Government & Public Sector Jobs in Salem, OR (Now Hiring) — 130 open — Page 3

Safety Manager

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

$6k–$9k/mo

Mid level

Initial Posting Date: 09/03/2026 Application Deadline: 09/20/2026 Agency: Department of Administrative Services Salary Range: $5,907 - $8,717 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Safety Manager Job Description: Safety…

Skills: Safety Management, Wellness Program Coordination, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Incident Investigation

Operations Data Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Salem, Oregon, United States · Remote OK

$6k–$10k/mo

Senior

Initial Posting Date: 09/03/2026 Application Deadline: 09/10/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Salary Range: $6,276 - $9,644 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Operations Data Analyst (Operations & Policy An…

Skills: Data analysis, Tableau, SQL, Fiscal analysis, Reporting

Medicaid Operations & Program Support Specialist (Administrative Specialist 2)

Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid

$52k–$72k/yr

Mid level

Initial Posting Date: 09/03/2026 Application Deadline: 09/10/2026 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $4,312 - $5,988 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Medicaid Operations & Program Support Specialist (Ad…

Skills: Administrative support, Data collection, Data analysis, Quality assurance, Operational support

Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Monitoring Specialist

Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid

$5k–$7k/mo

Mid level

Initial Posting Date: 09/03/2026 Application Deadline: 09/10/2026 Agency: Forestry Department Salary Range: $4,738 - $7,247 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Monitoring Specialist Jo…

Skills: GIS, ArcGIS Pro, Data management, Fieldwork, Scientific writing

Court Operations Associate (Criminal Annex Clerk)

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

$54k–$85k/yr

Mid level

Initial Posting Date: 09/03/2026 Application Deadline: 09/13/2026 Agency: Judicial Department Salary Range: $4,539 - $7,042 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Court Operations Associate (Criminal Annex Clerk) Job De…

Skills: Data entry, Customer service, Case management, Administrative support, Clerical tasks

Program Manager LIMS

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

Senior

Benefits: 401(k) Program Manager - LIMS Onsite Work - Hillsboro, Oregon Estimated Duration: 3+ years, 09/14/2026 - 10/31/2029 We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to support the implementation of a new Labor…

Skills: Program management, LIMS, Organizational change management, Project management, User acceptance testing

Correctional Lieutenant (OSCI) Job Rotation and/or Developmental opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

$82k–$110k/yr

Mid level

Initial Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Application Deadline: 09/14/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $6834 - $9143 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Correctional Lieutenant (OSCI) Job Rotation and/or D…

Skills: Staff supervision, Personnel management, Conflict resolution, Security inspection, Emergency response

Correction Library Coordinator, Legal Library Coordinator for ODOC or OCE employees only (Salem)

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

$5k–$6k/mo

Mid level

Initial Posting Date: 08/31/2026 Application Deadline: 09/16/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $4,991 - $5,975 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Correction Library Coordinator, Legal Library Coor…

Skills: Legal library coordination, Supervision, Customer service, Technical support, Scheduling

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Workplace Accommodation Partner

Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid

$7k–$10k/mo

Senior

Initial Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Application Deadline: 09/16/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Salary Range: $6,507 - $9,604 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Workpla…

Skills: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Human Resources, Reasonable accommodation, Case management, Policy development

Principal Data Steward

Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid

$8k–$11k/mo

Senior

Initial Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Application Deadline: 09/17/2026 Agency: Department of Administrative Services Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,098 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Principal Data Steward Job Descriptio…

Skills: Data governance, Data management, Strategic leadership, Data quality, Policy development

Adult Residential and Extended Care Management Manager (BH Policy Manager 2)

Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid

$90k–$140k/yr

Senior

Initial Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Application Deadline: 09/13/2026 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,657 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Adult Residential and Extended Care Management Mana…

Skills: Behavioral health policy, Strategic planning, Budget development, Staff supervision, Program management

Firearms Public Safety Training Specialist 1 (APT)

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

Mid level

Initial Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Application Deadline: 09/15/2026 Agency: Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Salary Range: $37.50 Per hour Position Type: Employee Position Title: Firearms Public Safety Tr…

Skills: Firearms instruction, Public safety training, Coaching, Mentoring, Adult learning theory

Senior Contracting Officer (Procurement & Contract Specialist 3)

Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid

$72k–$110k/yr

Senior

Initial Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Application Deadline: 09/16/2026 Agency: Department of Justice Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Senior Contracting Officer (Procurement & Contract Spe…

Skills: Procurement, Contract management, Negotiation, Public procurement principles, Legal compliance

ePermitting Manager (Compliance & Regulatory Manager 2)

Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid

$8k–$12k/mo

Senior

Initial Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Application Deadline: 09/16/2026 Agency: Department of Consumer & Business Services Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,657 Position Type: Employee Position Title: ePermitting Manager (Compliance …

Skills: Regulatory program management, Staff supervision, Public speaking, Technical report writing, Stakeholder management

Cook - Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

Entry level

Job Description Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipmen…

Skills: Food preparation, Cooking methods, Food safety, Sanitation, Knife skills

Environmental Chemist (Corvallis, OR)

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

$50k–$86k/yr

Mid level

Description Environmental Chemist Put your analytical skills toward making a positive impact on the planet and your career! Join ICF in support of the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) contract at the new Region…

Skills: Environmental chemistry, GC-ECD, GC-FID, GCMS, Sample preparation

Parent Mentor Mother((Self Sufficiency Program)

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

$21/hr–$23/hr

Mid level

TITLE: Parent Mentor - Mother (Self Sufficiency Program) POSITION: Full Time/ In-Person LOCATION: Salem/Marion/Yamhill/Polk County Typical Hours: Monday – Friday SALARY: $21.64/hr. - $23.85/hr. Morrison Child and Family …

Skills: Mentoring, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Addiction Recovery Support, Crisis Intervention

LPRO Legislative Analyst Fellowship

Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid

$5k–$8k/mo

Entry level

Initial Posting Date: 09/01/2026 Application Deadline: 09/22/2026 Agency: Legislative Policy & Research Committee Salary Range: $5,151 - $7,725 Position Type: Employee Position Title: LPRO Legislative Analyst Fellowship …

Skills: Policy research, Committee administration, Workgroup management, Public policy, Public administration

Clinical Psychologist 1 (Salem)

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

$11k–$13k/mo

Senior

Initial Posting Date: 09/01/2026 Application Deadline: 09/30/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $10,966 - $12,884 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Clinical Psychologist 1 (Salem) Job Description:…

Skills: Psychological assessment, Psychological testing, Clinical psychology, Individual therapy, Group therapy

Legislative Analyst Internship

Salem, Oregon, United States · On-site

Entry level

Initial Posting Date: 09/01/2026 Application Deadline: 09/22/2026 Agency: Legislative Policy & Research Committee Salary Range: $17.00 / Hour Position Type: Employee Position Title: Legislative Analyst Internship Job Des…

Skills: Legislative process, Public policy analysis, Research, Bill management, Communication

Frequently asked questions

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Salem, OR right now?

There are currently 130 open government & public sector positions in Salem, OR listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Salem, OR?

Companies currently hiring include Oregon Youth Authority, S&K Federal Services, LLC, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Aramark Healthcare+, Katmai, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Salem, OR?

Yes — 56 of the 130 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (2 remote, 54 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Salem, OR?

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