Special Services Program Specialist (AS23)

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Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
  • 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
  • The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
  • In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
  • This is a high deductible with H.S.A. plan option to a traditional PPO plan.
• Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
  • After 6 months of employment:
  • The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free wellness and assistance program that pays YOU!
  • We want to help you be your best self. Join county groups and competitions and get money added to your paycheck for taking care of yourself! Earn up to $240 a year in quarterly and yearly health incentives!
  • Participate in drawings for fun prizes like exercise equipment, smart watches, and more!
  • Get free legal and financial counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program, Canopy.
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual salary range of:
  • $47,885 - $62,831
  • This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
  • For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Public Administration or related field; AND
• 5 years of administrative or related support experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Special Requirements:

• Oregon Driver's License with good driving record. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Obtain LED Certification within 1 year.
• Obtain Oregon State Sheriff's Association Search & Rescue Certification within 2 years.
• Obtain Ground Search Management Certification within 2 years.
• Complete various National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses within 1 year (i.e. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800).

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or related field.
• Proficient in computer programs including, but not limited to: Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor, and basic web editing skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, proofreading, and editing.
• Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• The capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

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 county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."

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 recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
• 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 or Disability letter 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 Security's 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 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081. Employment Type: Regular Full-time