Junior Tier 3 Technician

Initial Posting Date:

09/23/2025

Application Deadline:

10/05/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$5,638 - $8,525

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Junior Tier 3 Technician (Information Systems Specialist 5)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Junior Tier 3 Technician (Information Systems Specialist 5)

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the central administrative agency that leads state government to implement the policy and budget decisions of the Governor and Oregon Legislature. DAS provides a stable management infrastructure and essential business services that support and enable state and local government agencies to carry out their missions, benefiting all Oregonians. DAS IT is a central component of DAS and reports to the DAS Chief Information Officer who reports directly to the DAS Director. DAS IT provides internal support to the divisions in DAS, as well as 20 small agencies, boards and commissions. Our purpose is to bring people and technology together by providing reliable service, accurate information, and creative solutions within an agile organization that is able to meet current and future challenges.

As a Junior Tier 3 Technician your duties will include building the automation for installing, configuring, and maintaining end user software on desktops and ensuring applications are patched and updated for security, regulatory and policy compliance. Additionally, you will build and maintain scripts and processes used for maintaining user accounts, systems, and software configurations. This position will collaborate with internal and external business partners to create system workflows and automation to enhance DAS systems. Through this collaborative and creative process, you will develop backend processes, documentation, test plans, and system releases. Implementing these system improvements through mature knowledge of programming skills to include SQL, API, and PowerShell.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of information systems experience in: software configuration and deployment; OR

• 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 two (2) years of information systems experience in: software configuration and deployment; OR

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above. 

Desired Attributes:

• Experience packing applications for automated deployment.

• Experience packaging and maintaining OS components.

• Strong understanding of Windows configuration tools (Group Policy, PowerShell, etc.)

• Knowledge and understanding of ITIL V4.

• Creating and updating systems and process documentation.

• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical customers and voice opinions with clear rationale based on data and factual evidence.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems and isolate the root cause and to propose permanent solutions with estimated work effort.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with members of leadership, co-workers, customers, other agencies, and the public.

Application Details and Instructions

Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.). Please address your cover letter to the hiring manager: Daniel Zinck.

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume.  If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for 1 (one), full-time, Permanent, SEIU represented, Junior Tier 3 Technician (Information Systems Specialist 5) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at:  [email protected]    | 971-719-3083.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.  

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Hybrid work environment supported and encouraged!

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate mode of transportation.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

Helpful Links & Resources

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.