Public Administrative Trainee | Limited Duration

Initial Posting Date:

08/25/2025

Application Deadline:

09/08/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$5,240 - $6,348

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Public Administrative Trainee | Limited Duration

Job Description:

Are you interested in how public policy is implemented? Do you want to learn how the state's budget is developed? And have you often wondered how state agencies interact with the legislative process? If so, then the Chief Financial Office is excited to hear from you.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Public Administration Trainee | Limited Duration

There are two full-time, limited duration Public Administration Trainee positions with the Budget and Management team of the Chief Financial Office in the Department of Administrative Services. These positions participate in a work experience/training program with specialization in all aspects of budget preparation and execution. The positions will last until approximately June 30, 2027.

The Budget and Management (BAM) section is the central budget office for the Executive Branch of state government. BAM staff work with the Governor's Office, Legislative committees, Legislative Fiscal Office staff, and state agencies on fiscal policy, program review, organizational issues, performance management, and the development and monitoring of agency budgets. The section is comprised of eleven analyst positions and two assistant analyst (Public Administration Trainee) positions. Analysts work with state agencies throughout the budget development process and help agencies apply statewide policy to build the Agency Request Budget. They examine agency requests and make recommendations to the Governor for development of the Governor's Budget.

BAM analysts and Public Administration Trainees represent and explain the Governor's budget recommendations to the Legislature and other groups and work with state agencies in the execution of their budgets. They monitor agency budget performance, approve or deny allotment of agency funds, analyze agency program and staffing requests, and make recommendations on agency requests to the Legislative Emergency Board or Interim Joint Ways and Means Committees.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• a Bachelor's degree

OR

• three years of budget or general administration experience.

Desired Attributes:

• Your application must reflect knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.

• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis, identify problems, and identify areas of improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to work under general supervision and work independently.

• Experience with governmental budgeting and/or accounting functions.

Application Details and Instructions

• 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 2, full-time, Limited Duration (Fixed Term), management service, Public Administration Trainee positions and may be used to fill future vacancies. This opportunity is limited duration and is expected to last until June 30, 2027.

• In the Work Experience and cover letter of your application make sure to include the details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and preferred skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.

• 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: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 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. The Chief Financial Office (CFO) is responsible for enterprise-wide fiscal planning and policy leadership. The CFO provides guidance, training and direction to ensure fiscal integrity and consistency across state agencies.  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.

• 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.

• Offering hybrid work schedule! In-office work will be required, approximately 2 days per week. Terms of hybrid work will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

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

• 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.

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