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Why Join Us

Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. 

Department of Revenue is recruiting for multiple Seasonal Mail Processing Clerk (Office Assistant 2) positions. We are looking for talented, detail-oriented individuals to join our Information Technology Services Division in the Mail Processing Unit. These positions are headquartered in our Salem office and required to work on site.

These are part-time, seasonal, SEIU represented positions. These positions typically work an eight-hour day shift, Monday - Friday. Working hours are 6:30 AM -3:00 PM. However, due to workload, day shifts may work less than eight hours a day or 40 hours a week.

There are multiple seasonal positions available. This season runs from March 9, 2026, to May 1, 2026.

In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered.

*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Prepare documents to ensure compatibility with specialized scanners. Document prep work includes opening mail, date stamping, removing clips and staples, ensuring documents are in order, and adding separator sheets where necessary.

• Open, sequence, and sort all types of mail with or without cash according to established procedures. 

• Assist in keeping all sections neat, organized, and desk supplies stocked.

• Assist in trouble shooting, machine maintenance, seeking advice when required.

• Prioritize, read, decipher, sort, and route or transport cash and noncash items to other units.

• Scan unclaimed mail received.

For a complete position description click here

For any additional question please contact Lourdes San Juan at [email protected]   

This Is What You Need To Qualify

One year of basic office support experience such as filing, sorting mail, or using office equipment; OR

An equivalent combination of experience and completion of college coursework or training in a general office occupation.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• The ability to work collaboratively in a large group setting.

• The ability to learn quickly and follow procedures closely.

• Outstanding quality in detail orientated work.

• Promotes a healthy team environment.

What's In It For You

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, sick leave,. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. 

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• Complete the supplemental questions.

• Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume).

• Warning – Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress. There is now a “save for later” function, if you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources

Additional Information

• This is a SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%

• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans’ Preference.

• Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.

• To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547

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 The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.