Washington County

Administrative Specialist, Senior

Hillsboro, OR · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$28k-$35kDetected 18 days ago

HRCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

The Recording Senior Administrative Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting in the supervision and oversight of the Assessment & Taxation Department's Recording section.
The Recording section is customer-focused, with a large volume of interactions in person, over the phone, by email, and through regular mail.

Responsibilities

Assist the Recording Supervisor in building a great team, being a resource for staff, and acting as a customer service escalation point as needed
Back up staff on daily tasks, including recording/indexing/verifying legal documents in our database and issuing marriage licenses and domestic partnerships
They can help create process documentation, train staff effectively, then assist the supervisor in holding the team to performance standards, offering encouragement, support, and course correction as necessary.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience providing administrative or clerical support.
This team handles a portion of vital County Clerk functions, including recording, indexing, and verifying real estate documents; collecting transfer taxes; issuing marriage licenses and domestic partnerships to couples of all genders; and administering the Property Value Appeals Board.
Leadership skills: We're looking for a leader who can help build a cohesive, collaborative team.

Requirements

You can review our standard selection process here.
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Once proficiency is demonstrated, a hybrid work schedule of one (1) day per week will be available if desired.

Skills

They have honed their empathy and active listening skills, helping employees feel included and truly heard.
Effective communication
Strong supervisory
Virtual Informational Q&A Session:
To learn more about this opportunity please join us for a virtual Q&A session on Ju ly 15 th, 2026, at 4pm.
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent. AND
Additional Requirements
a criminal background check.
Selection Process:
Our commitment to you:
Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

Compensation

$28.38 - $34.50 Hourly

Benefits

We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
They can help create, communicate, and implement a clear vision for the group and follow through to make that vision a reality.
They know how to delegate responsibility within the workgroup and coach employees effectively, getting to know them as individuals and learning how to motivate each person.

Company info

1 Supervisor
1 Senior Administrative Specialist
7 Administrative Specialist II's
Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
The Ideal Candidate
Leadership skills: We're looking for a leader who can help build a cohesive, collaborative team. They can help create, communicate, and implement a clear vision for the group and follow through to make that vision a reality. They know how to delegate responsibility within the workgroup and coach employees effectively, getting to know them as individuals and learning how to motivate each person. We're looking for an emotionally intelligent leader who can model a balance of getting the work done but having fun while doing it.
Effective communication skills: We're looking for someone who can build relationships across the organization and beyond through their exceptional verbal and written communication skills. They have honed their empathy and active listening skills, helping employees feel included and truly heard.
Strong supervisory skills: We're looking for a leader who can help plan, prioritize, direct, and evaluate the day-to-day operations of a team working under statutory regulations and deadlines. They can help create process documentation, train staff effectively, then assist the supervisor in holding the team to performance standards, offering encouragement, support, and course correction as necessary.
Technical expertise: We're looking for someone who knows - or is excited to learn about - the many different land record document types, who will be able to train and guide others in accurately interpreting Oregon laws about what types of documents can be recorded, and the procedures for verifying the format and contents of those documents. They know, or are able to learn, the marriage license/domestic partnership laws and procedures in Oregon and will be able to issue them to couples of all genders.
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Senior Administrative Specialist
If you would like to attend, please email Veronica Garcia at veronica_garcia @ washingtoncountyor.gov for the link.
Effective communication skills: We're looking for someone who can build relationships across the organization and beyond through their exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Equal opportunity

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment.
To obtain confidential assistance please contact
Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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