Business and Employment Specialist (BES2) – Temporary Position Available in Newport WorkSource Office

About the role

The Oregon Employment Department seeks a Business and Employment Specialist to join our team in Newport. This is a temporary position ending on February 28, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Interview a high volume of job seekers to identify goals/needs, transferable skills, and interests.
• Provide job seekers referrals for job listings, provide guidance for the application process, document writing, and interviewing techniques.
• Advise claimants of potential eligibility problems/issues to their claim.
• Provide progressive assessments to job seekers, as needed, to inform provision of services on an ongoing basis with other WorkSource staff.
• Occasionally travel throughout the state.

Requirements

• Two years of experience providing customer service, which included requesting and reviewing information, documentation, and deciding an action based on the information.
• Two years of education or experience; listed above are examples of acceptable experience.
• 45-quarter (30-semester) college-level credits in Human Resources, Vocational or Career Counseling, Social Services, Psychology, Education, Business or Public Administration, Communication or related field substitute for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
• Customer Service through Team Collaboration: Coaching customers towards self-sufficiency and job-readiness using a collaborative team approach.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Openness to change and new information; adaptability to behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Interviewing Skills: As a business service, use effective interviewing skills to obtain information used to determine qualifications for employment.
• Work Independently and Interdependently: Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team, in the interest of a common goal.

Desired Attributes

• Customer Service through Team Collaboration: Coaching customers towards self-sufficiency and job-readiness using a collaborative team approach.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Openness to change and new information; adaptability to behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Interviewing Skills: As a business service, use effective interviewing skills to obtain information used to determine qualifications for employment.
• Work Independently and Interdependently: Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team, in the interest of a common goal.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $4,519 - $6,276 per month.

Schedule

This position is expected to end on February 28, 2027.

Benefits

The Oregon Employment Department offers a rewardingly dynamic and creative work environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service. Benefits include a competitive benefits package, public service loan forgiveness opportunity, and a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment.

Application Instructions

To apply, attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages and must address the desired attributes and minimum qualifications. Applications must be submitted by the posted closing date of July 13, 2026. External applicants should click the "Apply" link above to fill out the online application. Current State of Oregon employees should apply through their employee Workday account.