Office Manager - Community and Economic Development

Office Manager - Community and Economic Development

Salary

$68,723.20 - $92,144.00 Annually

Location

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

023-2026-2

Department

Community Services

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

02

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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

Why Community & Economic Development?

Community and economic development work builds healthy, resilient communities. Marion County brings together public and private resources to support local economies, housing, infrastructure, workforce, and community development. Through economic development projects and federal CDBG / HOME investments, our team helps communities address local needs and expand opportunities for residents, businesses, and families. Our work also includes caring for dogs and connecting them with families through Dog Services and the shelter, bringing people together at the County Fair, and partnering with Marion County Extension and 4-H Service District. If you have diverse interests and want to contribute to lasting community impact, this work offers a rewarding career with room to grow.

Why Marion County?

Guided by the Marion County Board of Commissioners, our team supports rural and urban communities through projects, grants, contracts, and services that create lasting benefits for residents, businesses, and families. In your role, you will support Economic Development, CDBG / HOME, Dog Services and the Shelter, the County Fair, and the Marion County 4H Service District, helping turn public investments into meaningful results while gaining opportunities to contribute, learn, and make a positive impact throughout Marion County.

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 Coordination

Serves 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 http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the benefits package for management and supervisory employees, click here, and select Management Benefits from the left menu or Management Employees from the page links.

Benefits are defined based on position and are approved by the Marion County Board of Commissioners.

01

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?

• Yes
• No

02

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

03

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.

04

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

05

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.

Required Question

Employer Marion County

Address PO BOX 14500

Salem, Oregon, 97309

Phone (503) 566-3949

Website https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx