Administrative Assistant I - Part Time

Clatsop County occupies the northwest corner of Oregon bounded to the north by the Columbia River and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Named for the Clatsop Indians, Clatsop County is rich in history, scenery and opportunity.

Administrative Assistant I

(Part Time – 20 hrs/wk)

$27.14 to $32.98 per Month

Expected work schedule: M-f from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

our mission…                                     

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect.    

ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY                      

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through these divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, Community Development, the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district.

the position                                       

The purpose of this position is to provide clerical, administrative, and customer service support for the District Attorney’s Office by assisting staff, maintaining administrative processes, and serving as a point of contact for the public and partner agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS                  

• Minimum high school diploma/GED, AND
• Minimum one (1) year of training and experience in the clerical and/or administrative field or any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS                     

• Proficiency in intercultural communication, including the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.
• Some college-level courses in business management, accounting principles, and techniques of project management or other related field.
• Knowledge of specific PC word processing software.
• Previous experience in administrative position in the public sector.

to Apply                                                          

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

This posting closes September 27, 2026. Apply here.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.

our benefits                                       

We offer comprehensive benefits include: medical & vision, dental, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 457(b) savings, vacation, sick leave, holidays, employer paid life insurance, group additional life, and AD&D.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION                  

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clatsop County is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all
employees in all matters of employment (such as hiring, promotion, transfer, training, layoff, compensation,
fringe benefits and termination) regardless of ethnicity/race, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability,
veteran status, or any other status protected by law.