# State of Oregon jobs and careers

> 223 open roles at State of Oregon as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/state-of-oregon

Oregon Department of Education functions under the control and operation of the Oregon State Board of Education.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 223 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 36 |
| Cities hiring | 39 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $59k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $113k |
| Headquarters | Salem, OR, United States |
| Founded | 1849 |
| Employees | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Industries | Education |
| Website | https://oregon.gov |

## Where they are hiring

- Salem: 85 open roles
- Portland: 27 open roles
- Pendleton: 7 open roles
- Wilsonville: 6 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Safety & Wellness Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 - Salem, OR (Hybrid)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e674624b-86df-4b28-9579-b490bf2ede51), Salem, Odoc, Headquarters
- [Activities Coordinator, Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 (Salem)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/da580b9a-066c-4e22-b6d9-9dec98bea4b4), Salem, Odoc, Santiam Correctional Institution
- [Institution Records Specialist, Administrative Specialist 1(Lakeview)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/06578d67-76de-4bcf-a526-c09be7778eb4), Lakeview, Odoc, Warner Creek Correctional Facility
- [Central Services Division Policy & Operations Manager (Business Operations Manager 2)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c68c5971-ffd8-44b2-981f-c35c3eee318c), Portland, DEQ, Multnomah Street ($90k)
- [Legal Assistant, CAS (Legal Secretary)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5acaed99-74a3-4a53-9a1e-f6af09effbd9), Salem, Opdc, Appellate
- [Institution Records Specialist, Administrative Specialist 1(Salem)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/982a93c7-887a-49bd-b118-308e39ada482), Salem, Odoc, Oregon State Penitentiary ($55k to $72k)
- [Deputy Director](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e5cdcb8d-75a1-4544-a83b-565a64a56a35), Portland, Olcc
- [Middleware Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 7)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5d501bbf-1e85-49d2-8eee-7dcf6a824ac8), Salem, DOJ, Justice Building
- [Care Transition Continuum Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/849d388c-b625-4f7d-8ebf-b9a51be3108b), Salem, OHA, Summer Street
- [Project Assistant, Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/b3064bd6-ea89-428d-8392-629dd1d88b2f), John Day, Odfw ($54k to $75k)
- [Resource Home Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c37b0d60-3b1c-4185-b623-6bafff72878c), Medford, DHS, Royal Court ($59k to $91k)
- [Business and Employment Specialist (BES2) in the North Portland WorkSource Office](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/eacc8a0d-5f96-4cf9-af56-78f3dec50e1b), Portland, OED, WorkSource Portland Metro N/NE ($54k to $75k)
- [Direct Support Crisis Specialist – Central & Southern Float](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6eb7e8dd-473d-4fa7-b806-3453b17394e8), Salem, DHS, Portland Road ($54k to $69k)
- [Commercial Driver License (CDL) Examiner](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/25bc3815-f524-4b7c-be86-2356065339c8), The Dalles, Odot, DMV ($52k to $72k)
- [Forensic Scientist 1 (Forensic Scientist Entry Underfill Option) – Biology Processing and Crime Scene/Field Investigation Disciplines](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ff246e94-65fc-41db-88bf-77f6092d9405), Bend, OSP, Forensic Lab ($93k)
- [Office Specialist 2, Behavioral Health Office Support (Portland)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/91863b29-4505-441a-b8d3-953051fe283f), Portland, Odoc, Columbia River Correctional Institution ($50k to $66k)
- [Senior Executive Assistant](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/cc60a84e-f228-40df-9c13-82c1f226ad97), Portland, Odot, Region 1 ($52k to $72k)
- [Mental Health Registered Nurse (Code Blue Nurse) - Oregon State Hospital](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/7deeeebd-11d6-4f8a-b1da-060a97abeab3), Salem, OHA, Oregon State Hospital
- [Insurance Regulatory Data Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6db51804-e6d3-419d-ae5f-d0fa5d4bb591), Salem, Dcbs, Labor & Industries Building
- [Mitigation Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 4)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/90009fee-2d03-4d57-a8fd-765b27169327), Salem, DSL
- [Executive Support Specialist 1 – Criminal Justice Information Services Division](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/28f64bc1-f9c3-4b2d-8170-1fb5955168cd), Salem, OSP, General
- [Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/479498f7-432d-4bd3-b7d8-8500732a8157), Newport, DHS
- [Organizational Change Manager (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ec673da5-7565-4fe6-a067-0b69da8c8ef4), Salem, DOJ, 550 Building
- [Client Services Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/8f73ac0a-ecd9-4d9f-8c3b-5aaee5f8fa0f), Hillsboro, OHA, Evergreen Parkway ($75k)
- [Recruiting & Workforce Development Analyst](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5ce3809c-fc0f-41c2-9707-3b3cd5e33ef5), Portland, OHA, Oregon Street ($54k to $83k)
- All 223 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/state-of-oregon#jobs

## Leadership

- Tina Kotek, Governor
- Andrea Cantu-Schomus, Director Of Communications
- Sarah Burwell, Ombuds/ Govenor's Advocacy Office And Office Of The Children's Advocates
- Amy Baker, Behavioral Health Initiative Director For Governor Kotek
- Annie McColaugh, Director, Federal Affairs, Office of Governor Tina Kotek

## Common questions

### Is State of Oregon hiring right now?

Yes. State of Oregon has 223 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

### Where is State of Oregon hiring?

State of Oregon is hiring in 39 cities. The most open roles are in Salem (85), Portland (27) and Pendleton (7).

### How much does State of Oregon pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at State of Oregon is $59k a year, and the highest is $113k.

### Where is State of Oregon headquartered?

State of Oregon is headquartered in Salem, OR, United States and was founded in 1849.

### Who leads State of Oregon?

Tina Kotek, Governor, is at the top of State of Oregon's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at State of Oregon?

Pick a role on State of Oregon's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on State of Oregon's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.