Courier

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

· Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Monday, March 23, 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

Annual Pay Range*: $30,253.64 - $38,057.38

Hourly Pay Range: $22.376954 - $28.148952

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

• Annual Pay Range based on working a .65 FTE (26 hours per week) schedule

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 7.8 hours of vacation leave accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation leave upon hire.
• 5.2 hours of sick leave accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
• Monthly accruals (prorated for less than 1.0 FTE)

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement fund savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

Employees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to receive full benefits. Employees working 20 - 29 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits for themselves and family members. Medical plans cover the employee and all eligible dependents (including spouse/domestic partner and/or children) at a reasonable cost.

This is a part-time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Part-Time Benefits

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Clackamas County’s Department of Finance is hiring a part-time Courier to deliver mail, materials, and supplies between departments. This position will work 26 hours per week and fits individuals who embrace an active role, follow a structured schedule, and want to support essential county services.

Courier responsibilities include transporting confidential items, such as legal documents, public health materials, and payroll records. Additional duties include processing mail, operating sorting equipment, assisting with warehouse and County Surplus operations, and supporting staff by finding lost items and maintaining supplies.

We seek candidates with strong organizational skills, precise attention to detail, and a customer service mindset. Essential qualifications include trustworthiness, discretion with confidential materials, and a proven ability to drive safely in all traffic and weather conditions.

Make an impact every day by helping deliver important services and maintain smooth operations across Clackamas County.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• The ability to perform the essential functions of the job, which include strenuous physical labor, exposure to adverse weather conditions, and hazardous locations
• Skill to operate assigned motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to read and interpret street maps
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, other agencies, and the public

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working as a Courier driver
• At least one year of experience driving a car or van-type vehicle
• At least one year of experience driving a van-type vehicle with sensitive, confidential or fragile items
• Experience delivering mail for an organization with several separate building locations
• Experience working with confidential information
• Experience working on mail processing equipment
• Experience sorting mail for a large organization
• At least two years of experience working in a position that required good organizational skills
• At least two years of experience working with detailed information and keeping track of it on a daily basis
• At least two years of customer service experience
• At least three years of experience working with the alphabet and numbers on a daily basis
• Experience doing data entry in a computerized system

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal history check, which may include a national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the county's driving policy
• For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Gathers, sorts, processes, transports, and delivers materials, mail, goods, and supplies to County departments and other agencies by hand or with machines. Follows an established time schedule. Operates mail or sorting machines. Transports sensitive items, including police and mental health case records, public health specimens, legal documents, and payroll or other checks. May perform routine troubleshooting and basic repair of automated sorting and processing machines.
• Operates a van or similar motor vehicle between County buildings and public facilities in various traffic and weather conditions. Cleans and fuels vehicles as needed. Arranges for regular maintenance with County Motor Pool.
• Respond to inquiries from County staff about Courier functions and schedule. Locate lost or misdirected items quickly. Maintain miscellaneous supplies in the Courier office and vehicles.
• Delivers general warehouse support as needed, moving and transporting materials and equipment. Assists County Surplus operations by shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading items. Transports materials between locations, ensuring safe and efficient handling.

Duties driving a motor vehicle may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and traffic hazards.

Duties require frequent grasping, stepping up and down, twisting, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry 25 pounds, push 75 pounds, and pull 100 pounds.

This position is included in the county’s alternate workweek program, working 26 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

This position is designated as essential and may be required to report to or remain at work during inclement weather, major emergencies, or disasters when other employees are excused. Individuals in this role help ensure vital county services continue and may be asked to remain on duty or report to work as directed by their supervisor. In emergencies, employees may also be temporarily assigned related duties to support critical operations.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Finance centers its mission on the values of accountability, customer service and integrity. Our team serves the public and internal customers by providing timely and accurate fiscal information, evaluating financial alternatives and coordinating among departments to meet the county's public service goals. We also manage the acquisition of county goods and services, and we maintain sound, healthy and accessible county buildings and other facilities, protecting the county's investment in our public spaces.

The Finance Division provides accounts payable and accounts receivable, budget support, grants management, payroll services, and procurement and contract services to county departments and agencies.

The Facilities Management Division provides maintenance and management services for facilities that house county departments. County operations currently occupy 570,034 square feet across more than 80 buildings, ranging from 600 to 59,000 square feet. Services provided include:

• general maintenance
• janitorial and landscape services
• maintenance and repair of:
  • HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning)
  • plumbing
  • electrical
  • lighting
  • mechanical systems
• fire/safety/code compliance
• project management for construction and remodeling
• utilities management
• leasing of facilities

Staff perform fire/life safety, indoor air quality, water quality, indoor lighting standards, building and electrical code, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) inspections. Tests and analyses are conducted on a routine and special-requirements basis to ensure the safety and comfort of the general public and employees and to ensure compliance with codes and legal standards.

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Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

• Application Process
• Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• Request Veterans' Preference
• Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

James Callahan, Recruiter
JCallahan@clackamas.us