Office Manager - Community and Economic Development

Marion County, OR

• $68K — $92K *
Salem, OR 97301In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of administrative support experience in an office environment
  • Experience in supervisory roles, including staff coaching and performance management
  • Familiarity with human resources and payroll processes
  • Understanding of financial functions such as budgeting and accounts management
  • Strong communication skills for public information and record coordination

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage office support staff to ensure effective operations
  • Develop and monitor office procedures and workflows for smooth service delivery
  • Act as the primary liaison for department human resources and payroll activities
  • Assist with financial oversight, budgeting, and purchasing
  • Coordinate department communications and manage public records

Benefits

  • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Eligibility for Veterans' Preference in hiring
  • Opportunities for professional development and training within the department
  • Access to health, wellness, and retirement benefits offered by Marion County
Full Job Description
Salary: $68,723.20 - $92,144.00 Annually
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number:
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 02

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Office Manager Information (please see announcement link for specific duties and requirements)

Office Operations, Supervision & Customer Service

Supervises and performs administrative and operational work. Provides direct supervision, coaching, training, evaluation, workload prioritization, cross-training, and performance management for office support staff; develops and monitors procedures and workflows and ensures continuity of service.

Human Resources, Payroll & Employee Engagement

Serves as the department's lead administrative liaison for human resources and payroll and supervises or performs related administrative work.

Financial, Purchasing & Contract Administration Support

Provides oversight, direct support, and coverage for departmental financial functions. Assists with budget development and monitoring, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and other financial activities when needed.

Board, Communications, Public Information & Records

Coordinates county communications and approval processes and supervises or performs Board, public-information, and records work

Facilities, Technology, Safety & Asset CoordinationServes as the department's primary coordinator for facilities, information technology, safety, building access, and administrative assets.
To view the full job announcement and learn more about this exciting opportunity go to: Office Manager Announcement

To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" link just above and to the right of this overview.

When applying, be sure to include, in the Education and Work Experience sections of your application, sufficient details to show us how you meet the Experience and Training requirements for the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
  • One of the following:
    • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
    • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
    • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
  • In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
    • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
    • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?
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How many years of progressively responsible work experience do you have in an office or similar work environment related to the Office Manager position? One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
  • None of the above

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application.
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How many years of work experience do you have in a supervisory or leadership capacity?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more
  • None of the above

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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application.
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