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Applicant Information

Our Process

We offer excellent benefits, competitive, market-based compensation and career growth opportunities in a variety of job classifications.

​All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications
  • Stable and verifiable work history;
  • Record of regular and dependable attendance;
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for positions where driving is required;
  • Professional appearance appropriate to the job assignment;
  • Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

​Accessing your Application

We only accept application materials for currently posted positions. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and applications.

WorkDay/Job announcements
Our online applications are available on WorkDay here.​ When you find a position you would like to apply for, click “Apply” in the top right corner of the application. You must have a valid email address to use our electronic application system.

Completing your Application
When completing your application, please note the following:​
  • Read the job announcement and the electronic application carefully and answer all questions. Pay special attention to the essay-style supplemental questions. We use these questions to decide whom to invite to interview. 
  • Fill-in all required fields on the electronic application.
  • We recommend that you include all your education and experience in your application, even if you think it is not directly related to the position for which you are applying.
  • There is no need to submit cover letters, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other documents unless we specifically request them. We will not consider any documents we do not request.
  • Make sure your application clearly shows how you meet the position’s minimum and special qualifications and the preferred attributes listed in the announcement.
  • Carefully review your application to make sure you filled it out completely.
  • We recommend that you save a paper or PDF copy of your application materials before submitting your application.
  • We cannot accept any application materials submitted after the application deadline.

Following the application deadline, recruiters review application materials and assess candidates for the following general qualifications:
  • Applicable work experience;
  • Knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position's preferred atributes;
  • Related education or training;
  • Stability and quality of prior work history;
  • Organization and quality of application materials.
  • ​Following the review process, recruiters submit a revised list of qualified candidates to the hiring manager. The hiring manager invites the highest scoring applicants in for interviews.

​All final applicants, including internal applicants, are subject to reference and background checks. The following additional background research or verification may be necessary:
  • Review of criminal convictions;
  • Motor vehicle driving records;
  • Random or pre-employment drug screening for positions that require a commercial driver license.

Reasonable Accommodations

OHCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer and committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application/interview process by contacting the Business Services Section at 503-986-2000.

Contact Human Resources with questions about the application or selection process or call the number listed on the job announcement for the position(s) you are interested in.

Contact:

HR Customer Service
Phone: 503-986-3565

Employment Verifications
Phone: 503-986-3565

Salary & Job History Verifications
725 Summer St. NE, Ste B
Salem, OR 97301-1266
Phone: 503-986-3565