Duration or Job Rotation through June 30, 2027

Join a team that is helping communities build stronger, more supportive residential and housing services for all Oregonians and providing access to people experiencing serious mental illness and substance use challenges. As part of the Behavioral Health Investments Team, this role supports projects that expand local capacity, strengthen stability, and improve access to care. You will help move forward legislatively and community driven ideas and ensure investments make a meaningful difference for the people they are intending to serve.

In this position, you will coordinate key business and administrative functions that keep major initiatives running smoothly. You’ll help prepare and manage grant agreements, track progress toward goals, organize schedules and meetings, and make sure information workflows clearly across partners. You will support planning, problem-solving, and quality improvement efforts by gathering information, organizing data, and preparing reports that help guide decisions.

You will also assist with building tools, tracking systems, and documentation that help projects stay aligned with their goals. This role brings you into close collaboration with teams across OHA, other agencies, community organizations, and federal partners. Together, you’ll help identify challenges, support solutions, and strengthen connections across programs working toward better health and stability for Oregonians.

For a full review of the position description, please click here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis; OR

An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Demonstrated administrative skills including advanced utilization of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint, Smartsheets and Outlook, including setting up functions, compiling and processing data, and creating functional tools and resources.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities that support detailed, complex, and multi‑step development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingto meet the needs of diverse audiences, including providing guidance, technical assistance, training, and clear interpretation of rules, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to gather information from multiple sources, identify underlying principles and relationships, analyze and evaluate data, and detect changes or patterns to determine effective solutions.
• Proven skill in building constructive, cooperative working relationships and maintaining them over time by fostering mutual trust, respect, and teamwork.
• Experience establishing long‑range objectives and defining the strategies and actions needed to achieve them.

Preference Statement: Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Experience coordinating projects, including management of calendars, timelines, tasks, budget/expenditures, resource allocation, communication, documentation, and reporting.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.

• Cover Letter (Optional) – A cover letter is not required, but if included, it will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process.

• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates:  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

• This is a full-time opportunity, expected to last through June 30, 2027; and can be elected to be served as a Job Rotation (internal employees only) or Limited Duration (internal and external candidates).
  • Job Rotation: This JR may be extended or can be ended at any time based on the needs of the department. You will retain your base position and return to your base position at the end of the Job Rotation assignment. This position may have the opportunity to become permanent pending future budget modifications.
  • Limited Duration: This LD can be ended at any time based on the needs of the department. At the end of the LD assignment, your employment with the state of Oregon will end. We recommend you begin applying for new positions as you are near the end of your LD assignment. This position may be extended or have the opportunity to become permanent pending future budget modifications, but permanency cannot be guaranteed.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.
• Current State of Oregon employees also have the option to pursue an interim rotation assignment. You will not be disqualified if you do not meet the minimum qualifications (MQs).
  • If you do not meet the MQs and are selected for the position, you will serve this job rotation as a developmental/skill building rotation.
  • If you do meet the MQs and your current salary range is lower than that of the job rotation (salary range 20), you will be awarded 5% allowance of your base pay or Step # of higher class as determined by EPA, whichever is greater.
  • If you do meet MQs and your current salary range is 20 or higher, you will not receive an allowance.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for one, full-time, limited duration or job rotation through June 30, 2027, SEIU represented, Behavioral Health Investments Project Support Specialist (Administrative Specialist 2) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a hybrid (10% in-office) position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information
Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell
Email: [email protected]
Phone (text friendly): (503) 979-7679

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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