Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
20 Jul, 25
Salary
7640.0
Posted On
20 Apr, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Congress, Consideration, Security Protocols, User Management, Addition, Microsoft, System Installations, Security Tools, Communication Skills, Homeland Security, Maintenance, Windows, Customer Service Skills, It, E Verify, Training, System Administration, Color, Writing
Industry
Information Technology/IT
Initial Posting Date:
04/16/2025
Application Deadline:
04/30/2025
Agency:
Oregon Youth Authority
Salary Range:
$5,052 - $7,640
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Information Systems Specialist 4 - Principal IT Support Specialist
Job Description:
PRINCIPAL IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 4 (ISS4)
Salem - CENTRAL OFFICE
Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is currently seeking an Information Systems Specialist 4 - Principal IT Support Specialist to join a great team of professionals at our Central Office located at the Equitable Building in Salem, Oregon. As the new Principal IT Support Specialist you will be accountable for ensuring continuity of computer system services for computer users by providing the technical expertise, assistance, and coordination necessary to install computer software products, video conference unit systems, modify/repair hardware and resolve technical problems for the 1,000+ users located throughout the state of Oregon. The responsibilities of this position will vary depending on the daily workload and current projects.
Your Role:
Working Conditions
Additional Information:
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.
ABOUT OYA
At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.
People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!
For more information please visit
www.oregon.gov/oya
.
Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team on Wednesday, April 30 between 11:00 am - 11:30 am PST during our OYA Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!
Click Here To Register For Our Next Career Chat!
What’s in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage
health insurance
, generous time-off, and a competitive
retirement plan
.
Discover more about working in Oregon state government by
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This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as:
For more information on SEIU, please
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What We Are Looking For:
(a) Three (3) years of information systems experience in information systems support;
OR
(b) An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
REQUIRED SKILLS:
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below as part of final scoring to advance those that qualify to the interview portion.
How to apply:
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Additional Information
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.
Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
Pre-employment Checks:
In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per
OAR 416 Division 800
, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.
In 2003 Congress passed the
Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with National PREA standards.
All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a “mandatory reporter” of child abuse.
Visa Sponsorship:
We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
Have Questions?
For questions about the job announcement, contact our Recruitment Team
OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov
.