Administrative Services Support Specialist

ABOUT THE JOB
In this role you will be part of the Administrative Support team for Polk County Health Services.  You will help keep the administrative office operations going and provide executive level support.  This position will require you to learn and perform administrative support processes related to facility and resource coordination, personnel onboarding, provider credentialing, and departmental communication. This position will have daily interactions with the Health Services workforce and work closely with our Human Resources and Information Services departments. We are seeking someone who is highly organized and has excellent interpersonal skills.  The ideal candidate is self motivated, has a desire to learn and grow, and enjoys working with a team to accomplish tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND four (4) years of administrative support experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire may be required for some incumbents, depending on area assignment.
• Specific technical training and certifications may be required for some incumbents, depending on area of assignment.

Polk County, the Organization:

Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work.  We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business.  We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual.  We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.

Benefits:

• Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to:
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly (increasing with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits with employee paying only 10% of the premium which covers all members of the employee's immediate family
• Life Insurance - employer paid
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
• HRSA/NHSC approved site for certain positions

Our Community:

Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the county spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.

The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country”. Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.

Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University, and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. Western was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.

Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this position. 

**Please Note: Applicants who may currently be receiving mental health or addiction treatment services with Polk County Behavioral Health are advised of the following guidelines for employees:  "In order to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality amongst colleagues, Health Services employees seeking behavioral health services are encouraged to utilize resources outside of the Polk County Behavioral Health system.  This does not apply to family members of the employee.”

** A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach your DD-214/215 and/or disability letter. **

** DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. **  

Salary : $52,860 - $66,876