Initial Posting Date:

07/18/2025

Application Deadline:

07/28/2025

Agency:

Oregon Business Development Department

Salary Range:

$6,025 - $9,110

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Systems Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 6)

Job Description:

Business Oregon is currently hiring a Systems Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 6) within the Technology Services Section of the Operations and Finance Division. We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment, and promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

Note: We value our employees and want to encourage work-life balance and flexibility. This is a hybrid role with required days in the Salem office to support team building and overall operations.

What you will do:

• Manage, troubleshoot, and maintain multiple operating systems and software applications. Resolve any system crash or system performance issues.
• Manage Microsoft 365 licenses and accounts.
• Assist with maintaining desktop imaging and management server infrastructure. Plan for, install and maintain software new to the industry to support agency business needs.
• Recommend changes to the operational process supporting IT at the agency.
• Assist with maintaining Systems Center and deployments of agency software.
• Provides support and administration for the agency’s business systems.
• Provides and assists with critical maintenance of server, network equipment, and desktops.
• Provides customer service, construction, and operation of the agency Local Area Network (LAN) and communications infrastructure.
• Maintain, repair, and coordinate multiple vendor assistance with all agency network components.
• Perform physical repair, diagnoses and implementation of server, desktop, and network systems.
• Plan and implement hardware system upgrades and migrations for a dispersed user set.
• Create, test, and maintain the hardware disaster recovery plan while addressing legal mandates for processing and considering partner needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills:

• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine compliance with laws, regulations or standards.
• Expert in using Microsoft office suite, document and reporting writing software.
• Experience collecting, maintaining, organizing, and reporting data in both an informational and narrative format.
• Skilled at communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people to answer questions and explain information and communicating effectively.
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical functions at a technical or secretarial support level requiring decision-making within established laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.

What you need to qualify:

(a) Five (5) years of information systems experience in: technical 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; AND three (3) years of information systems experience in: technical support;

OR

(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: technical support.

Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

The mission of the Oregon Business Development Department — dba Business Oregon — is to invest in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy.

The Information Technology team is responsible for developing and supporting innovative solutions aimed at automating and advancing the Business Oregon operations and mission. It also operates and supports the agency storage, server, network, desktop, laptop, and mobile devices, as well as on premise and could hosted applications.

How to Apply Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PDT/PST on Monday, July 28, 2025.

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.
• Click the “Apply” button above to complete your online application.
• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.
• You may attach your cover letter and resume at the beginning of process or at the end of process of completing your workday application.
• Complete the questionnaire. Warning – Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the “save for later” function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
• The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.

What’s in it for you:

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.
• Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.
• Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

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.
• It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Lies Wattimena at Lies.Wattimena@biz.oregon.gov to discuss how we can best meet your needs.
• Veterans’ Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans’ Preference link for additional information.
• Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Work Authorization - Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is a classified, full-time position, exempt and is not represented by a union.
• PERS – This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.
• Are you looking to live in and experience Oregon? Learn more about life in Pendleton, Salem, and Portland.

Need help?

We invite you to contact the recruiter for application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Sarah Flores, HR Analyst. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition (REQ) number at the top of this job post.
• Email: Sarah.J.Flores@biz.oregon.gov
• Phone (call or text): 458-221-0205

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