Administrative Specialist 2 – Trust Officer Assistant

. Assist the Veterans Trust Officer in carrying out the Director’s obligation as conservator .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $4,312 - $5,988 per monthWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Veterans Trust Officer in carrying out the Director’s obligation as conservator
Pay routine bills within budgeted guidelines after budgets are established
Respond to simple requests for funds from and for protected persons
Work with medical providers, merchants, utility companies, government agencies, and community resources
Ensure obligations are met and benefits are received
Promote a positive, equitable, respectful, and inclusive work environment
Periodically travel to the ODVA Salem office and sites around Oregon as needed

What you’ll need

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience including 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 qualifying secretarial or administrative support experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience working with vulnerable and challenging populations using a trauma-informed approach
Strong verbal and written communication skills engaging with clients and families under stress
Ability to foster respect, inclusivity, and appreciation for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
Ability to prioritize and resolve competing and urgent needs in alignment with client interests
Ability to provide recommendations to primary decision-makers
Honesty and integrity when managing protected persons’ financial matters
Successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check through Oregon LEDS and National NCIC systems
Valid Oregon or Washington State driver’s license
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check with ongoing monitoring
Certified National Guardian or ability to obtain certification within 1 year of hire
Authorization to work in the United States; ODVA does not offer visa sponsorship

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
Paid sick leave
Vacation leave
Personal leave
11 paid holidays per year
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) membership
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Hybrid work-from-home/in-office schedule eligibility after 1 year of service
Necessary home-office hardware, including laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone
Access to a workspace at the Salem office